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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt has chosen Flashing Lights as his entrance music. Mike Tyson jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyson jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson jr closes the distance and pushes Wyatt back into the cage.
Tyson jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson jr blocks an uppercut.
Tyson jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Wyatt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tyson jr.
Tyson jr lands a left hand.
Wyatt is trying to stall.
Wyatt trying to land knees to the body.
Tyson jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wyatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson jr's elbow.
Tyson jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyson jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyson jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wyatt scores a nice knee to the body.
Wyatt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Tyson jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyson jr is trying to break the clinch but Wyatt is controlling him.
Wyatt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wyatt is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Wyatt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson jr is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Tyson jr.
Wyatt looks gassed!
Wyatt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wyatt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson jr.
Wyatt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wyatt trying to control the position but instead, Tyson jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wyatt into the cage.
Wyatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson jr's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tyson jr as Wyatt tries to tie him up.
Tyson jr is trying to force a seperation but Wyatt has the dominant position.
Tyson jr lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tyson jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyson jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson jr.
Tyson jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson jr is trying to break the clinch but Wyatt is controlling him.
Wyatt looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyson jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wyatt takes a shot to the head.
Wyatt is looking to control Tyson jr's arms but Tyson jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wyatt has his back to the cage.
Wyatt has Tyson jr pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson jr lands a right hand.
Tyson jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tyson jr presses Wyatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyson jr presses Wyatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyson jr digs a right hand underneath Wyatt's ribcage. Wyatt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson jr is trying to break the clinch but Wyatt is controlling him.
Tyson jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyson jr is trying to force a seperation but Wyatt has the dominant position.
Tyson jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyson jr lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Tyson jr breaks the clinch.
Tyson jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyson jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tyson jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson jr swinging wildly here.
Tyson jr misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr pushes Wyatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson jr has had enough of the clinch but Wyatt keeps him there for the moment.
Wyatt taking a breather.
Tyson jr working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wyatt tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson jr avoids the damage to the body.
Wyatt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tyson jr can't break the clinch.
Wyatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Tyson jr.
Tyson jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyson jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Tyson jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Tyson jr as the two fighters clinch.
Tyson jr lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Tyson jr.
Tyson jr is working Wyatt over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson jr 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.
Tyson jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson jr. No joy for Wyatt on that attempt.
A punch combination from Tyson jr misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyson jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyson jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyatt closes the distance but Tyson jr moves to the side
and Tyson jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyson jr.
Wyatt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tyson jr is keeping busy.
Mike Tyson jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tyson jr.
Tyson jr scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyson jr.
Tyson jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Wyatt is breathing heavily.
Tyson jr scores with a shot to the side of Wyatt's head.
Nice body punch from Tyson jr - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyson jr lands a shoulder strike.
Wyatt is rocked!
Tyson jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Wyatt has double underhooks.
Tyson jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wyatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson jr finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson jr.
Wyatt stalling in the clinch but Tyson jr improves position.
Wyatt seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wyatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyson jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyson jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyatt can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wyatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson jr's efforts to push away.
Tyson jr lands with a right to the head.
Tyson jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyson jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyson jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyson jr scores with a hook to the body.
Tyson jr scores with a shot to the side of Wyatt's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyson jr throws a big uppercut that drops Wyatt! More strikes from Tyson jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wyatt lies dazed against the cage as Tyson jr celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ecko Souvongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ecko Souvongkhamchanh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Groove!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove shoots in and drives through. Souvongkhamchanh sprawls well.
Groove with a poor takedown
letting Souvongkhamchanh counter with a right hand.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a jab.
Groove doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Groove.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Groove has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Groove is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Groove shoots and misses
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with a nice body kick.
Groove with a poor takedown
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with an outside leg kick.
Groove looks gassed!
Souvongkhamchanh lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a head kick!
Groove chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Souvongkhamchanh can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Souvongkhamchanh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Souvongkhamchanh fakes the leg kick and cracks Groove in the body.
Souvongkhamchanh lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souvongkhamchanh digs a good hook to Groove's body.
Souvongkhamchanh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh 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.
Souvongkhamchanh with a hook.
Groove shoots and misses
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with a solid body kick.
Souvongkhamchanh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Groove doesn't seem bothered though.
Groove is trying desperately to land a takedown but Souvongkhamchanh is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Groove.
Groove is breathing heavily.
Souvongkhamchanh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Souvongkhamchanh.
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.
Both fighters circling a little - Souvongkhamchanh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Souvongkhamchanh lands but Groove takes it in his stride.
Souvongkhamchanh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Souvongkhamchanh.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a head kick!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Souvongkhamchanh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groove takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souvongkhamchanh misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Souvongkhamchanh throws a nice head kick!
Souvongkhamchanh lands a nice shot that snaps Groove's head back.
Groove chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Souvongkhamchanh can pounce on him.
Groove takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Groove with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with a body kick that stops Groove in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Souvongkhamchanh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crunch! Souvongkhamchanh slams his shin into Groove's torso.
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.
Groove blocks a head kick by Souvongkhamchanh.
Groove has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Souvongkhamchanh.
Groove closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Groove at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh scores with a nice body kick.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a nice head kick!
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.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick but Groove moves out of range.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh is winning the standup battle so far.
Groove takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a leg kick that knocks Groove off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Souvongkhamchanh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ecko Souvongkhamchanh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brick Fist!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Balboa counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Brick Fist has been cut.
Fist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balboa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fist shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balboa is trying to defend but Fist finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fist thows a huge punch but Balboa dodges it nicely.
Fist moves nicely into side control.
Fist controls the position.
Balboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fist on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa is trying to control Fist's posture but Fist avoids it.
Fist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fist taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Fist has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses with the ground and pound.
Fist slows the pace down.
Balboa parries the strikes from Fist easily there. Fist is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Balboa to escape.
Fist has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fist content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Balboa is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Balboa flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Fist anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Balboa and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Fist slips an arm under Balboa chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Fist has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Fist is squeezing on Balboa like an anaconda would it's prey. Balboa fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brick Fist!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Harsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gaulterie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Harsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Gaulterie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaulterie shoots in for a takedown but Harsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harsky moves out of range as Gaulterie strikes.
Gaulterie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harsky.
Harsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaulterie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harsky gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gaulterie to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Gaulterie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harsky is keeping the position for now.
Gaulterie wants to control from the top but Harsky keeps moving.
Harsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaulterie.
Harsky wants to sweep here but Gaulterie controlling him for the moment.
Gaulterie trying to control but Harsky is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Gaulterie.
Some wild striking there from Harsky.
Harsky is breathing heavily.
Harsky tries to clinch up
and Gaulterie counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Harsky down! Gaulterie is looking to finish but Harsky is intelligently defending himself.
Harsky is rocked!
Gaulterie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaulterie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaulterie wants to pass the guard but Harsky is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaulterie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaulterie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaulterie throwing strikes from guard but Harsky blocks nicely.
Gaulterie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gaulterie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Gaulterie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harsky wants to control but Gaulterie postures up.
Harsky throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Gaulterie tries for a kimura but Harsky is defending well.
Gaulterie wants to control but Harsky is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Harsky is not content to let Gaulterie control the position.
Gaulterie takes a little break here. Harsky wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paul Gaulterie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gaulterie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harsky defends it nicely.
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.
Gaulterie shoots in and drives through. Harsky sprawls well.
Bob Harsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Gaulterie.
Gaulterie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harsky did well to prevent Gaulterie getting side control.
Gaulterie trying to mount his opponent but Harsky defends it.
Gaulterie trying to control the action but Harsky is working from the bottom.
Gaulterie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gaulterie 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.
Gaulterie shoots for a takedown but Harsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob Harsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaulterie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaulterie is pulling down on Harsky's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaulterie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gaulterie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaulterie, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul Gaulterie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gaulterie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaulterie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harsky is looking to regain half guard here but Gaulterie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaulterie controls the position.
Gaulterie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaulterie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Harsky to his feet.
Gaulterie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaulterie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gaulterie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harsky!
Harsky is trying desperately to improve position.
Harsky wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gaulterie.
Gaulterie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harsky is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gaulterie working the ground and pound effectively.
Harsky is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gaulterie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gaulterie misses with a head shot.
Gaulterie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaulterie looking to ground and pound but Harsky is blocking nicely.
Gaulterie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Harsky looks a forlorn figure.
Gaulterie controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harsky holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gaulterie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gaulterie is working for a guillotine from mount but Harsky frees his head quite easily.
Gaulterie moves to the back.
Gaulterie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gaulterie lands punches and elbows.
Harsky controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gaulterie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Horrible takedown by Gaulterie or perhaps it was just good defense by Harsky which made him look bad.
Gaulterie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gaulterie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harsky tries to stand but Gaulterie is controlling from the bottom.
Harsky thows a big elbow that misses.
Harsky looking to sit in guard and control but Gaulterie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaulterie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaulterie drops back looking for a leg! Harsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harsky manages to kick Gaulterie off! Gaulterie jumps back into Harsky's guard.
Gaulterie trying to control but Harsky is working from the bottom.
Gaulterie passes into half guard.
Harsky is refusing to be controlled, as Gaulterie sits in half guard.
Gaulterie moves nicely into side control.
Gaulterie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harsky avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gaulterie.
Gaulterie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Harsky leaves Gaulterie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gaulterie scores a takedown into full mount!
Harsky is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gaulterie has control of Harsky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Harsky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaulterie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Harsky is on top in guard.
Gaulterie keeping moving, preventing Harsky from controlling successfully.
Gaulterie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Harsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaulterie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaulterie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harsky is looking to stand up but Gaulterie won't let him.
Gaulterie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gaulterie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harsky defends it easily.
Gaulterie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bob Harsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Gaulterie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harsky postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Gaulterie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gaulterie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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... Paul Gaulterie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Me Against The World blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Chief!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chief looks gassed!
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chief is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith loads up with a big shot that hurts Chief! He's pulled Smith in close but Smith has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Chief survive? More strikes from Smith and Chief is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dave Bone has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dave Bone seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone lands a big head kick that sends Shamrock tumbling to the mat! Bone takes a step backwards and waves Shamrock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Randy Shamrock has been cut.
Bone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shamrock is trying to defend but Bone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Bone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shamrock sees it coming and defends easily.
Bone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shamrock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bone!
Shamrock punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone tries to reverse the position but Shamrock maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the head.
Shamrock thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shamrock dominating with strikes here.
Shamrock looking to finish with strikes here!
Shamrock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bone manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bone is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamrock is trying to get an arm triangle but Bone is defending well.
Shamrock controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for a sweep.
Shamrock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shamrock scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shamrock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shamrock has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bone is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shamrock yanks on the arm and Bone is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shamrock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Shamrock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between shawn michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). michaels 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, are u ready. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, shawn michaels !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier tries to bum rush michaels with a series of wild strikes but michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Frazier and michaels goes tumbling to the canvas! Frazier follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like shawn michaels has been cut.
michaels is doing well to control the position and prevent Frazier from advancing to side control.
michaels wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy.
michaels missing with punches from the bottom.
michaels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if michaels tries to get out of the position.
michaels wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frazier wants to stand up but michaels has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frazier connects with a nice short shot to michaels 's temple.
michaels tries to roll over but Frazier keeps him under control.
michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frazier on the ground.
Frazier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for michaels !
That's one minute gone in the round.
michaels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
michaels is in a horrible position here. Frazier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
michaels wants to control but Frazier is having none of it.
michaels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frazier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
michaels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frazier trying to control but michaels is having none of it.
Frazier prevents michaels from getting the reversal.
Frazier trying to control but michaels is having none of it.
Frazier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Frazier lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
michaels in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has michaels covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Frazier!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Somebody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham has chosen Kanye West - Stronger as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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144 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Somebody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Durham!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham throws a good cross that connects.
Durham looks to score with a jab to the body but Somebody is just out of range.
Durham misses with an uppercut
and Somebody counters with a stiff right hand.
Durham misses with a hook. Somebody ducked under it nicely.
Durham lands a right hook to the body.
Durham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durham jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durham looks to land a left hand but Somebody moved out of range nicely.
Durham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Somebody.
Durham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durham throws a big shot that misses.
Durham lands with an uppercut that bounces Somebody off the cage and back into rage.
Durham scores with a decent looking hook.
Durham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham with a hook.
Durham misses with a hook to the body
and Somebody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durham misses with an uppercut.
Durham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somebody.
Durham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Somebody closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Somebody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mike Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham scores with a one two! Somebody had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Durham throws a lazy uppercut
and Somebody counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Somebody is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somebody wants to control but Durham is keeping him busy.
Somebody passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durham!
Somebody swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Durham is now in Somebody's guard. A big mistake from Somebody there, giving up the dominant position!
Somebody keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Durham looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham postures up.
Durham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Somebody looking for a guillotine here but Durham defends easily.
Durham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Durham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Somebody is retaining full guard.
Durham chips away with some ground and pound.
Durham works over Somebody with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Durham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Somebody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somebody had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durham defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Durham wants to control from the top but Somebody keeps moving.
Somebody is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Somebody looking for a guillotine here but Durham defends easily.
Somebody not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Somebody's head.
Durham is working Somebody over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Durham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Somebody is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Somebody dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Somebody doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durham counters with a left to the body.
Durham lands with a good body shot.
Somebody on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Somebody shoots and misses
and Durham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durham scores with a three punch combo!
Somebody is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somebody moves away.
Somebody needs to keep his hands up - Durham had a free shot at his head there.
Durham misses with a right hand
and Somebody counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Somebody.
Somebody has Durham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Durham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Somebody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somebody is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Durham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Durham gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somebody is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Durham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Durham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Somebody looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Durham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Durham lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Durham lands a nice short elbow.
Somebody wants to improve his position but Durham is controlling well.
Durham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Somebody does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Somebody is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Durham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Durham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somebody keeps working.
Nice strikes from Durham there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somebody taking some punishment here, with Durham in his half guard.
Somebody might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Somebody on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Durham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Durham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Somebody on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Durham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Durham lands with a punch from half guard.
Somebody trying to control here.
Durham is looking to take a break and control but Somebody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Durham.
Nice strikes from Durham there.
Durham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Durham wants to take a breather but Somebody is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somebody manages to get to full guard.
Durham chips away with some ground and pound.
Durham throws a big right hand that misses.
Somebody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durham.
Somebody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Somebody manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mike Durham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somebody throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Durham because Somebody loaded up on that one.
Durham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Durham is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somebody jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Durham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Durham and Somebody has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Somebody throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Somebody tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Somebody has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Somebody tries to move into full mount but can't pass Durham's legs.
Somebody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Somebody gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durham throws a right hand that Somebody ducks under and follows up with a left that Somebody also avoids with ease.
Durham misses with a wild combination.
Durham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somebody dodges the punch combination from Durham.
Somebody tries to clinch
and Durham counters with a right hand to the body.
Durham lands a nice looking body shot.
Durham throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somebody gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durham fails to land with a series of punches.
Durham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Somebody on the side of the head.
Durham's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Durham duly obliges.
Durham misses with a wild combination.
Durham lunges at Somebody with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Somebody's hand.
Durham misses with an uppercut.
Durham lands a lovely overhand right.
Somebody takes one to the chin there.
Durham jabs Somebody to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durham lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham scores with a hook to the body. Somebody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durham thuds his right hand into Somebody's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durham is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Durham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Somebody's head.
Somebody shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Somebody thinking.
Somebody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Somebody.
Durham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Somebody walks into a jab.
Durham scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham lands with an overhand left.
Durham lands a nice looking body shot.
Durham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Somebody's hands.
Somebody tries for a takedown but Durham circles away easily
and Durham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durham cracks Somebody with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Somebody's head.
Durham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durham lands a right hook to the body.
Durham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Somebody momentarily.
Durham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durham scores with a jab to the body.
Durham misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somebody slips a jab and a cross from Durham.
Durham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Somebody defending well as Durham loads up on a big left hand.
Durham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durham misses the body punch
and Somebody counters with a shoot takedown. Durham fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Somebody manages to get himself to full guard.
Somebody had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durham defends it easily.
Durham is working Somebody over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somebody looking to control but Durham passes into half guard.
Somebody looking for a kimura from the bottom but Durham passes into side control!
Somebody wants to control but Durham postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Durham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durham 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 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Durham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Lilke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barbados Slim!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke misses with a hook
and Slim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lilke clinches up against the cage.
Slim fails to pull guard.
Slim tries to pull guard but Lilke won't allow it.
Slim gets control of Lilke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slim will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Slim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lilke's guard.
Lilke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Slim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lilke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lilke manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lilke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slim is keeping the position for now.
Slim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lilke controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slim 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slim has his foot on Lilke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lilke works his way back into a safe position though.
Lilke is looking to stand up but Slim won't let him.
Slim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lilke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lilke wanted to stand there but Slim had control of the position.
Slim controls Lilke momentarily but Lilke frees himself.
Lilke preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lilke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lilke.
A punch lands to the side of Slim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slim misses with a straight left.
Lilke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slim.
Lilke connects with a body shot that sends Slim's belly button to the back.
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!
Lilke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lilke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott Lilke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lilke misses with a few strikes there.
Lilke scores with a body shot.
Slim looks gassed!
Lilke darts in and clinches Slim up against the cage.
Lilke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lilke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lilke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lilke has managed to clinch.
Slim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott Lilke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barbados Slim.
Slim tries to pull guard but Lilke won't allow it.
Slim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lilke breaks from the clinch.
Lilke gets a clinch.
Slim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lilke stalling the fight.
A short right from Slim on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilke scores with a shoulder strike.
Slim tries to work over Lilke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lilke lands a hook that snaps the head of Slim backwards.
Lilke breaks the clinch.
A big right from Slim misses.
Slim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lilke counters with a series of strikes. Slim will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Barbados Slim has been cut.
Slim tries to keep at a distance but Lilke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lilke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lilke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slim counters with a left to the body.
Lilke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slim moves away.
Lilke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lilke closes the distance and clinches.
Lilke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lilke.
Lilke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slim jumps guard but Lilke stands there with Slim around his waist. Slim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Lilke on the inside.
Lilke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lilke clinches with his opponent.
Lilke manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilke lands with an overhand left.
Lilke ducks under a wild hook from Slim.
Lilke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slim tries to pull guard but Lilke won't allow it.
Lilke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lilke.
Lilke closes the distance and pushes Slim back into the cage.
Lilke breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slim. Lilke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lilke manages to avoid it.
Lilke avoids the body shot from Slim.
A nice combination there by Lilke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lilke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Slim counter with a right hand.
Lilke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slim.
Lilke lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Lilke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barbados Slim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lilke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lilke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lilke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Lilke.
Lilke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lilke misses with a combination
and Slim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lilke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lilke misses with a straight right.
Lilke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lilke has managed to clinch.
Lilke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lilke darts in and clinches Slim up against the cage.
Lilke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lilke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lilke throws a poor cross that misses
and Slim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slim looks to score with a jab to the body but Lilke is just out of range.
Lilke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slim.
Slim misses with a wild body shot.
Lilke drives through and clinches with Slim against the cage.
Lilke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slim backwards.
Slim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lilke smiles and moves away.
Slim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slim blocks a jab.
Slim connects with a body shot.
Lilke jabs Slim right on the nose. Slim blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lilke. Slim does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Slim.
Slim misses with a wild body shot.
Lilke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slim throws out the jab.
Lilke has closed the distance and engaged Slim in a clinch.
Lilke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lilke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lilke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lilke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slim.
Slim slips a jab from Lilke.
Lilke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lilke doesn't seem bothered though.
Lilke has managed to clinch.
Lilke lands with a right to the head.
Slim jumps guard but Lilke stands there with Slim around his waist. Slim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slim fails to pull guard.
Scott Lilke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barbados Slim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Lilke.
Slim tries to pull guard but Lilke holds him up against the cage and eventually Slim drops back down to his feet.
Lilke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lilke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slim, pushing him back against the cage.
Slim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lilke smiles and moves away.
Slim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scott Lilke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lilke misses with a series of wild punches.
Lilke moves out of range as Slim strikes.
Lilke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slim just misses with a punch to the body.
Lilke pushes Slim up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lilke.
Lilke is struggling to control the position.
Lilke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lilke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lilke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lilke.
Lilke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lilke throws a nice looking combination but Slim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lilke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slim.
A left and a right from Lilke both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slim misses with an uppercut. Lilke saw that one coming.
Lilke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slim circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slim just misses with a punch to the body.
Lilke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lilke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slim can do to turn this around?
Lilke works over Slim's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Lilke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barbados Slim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lilke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slim counters with a left to the body.
Lilke instigates a clinch.
A short left from Lilke.
Slim tries to pull guard but Lilke won't allow it.
Slim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slim manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Slim can't keep his opponent in guard - Lilke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lilke seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lilke decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Slim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lilke misses with the combination.
Lilke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lilke slips under a jab from Slim.
Lilke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lilke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slim throws a lazy uppercut
and Lilke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slim takes a shot to the head.
Lilke slowing the pace effectively.
Lilke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slim lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slim misses with a body punch
and Lilke counters with a one-two to the body.
Slim scores with a shot to the body.
Lilke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slim counters with a right hand to the body.
Lilke has Slim up against the cage in a clinch.
Lilke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slim pulls Lilke into guard.
Slim trying to keep a closed guard but Lilke is proving a slippery customer.
Slim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lilke's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slim looking to pass the guard.
Slim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lilke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slim has Lilke in his guard.
Lilke lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slim trying to control the position.
Lilke is looking to stand up but Slim won't let him.
Slim looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim keeping moving, preventing Lilke from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lilke throws a combination that misses
and Slim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slim throws a right hand that misses
letting Lilke counter with a right hand.
Lilke clinches with his opponent.
Lilke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slim connects with a body shot.
Lilke moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lilke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lilke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott Lilke is winning the standup battle so far.
Slim misses with an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slim drags the fight down to the ground.
Slim is trying to control the position but Lilke postures up.
Slim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lilke's guard.
Slim tries to free his leg and advance position but Lilke is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilke pushes Slim off and scrambles back to his feet.
Slim swings for the body but Lilke moves out of range.
Lilke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slim lands a slapping body shot.
Barbados Slim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Lilke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lilke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Lilke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lilke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Lilke!
Scott Lilke retains his light heavyweight title!
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