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IoM 12: Madness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vamp Yre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norton Wawatai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton Wawatai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vamp Yre's chin.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vamp Yre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norton Wawatai!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wawatai wants to land a leg kick but Yre is out of range.
Yre looks to clinch
and Wawatai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yre showed some decent athleticism there.
Yre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wawatai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yre is really struggling to control Wawatai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yre thows a huge punch but Wawatai dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wawatai keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vamp Yre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wawatai lands with a good body shot.
Wawatai tries a head kick but it misses.
Yre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yre darts in trying to clinch
and Wawatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yre darts in trying to clinch
and Wawatai counters with a nice leg kick.
Yre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wawatai quickly recovers to half guard.
Yre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yre in particular looking to stall.
Wawatai is trying to stand back up but Yre is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yre trying to control from half guard but Wawatai is working away.
Yre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wawatai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yre is looking to pass Wawatai's guard but actually Wawatai recovers to full guard.
Yre looking to sit in guard and control but Wawatai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wawatai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yre tries to clinch but Wawatai moves away
and Wawatai counters with a good low kick that Yre was not able to check.
Yre misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Norton Wawatai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yre fails to land with a series of punches.
Yre misses with a takedown attempt
and Wawatai counters with a low kick, right behind Yre 's knee.
Yre wants to clinch but Wawatai slips to the side
and Wawatai counters with a thumping low kick.
Wawatai throws a leg kick that misses.
Yre avoids the head kick by Wawatai.
Yre tries to clinch up
and Wawatai counters with a big head kick but Yre shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yre darts in trying to clinch
and Wawatai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawatai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wawatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wawatai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Yre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wawatai circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yre closes the distance but Wawatai moves to the side
and Wawatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wawatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vamp Yre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wawatai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wawatai misses with the combination.
Yre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norton Wawatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wawatai does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Yre misses
and Wawatai counters with a head kick that drops Yre!
Yre is rocked!
Wawatai gets to his feet. Yre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Yre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wawatai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yre's sensitive parts.
Yre seems to have got his legs back now.
Wawatai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wawatai counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vamp Yre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wawatai throws a head kick that misses.
Yre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yre tries to clinch but Wawatai moves away
and Wawatai counters with a nice body kick.
Yre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wawatai thuds his shin into the meat of Yre's side.
Wawatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wawatai throws a head kick but Yre moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yre misses with a takedown
and Wawatai counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norton Wawatai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yre checks a leg kick nicely.
Yre tries for a takedown but Wawatai circles away easily
and Wawatai counters with a big head kick but Yre shrugs it off.
Yre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wawatai counters with a flying knee that drops Yre!
Yre controls Wawatai momentarily but Wawatai frees himself.
Wawatai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yre, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wawatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vamp Yre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wawatai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wawatai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wawatai looks for the body kick but Yre saw that one coming.
Wawatai lands a brutal head kick. Yre looks out on his feet and Wawatai throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Norton Wawatai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khumpai Prayut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khumpai Prayut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khumpai Prayut!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders checks a low kick from Prayut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Prayut lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanders has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanders and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Prayut shows good takedown defense.
Prayut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prayut.
Prayut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prayut lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanders shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prayut's guard.
Prayut is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Sanders advances position into side control!
Prayut can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanders trying to control the position but Prayut is working away.
Prayut manages to get back to half guard.
Prayut wants to get back to his feet.
Prayut tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Sanders working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prayut keeps working.
Prayut pushes Sanders off looking to stand but Sanders dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but Prayut defending well.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prayut defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Prayut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanders.
Sanders drops an elbow to the side of Prayut's head.
Sanders wants to take a breather but Prayut is having none of it.
Prayut regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanders.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Prayut is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prayut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prayut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders.
Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Prayut gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Prayut gets to his feet. Sanders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sanders avoids the head kick by Prayut.
A good leg kick by Prayut.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prayut tries to score with a low kick but Sanders moves his leg out of the way.
Sanders checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prayut.
Prayut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prayut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Prayut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanders is defending well for now.
Prayut misses with a knee to the head.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanders avoids it.
Prayut trying to land knees to the body.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike from Prayut.
Sanders avoids a wild elbow strike from Prayut.
Sanders tightens his grip and picks Prayut up, before dumping him to the ground. Prayut manages to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khumpai Prayut will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prayut explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Prayut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Prayut.
Prayut throws a leg kick but Sanders checks it.
Prayut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prayut is looking to slow Sanders down with leg kicks.
Prayut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prayut throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Prayut throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanders's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prayut gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prayut lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
Prayut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanders lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Prayut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Prayut throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Prayut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanders blocks it with crossed arms.
Prayut landing knees to the head.
Sanders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prayut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Prayut crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
Sanders lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prayut trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prayut keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Prayut is retaining full guard.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prayut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders.
Sanders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prayut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prayut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prayut keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prayut is looking to stand up but Sanders isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanders stands up over Prayut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Prayut blocks nicely.
Sanders trying to control but Prayut is working from the bottom.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prayut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prayut keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prayut wants to stand and escape but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Prayut keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.
Prayut is looking to stand up but Sanders isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanders works over Prayut with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanders 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.
Khumpai Prayut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Prayut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prayut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prayut throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prayut lands a high kick!
Prayut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prayut throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prayut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prayut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanders fails with the takedown.
Khumpai Prayut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prayut wants to land a leg kick but Sanders is out of range.
That kick from Prayut tenderised Sanders's leg. Sanders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Prayut throws a head kick that Sanders semi-blocks.
Prayut is looking to score with low kicks.
Prayut lands a front kick.
Khumpai Prayut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prayut throws the kick towards the body but Sanders avoids it.
Sanders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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.
Prayut misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanders thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Prayut to regain full guard.
Prayut is trying to keep Sanders in close.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Prayut is keeping the position.
Sanders lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prayut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders won't allow Prayut to get back to his feet.
Sanders throws a strike but Prayut rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prayut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanders trying to keep a closed guard but Prayut is proving a slippery customer.
Prayut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prayut thows a big elbow that misses.
Prayut postures up.
Prayut is looking to stand up but Sanders won't let him.
Prayut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanders wants to sweep here but Prayut controlling him for the moment.
Prayut looking to pass the guard.
Sanders is trying to keep Prayut in close.
Prayut looking to sit in guard and control but Sanders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michael Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prayut is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khumpai Prayut.
I've got Prayut 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 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Khumpai Prayut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alamimo Haulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilroy Thomkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crystal Castles - Black Panther kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alamimo Haulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kilroy Thomkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haulani misses with a series of wild punches.
Haulani moves out of range as Thomkins strikes.
A cross from Haulani lands.
Haulani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haulani is looking to slow Thomkins down with leg kicks.
Haulani misses with an uppercut
and Thomkins counters with a nice body shot.
Haulani cracks Thomkins with a good jab.
Haulani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thomkins looks to land a right hand but Haulani moved out of range.
Haulani misses with an uppercut.
Haulani lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomkins blocks the leg kick.
Haulani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haulani is looking to score with low kicks.
Haulani avoids a kick to the body.
Haulani looks to land a left hand but Thomkins moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Haulani misses
and Thomkins counters with a nice body kick.
Haulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomkins thumps Haulani with a low kick.
Haulani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haulani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thomkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haulani manages to avoid it.
Thomkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haulani.
Haulani takes a swing at Thomkins's ribcage but misses.
Thomkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haulani.
Haulani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomkins at a distance.
Thomkins is looking to land body kicks.
Haulani throws a body punch but Thomkins moves out of range.
Haulani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haulani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haulani misses the shot to the body.
Haulani throws a right hand that misses
and Thomkins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thomkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haulani tries to bum rush Thomkins with a series of wild strikes but Thomkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haulani misses with a looping left.
Thomkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomkins connects with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thomkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haulani misses with a jab to the body
and Thomkins counters with an inside leg kick.
Haulani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomkins checks the leg kick.
Haulani digs a good hook to Thomkins's body.
Haulani stuns Thomkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haulani lands a nice shot to the body.
Haulani thuds his right hand into Thomkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haulani scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomkins slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Haulani. That snapped Thomkins's head back.
Thomkins walks into a straight right hand from Haulani.
Haulani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haulani is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Haulani throws a body punch but Thomkins moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haulani bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomkins's head backwards.
Thomkins lands a nice hook to Haulani's body. Haulani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Haulani misses.
A swing and a miss from Thomkins.
Thomkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haulani is looking to slow Thomkins down with leg kicks.
Haulani throws a body punch but Thomkins moves out of range.
Haulani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haulani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haulani scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomkins is rocked!
It looks like Kilroy Thomkins has been cut.
Thomkins leaves his chin hanging out and Haulani seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thomkins crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alamimo Haulani!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Richmond IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bergmann Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Richmond IV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Richmond IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bergmann Hill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richmond IV tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hill is in Richmond IV's guard.
Richmond IV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hill is controlling him.
Hill postures up.
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richmond IV has control of Hill's left arm, preventing Hill from doing any damage.
Richmond IV keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hill postures up.
Hill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richmond IV trying to control the position.
Hill drops back looking for a leg! Richmond IV is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richmond IV manages to kick Hill off! Hill jumps back into Richmond IV's guard.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hill postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Richmond IV is keeping the position.
Richmond IV wants to stand but Hill is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hill drops back looking for a leg! Richmond IV is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richmond IV manages to kick Hill off! Hill jumps back into Richmond IV's guard.
Hill looks gassed!
Hill wants to control from the top but Richmond IV keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richmond IV is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richmond IV is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond IV keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Richard Richmond IV just wasn't active enough.
Richmond IV lands a body shot.
Richmond IV doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richmond IV might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richmond IV moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richmond IV looking to control.
Richmond IV is really struggling to control Hill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Richmond IV is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bergmann Hill dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Richmond IV looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Richmond IV enables Hill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Richmond IV manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hill trying to control but Richmond IV is working from the bottom.
Richmond IV looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Richmond IV.
Richmond IV fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill gets the takedown into side control.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Hill goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Richmond IV has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hill but great work by Richmond IV.
Richmond IV lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hill down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond IV lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richmond IV in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Richmond IV grinds an elbow into Hill's temple.
Richmond IV working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Richmond IV cracks Hill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richmond IV lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hill down.
Richmond IV scoring with punches from side control.
Hill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Richmond IV landing a few strikes.
Richmond IV working the body and head with strikes.
Richmond IV scoring with punches from side control.
Hill is rocked!
Hill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hill is still in real trouble! Can Richmond IV finish him?
Hill regains half guard.
Hill seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV lands with a punch from half guard.
Richmond IV working over Hill with some ground and pound. Hill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Richmond IV working Hill over with strikes.
Richmond IV working the head and body with strikes.
Richmond IV lands strikes from half guard.
Richmond IV working over Hill with some ground and pound. Hill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richmond IV winds up and cracks Hill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richmond IV working the head and body with strikes.
Hill is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richmond IV scores with a couple of nice shots.
Richmond IV looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richmond IV is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hill!
Richmond IV working the ground and pound effectively.
Richmond IV landing shots from mount.
Richmond IV lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richmond IV connects with a bit shot that sees Hill covering up! More strikes from Richmond IV and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Richmond IV is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Richmond IV!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georgie Landis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogo has chosen Ghetto Solider as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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189 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georgie Landis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khal Drogo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Khal Drogo has been cut.
Landis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Landis misses with a hook
and Landis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drogo shoots in looking for a takedown but Landis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drogo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Landis misses with an uppercut
and Drogo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Drogo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landis misses with a wild body shot.
Landis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drogo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Landis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drogo has gone for a leg lock! Landis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drogo's guard.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Landis from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo is looking for a triangle but Landis pushes his legs off easily.
Drogo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Landis stacks Drogo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Landis!
Landis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drogo on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drogo prevents Landis from improving position.
Drogo is being controlled here.
Landis gets to mount! Drogo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Landis content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is trying to escape the mount.
Landis avoids the attempt from Drogo to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drogo is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Drogo wants to control but Landis is having none of it.
Drogo is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Landis fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgie Landis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khal Drogo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drogo tries to clinch but Landis moves out of range.
Landis throws a lazy uppercut
and Drogo counters with a takedown into side control.
Landis is looking to regain half guard here but Drogo keeps moving and retains side control.
Drogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Landis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Landis is looking for a sweep.
Drogo tries for a kimura but Landis is defending well.
Landis can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landis is looking for a sweep.
Drogo tries for a kimura but Landis is defending well.
Drogo tries for a kimura but Landis is defending well.
Drogo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Landis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Drogo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Landis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Drogo lets go of the hold and Landis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khal Drogo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovanni Bokacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arona comes to the cage accompanied by Knock you out!. Jon Arona is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jovanni Bokacho!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jon Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arona throws a right hand that misses
and Bokacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arona misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bokacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bokacho blocks a jab.
Arona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bokacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arona looks to score with a jab to the body but Bokacho is just out of range.
Bokacho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arona's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokacho misses with a looping left.
Bokacho misses with a combination
and Arona counters with a stiff right hand.
Arona avoids the head kick by Bokacho.
Arona misses with a straight left.
Bokacho throws a head kick that misses.
Bokacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bokacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Arona.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bokacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Bokacho throws a series of strikes that have Arona backpedaling.
Arona misses the body punch
and Bokacho counters with a left and a right that stings Arona.
Arona misses with a body shot.
Arona throws a poor cross that misses
and Bokacho counters with a straight right hand.
Arona throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bokacho to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bokacho swings widly with a right hand
and Arona counters with a one-two to the body.
Arona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bokacho. Bokacho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arona scores with a body shot.
Arona misses with a left hand
and Bokacho counters with a head kick.
Arona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bokacho counters with a three punch combo that has Arona backing up. Arona nods at Bokacho to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokacho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bokacho throws a combination that misses
letting Arona counter with a right hand.
Arona lands a jab-cross combination.
Bokacho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bokacho looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arona scores with a hook to the body. Bokacho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arona works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Arona dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arona misses with a wild body shot.
Bokacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bokacho.
Bokacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bokacho manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokacho moves in looking to clinch but Arona pushes him off.
Arona looks to land a right hand but Bokacho moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bokacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arona throws a looping overhand right but Bokacho ducks down to avoid it.
Bokacho throws a sloppy head kick and Arona moves out of range easily.
Arona looks to score with a jab to the body but Bokacho is just out of range.
Jovanni Bokacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bokacho misses with a double jab
and Bokacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bokacho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bokacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arona counters with a left to the body.
Arona fails to land with a series of punches.
Bokacho misses with a double jab
and Arona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bokacho is breathing heavily.
Arona throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bokacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arona jabs at Bokacho's body.
Jon Arona is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Arona misses.
Bokacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arona.
Arona lands a nice hook to Bokacho's body. Bokacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bokacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokacho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bokacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bokacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jon Arona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arona throws a lazy right hand but Bokacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bokacho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bokacho somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Arona dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Arona.
Arona misses with a hook
and Bokacho counters with a head kick. That will keep Arona thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Arona misses with a looping left.
Bokacho moves out of range as Arona strikes.
Bokacho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bokacho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arona blocks a jab.
Arona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bokacho counters with a two punch combo.
Arona throws an off balance right hand
and Bokacho counters with a straight right hand.
Arona punishes Bokacho's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Arona lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona lands a right hook to the body.
Bokacho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bokacho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arona scores with a jab. Bokacho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bokacho throws a head kick that misses
and Bokacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bokacho throws a combination that misses
and Arona counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bokachos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bokacho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Arona has got the better of the exchanges.
Arona takes a swing at Bokacho's ribcage but misses.
Arona lands a jab.
Arona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bokacho doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bokacho moves away.
A swing and a miss from Arona.
Arona jabs at Bokacho's body.
Arona misses with a hook
and Bokacho counters with a big head kick but Arona shrugs it off.
Bokacho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bokacho tries to clinch but Arona is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Arona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arona has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Arona!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dejan Pesovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Way - Frank Sanatra. Dejan Pesovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Dunn's chin.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dejan Pesovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Dunn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pesovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pesovic misses with a hook.
No joy there for Dunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pesovic misses with a left hand
and Dunn counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Pesovic throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease.
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunn tries to clinch but Pesovic is having none of it.
Dunn moves in looking to clinch but Pesovic pushes him off.
Dunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pesovic looks to land a left hand but Dunn moved out of range nicely.
Dunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Dejan Pesovic has been cut.
Pesovic throws an off balance right hand
and Dunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pesovic blocks an elbow strike.
Dunn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Dunn.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Pesovic misses.
Pesovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dunn wants to clinch up but Pesovic keeps it at a distance.
Dunn staying out of range there.
Dunn defending well as Pesovic loads up on a big left hand.
Dunn misses with a combination
and Pesovic counters with a straight right hand.
Dunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunn misses with a combination
and Pesovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Alexander Dunn has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesovic misses the shot to the body.
Dunn is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Pesovic moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dejan Pesovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tantric Yogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die Motherfucker Die. 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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22
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Stryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tantric Yogi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yogi throws a sloppy head kick and Stryker moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Yogi.
Stryker swings for the body but Yogi moves out of range.
Yogi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yogi throws a body kick the misses
and Stryker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yogi misses with a leg kick
and Stryker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stryker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stryker thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Stryker blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker thows a leg kick but Yogi checks it
and Yogi counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Stryker blocks the leg kick.
Stryker is looking to chop away at Yogi's legs.
Yogi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stryker's waist but Stryker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yogi off to one side.
Stryker throws a shot to the body.
Yogi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stryker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tantric Yogi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yogi wants to slow Stryker down by chopping away at his legs.
Yogi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stryker circles away.
Yogi takes one to the chin there.
Yogi is looking to slow Stryker down with leg kicks.
Stryker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yogi can pounce on him.
Stryker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good work by Stryker as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker blocks a head kick by Yogi.
Stryker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stryker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yogi misses with a head kick.
Stryker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yogi throws a leg kick that misses.
Yogi throws a sloppy head kick and Stryker moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stryker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yogi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stryker is looking to wear down Yogi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yogi throws a leg kick but Stryker moved away.
Yogi throws a head kick that misses.
Yogi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yogi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yogi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stryker takes a swing at Yogi's ribcage but misses.
Stryker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Stryker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stryker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stryker throws a head kick but Yogi moves out of range.
Yogi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Yogi.
Yogi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stryker counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yogi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yogi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stryker counters with a body kick that stops Yogi in his tracks momentarily.
Yogi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Stryker blocks the low kick.
Yogi throws a head kick that misses.
Yogi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yogi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yogi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yogi avoids the body shot from Stryker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yogi moves out of range as Stryker throws a body kick.
Stryker blocks a low kick nicely.
Yogi throws a leg kick
and Stryker counters with a stiff right hand.
Stryker throws a leg kick but Yogi checks it.
A good leg kick by Yogi.
Nice shot lands for Stryker.
Stryker misses with a double jab
and Yogi counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yogi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick from Yogi misses.
Yogi throws a head kick that misses
and Stryker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yogi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Charles Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tantric Yogi.
Yogi blocks an elbow strike.
Yogi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yogi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stryker won't allow it.
Yogi tries to pull guard but Stryker won't allow it.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A short body shot lands from Stryker as the two fighters clinch.
Yogi is breathing heavily.
Stryker slowing the pace effectively.
Stryker misses with a knee strike.
Yogi blocks a body shot from Stryker.
Stryker lands a shot to the body.
Stryker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yogi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yogi takes a shot to the head.
Stryker lands a nice knee to the body.
Stryker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stryker throws a punch but it's blocked by Yogi.
Stryker is working Yogi over against the cage.
Stryker scores with a shoulder strike.
Yogi avoids a wild elbow strike from Stryker.
Yogi being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stryker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stryker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stryker cracks Yogi with a nice body shot.
Stryker landing knees to the body.
Stryker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Stryker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yogi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stryker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yogi counters with a low kick, right behind Stryker 's knee.
Stryker cracks the inside of Yogi's front leg.
Yogi misses with the body kick
and Stryker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yogi throws a head kick that misses
and Stryker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yogi throws a body kick the misses
and Yogi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yogi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker misses with a head kick.
Yogi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yogi thumps Stryker with a low kick.
Yogi throws a leg kick
and Stryker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yogi's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stryker. Yogi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantric Yogi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stryker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yogi is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yogi throws a head kick that misses
and Stryker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yogi throws a sloppy head kick
and Stryker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yogi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stryker is able to avoid easily.
Stryker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stryker sizes up Yogi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yogi looks to throw a body kick
and Stryker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stryker scores with a punch to the head.
Stryker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yogi throws a leg kick that misses.
Yogi misses with a leg kick
and Stryker counters with a stiff right hand.
Stryker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stryker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yogi.
Crunch! Yogi slams his shin into Stryker's torso.
Stryker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantric Yogi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yogi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stryker misses with a series of wild punches.
Yogi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stryker throws a right hand that Yogi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yogi also avoids with ease.
Stryker lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tantric Yogi.
I think Stryker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Stryker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Virtanen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glen Starner's chin.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elias Virtanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glen Starner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starner throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen defending well as Starner loads up on a big left hand.
Virtanen is looking to chop away at Starner's legs.
Starner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Starner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Virtanen was covering up waiting for the punch and Starner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
Starner being controlled here momentarily.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Starner from controlling successfully.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet but Starner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Virtanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Starner checks a low kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Virtanen is predictable there
and Starner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Virtanen slips a jab from Starner.
Starner moves out of range of the body kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body
and Starner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Starner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Virtanen there.
Starner misses with a body shot.
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Starner is just out of range.
Starner lands a nice looking body shot.
Starner shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
Virtanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Starner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Virtanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elias Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Starner circles away and keeps his distance.
Virtanen slips a jab from Starner.
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtanen throws a lazy body kick
and Starner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Starner lands a jab to Virtanen's midsection.
Virtanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elias Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Starner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Virtanen rather than just go for the knockout.
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen scores with a head kick. Starner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Starner looks to throw the jab but Virtanen is out of range.
A good leg kick by Virtanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Virtanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Starner moves out of range of the body kick from Virtanen.
Starner misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Starner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Virtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Starner circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a front kick aimed at Starner's knee but Starner avoids it well.
A jab from Virtanen misses.
Starner blocks a leg kick.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses
and Starner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Starner is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Virtanen, right into the meat.
Virtanen darts in trying to clinch
and Starner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starner.
Starner throws a right hand that misses
and Virtanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Starner avoids a kick to the body.
Virtanen misses with a low kick.
Virtanen blocks a jab.
Virtanen lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
Virtanen scores with a jab to the body.
Virtanen wants to clinch up but Starner keeps it at a distance.
Starner lands a nice hook to Virtanen's body. Virtanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen scores with a kick to the body.
Virtanen misses with a leg kick
and Starner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Starner checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Virtanen dominated that round.
That's time! Virtanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Starner avoids the body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Starner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Virtanen tries to land a leg kick but Starner saw it coming and moves away.
Elias Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Starner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Virtanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Virtanen is predictable there
and Starner counters with a stiff right hand.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starner manages to avoid it.
Virtanen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but Starner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Virtanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Starner is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Virtanen.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but Starner avoids it.
Starner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Virtanen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Virtanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner postures up and lands a big shot to Virtanen's brow.
Starner trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Virtanen wants to stand up but Starner is controlling him.
Virtanen has his hands on Starner's head, controlling the position.
Virtanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starner is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen managing to control the position.
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.
Virtanen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Starner is now in half guard.
Virtanen moves into full guard.
Starner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Virtanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Starner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starner being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet but Starner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Virtanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starner manages to get himself to full guard.
Virtanen wants to get up but he can't break Starner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Virtanen stands up from Starner's guard - Virtanen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Virtanen missing with a left hand there. Starner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Virtanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Starner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Virtanen throws a wild body kick that Starner sees coming a mile off.
Starner looks to score with a jab to the body but Virtanen is just out of range.
Starner throws a right hand that misses
and Virtanen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Starner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Virtanen moves into range and clinches up with Starner.
Starner cracks Virtanen with a nice body shot.
Virtanen misses with a knee to the head.
Virtanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Starner.
Starner lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Starner as the two fighters clinch.
Virtanen looking to throw knees to the head but Starner is blocking nicely.
Starner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Virtanen misses with a knee strike.
Virtanen lands a nice elbow.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but Starner blocks with his arms.
Starner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starner tests Virtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Virtanen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Starner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Starner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Virtanen throws a chopping leg kick but Starner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Virtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virtanen lands a glancing blow to the side of Starner's head.
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtanen tries to land a leg kick but Starner saw it coming and moves away.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but Starner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Virtanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen throws a lazy body kick
and Starner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Starner misses.
Virtanen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Starner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but Starner checks it.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen avoids the body shot from Starner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Starner blocks the low kick.
Starner lands the left hand.
Starner throws an overhand right that lands on Virtanen's shoulder, as Virtanen tries to avoid the shot.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but Starner checks it.
Starner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Virtanen.
A good leg kick by Virtanen.
Starner checks a leg kick nicely.
Starner loads up on a big right hand but Virtanen slips the punch.
Virtanen throws a low kick but Starner moves out of range easily.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Starner blocks the low kick.
Virtanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starner. That did some damage!
Starner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virtanen manages to avoid it.
Starner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Starner checks a low kick from Virtanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner misses with a straight left.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Virtanen enables Starner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Virtanen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Virtanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Virtanen looking to control.
Starner trying to move into half guard but instead Virtanen has managed to sweep!
Starner looking for a sweep. Not yet Starner, not yet.
Starner is working an open guard so Virtanen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Virtanen. That's going to slow Starner down.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Starner saw that one coming.
Virtanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Starner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Virtanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Starner.
Starner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Starner controlling the pace.
Virtanen wants to get back to full guard.
Virtanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Starner.
Virtanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Starner is working away from the top position though.
Virtanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virtanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starner tries to free his leg and advance position but Virtanen is retaining full guard.
Virtanen working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Starner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Virtanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starner manages to get himself to full guard.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Starner keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Glen Starner just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Virtanen lands a front kick.
Virtanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Virtanen feints and then cracks Starner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starner down.
Jab from Virtanen.
Starner moves out of range as Virtanen strikes.
Starner misses with an uppercut. Virtanen saw that one coming.
Virtanen looks for the body kick but Starner saw that one coming.
Virtanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Virtanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starner throws out the jab.
Virtanen thows a leg kick but Starner checks it
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Starner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Virtanen at a distance.
Starner circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Starner misses with a right hand
and Virtanen counters with a three punch combo that has Starner backing up. Starner nods at Virtanen to acknowledge the strikes.
Virtanen tries to work over Starner's front leg with a kick but Starner checks it.
Virtanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Starner moved out of range nicely.
Virtanen throws a leg kick which misses Starner's front leg but catches the back leg as Starner tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Starner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Virtanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Starner misses with a hook.
Virtanen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Starner will feel that in the morning.
Virtanen throws a push kick but Starner slaps the foot to one side.
Virtanen slips under a jab from Starner.
Starner throws a poor cross that misses
and Virtanen counters with an inside leg kick.
Virtanen scores with a nice body kick.
Starner slips a jab and a cross from Virtanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and Starner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Starner scores with a nice right hand.
Virtanen looks to land a right hand but Starner moved out of range.
Starner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
Virtanen takes a swing at Starner's ribcage but misses.
Starner throws a lazy right hand but Virtanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Virtanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Starner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Virtanen misses with a jab to the body
and Starner counters with a straight right hand.
Virtanen cracks the inside of Starner's front leg.
Virtanen misses with a low kick.
Virtanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Virtanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Starner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body
and Starner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a low kick but Starner moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Virtanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Virtanen.
Starner shoots for a double leg takedown but Virtanen sprawls well. He's pushed Starner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Decent striking displayed by Virtanen there.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
Starner checks the leg kick.
Virtanen tries a low kick but Starner avoids it.
Virtanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Virtanen, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Virtanen. That's going to slow Starner down.
Starner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Virtanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starner.
Virtanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Starner counters with a single leg into guard. Virtanen didn't expect that.
Starner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Starner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starner slips nicely into half guard.
Virtanen is controlling Starner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Virtanen is staying active underneath Starner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Virtanen trying to hold on to Starner's head to control him but Starner postures up.
Virtanen is controlling Starner's trapped leg to prevent Starner from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Virtanen had his way with Glen Starner in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Virtanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starner. That did some damage!
Virtanen throws a leg kick
and Starner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Starner works Virtanen's body with a nice hook.
Starner lands with a good body shot.
Virtanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Starner.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Starner circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Starner misses.
Starner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Virtanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Starner blocks the low kick.
Starner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Starner lands.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses
and Starner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Virtanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen gets back to full guard.
Virtanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Starner won't allow Virtanen to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Starner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starner postures up in Virtanen's guard and throws a big left but Virtanen blocks it.
Starner wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Starner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Starner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Starner looking to pass the guard.
Starner throwing strikes from guard but Virtanen blocks nicely.
Glen Starner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virtanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virtanen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Starner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Virtanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Virtanen trying to control here.
Starner prevents Virtanen from improving his position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Starner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is concentrating on defense, preventing Starner from advancing position.
Virtanen tries to kick Starner off in order to stand up. Starner Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Virtanen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Starner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virtanen keeps working.
Virtanen is looking to reverse the position.
Elias Virtanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Starner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Virtanen is pushing Starner's head away, looking to escape. Starner manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Virtanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Virtanen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Starner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Virtanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Virtanen!
Elias Virtanen retains his lightweight title!
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