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Contenders LHW Semi Finals 1.2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kato Cordera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antiq Roadshow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roadshow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: roadshow theme. 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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199 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kato Cordera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Antiq Roadshow!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roadshow tries to clinch but Cordera moves away
and Cordera counters with a nice leg kick.
Roadshow closes the distance but Cordera moves to the side
and Cordera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roadshow won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roadshow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Roadshow is not content to let Cordera control the position.
Cordera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roadshow, who protects the arm well.
Roadshow pushes Cordera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cordera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roadshow is not content to let Cordera control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roadshow wants to get back to his feet.
Roadshow is not content to let Cordera control the position.
Roadshow is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cordera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roadshow sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roadshow is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet 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.
Cordera trying to control the action but Roadshow is working from the bottom.
Roadshow pushes Cordera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cordera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cordera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roadshow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordera laying and praying for a moment but Roadshow takes advantage and regains half guard.
Roadshow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cordera.
Roadshow is looking to escape.
Roadshow looks gassed!
Cordera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roadshow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cordera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roadshow is not content to let Cordera control the position.
Roadshow tries to kick Cordera off but Cordera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cordera throwing shots but Roadshow is blocking nicely.
Roadshow kicks off Cordera and gets to his feet.
Roadshow darts in trying to clinch
and Cordera counters with a good, hard body kick but Roadshow shrugs it off.
Cordera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roadshow takes a step back to recover.
Roadshow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cordera to score with a decent uppercut.
Roadshow tries to clinch
and Cordera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cordera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roadshow defends it nicely.
Cordera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kato Cordera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roadshow closes the distance but Cordera moves to the side
and Cordera counters with a solid body kick.
Roadshow moves into range and clinches up with Cordera.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cordera as Roadshow tries to tie him up.
Cordera tries to stall but Roadshow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roadshow misses with an elbow over the top.
Roadshow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cordera avoids the damage to the body.
Roadshow is trying to maintain a safe position but Cordera gets an underhook and turns Roadshow into the cage.
Cordera lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Antiq Roadshow has been cut.
Cordera can't get the takedown.
Roadshow throws an elbow that misses.
Roadshow prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roadshow.
Roadshow tries to land a knee to the head but Cordera blocks with his arms.
Roadshow is pressed up against the cage. Cordera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roadshow down to the mat. Roadshow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Cordera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roadshow wants to clinch
and Cordera counters with an inside leg kick.
Roadshow wants to clinch
and Cordera counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roadshow closes the distance but Cordera moves to the side
and Cordera counters with a leg kick.
Cordera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cordera misses with an elbow strike.
Roadshow tries a knee to the head but Cordera blocks it.
Roadshow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roadshow trying to land knees to the body.
Roadshow is breathing heavily.
Cordera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Cordera.
Cordera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roadshow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cordera takes an elbow to the temple.
Roadshow lands an elbow that stopped Cordera in his tracks for a moment.
Roadshow gets through Cordera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cordera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cordera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roadshow avoids it.
Roadshow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cordera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roadshow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roadshow instigates a clinch.
Roadshow is pressed up against the cage. Cordera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roadshow down to the mat. Roadshow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cordera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cordera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cordera.
Roadshow avoids the elbow strike from Cordera, against the cage.
Cordera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roadshow is trying to stand.
Cordera wants to control but Roadshow is keeping him busy.
Roadshow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cordera tries to clinch but Roadshow is having none of it.
Roadshow blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roadshow moves to clinch but Cordera breaks away
and Cordera counters with a head kick. That will keep Roadshow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Antiq Roadshow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roadshow closes the distance but Cordera moves to the side
and Cordera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roadshow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Roadshow wants to clinch but Cordera slips to the side
and Cordera counters with a solid body kick.
Roadshow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cordera.
Roadshow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cordera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cordera.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roadshow as Cordera tries to tie him up.
Roadshow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside that Cordera shrugs off.
It looks like Kato Cordera has been cut.
Cordera takes a shot to the head.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside.
Roadshow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roadshow taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roadshow lands with a left to the head.
Cordera looking to slow down the pace here.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside.
Roadshow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cordera.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roadshow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cordera pushes off an throws an elbow but Roadshow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roadshow gets underhooks to prevent Cordera's takedown attempt.
Roadshow looking to slow down the pace here.
Roadshow pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roadshow lands an elbow just above Cordera 's eye.
Cordera blocks the elbow strike.
Cordera avoids the elbow strike from Roadshow, against the cage.
A short right from Roadshow on the inside.
Cordera avoids a wild elbow strike from Roadshow.
Roadshow trying to stall but Cordera improves his position.
Roadshow connects with a knee to the head.
Cordera tries to score a body lock takedown but Roadshow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roadshow landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antiq Roadshow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Roadshow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cordera counters with a head kick. That will keep Roadshow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Roadshow tries to clinch but Cordera moves away
and Cordera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roadshow's knee momentarily.
Cordera tries to clinch up but Roadshow circles away and keeps his distance.
Roadshow wants to clinch
and Cordera counters with a solid body kick.
Roadshow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cordera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Roadshow to work.
Roadshow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cordera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roadshow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cordera lands an elbow that stopped Roadshow in his tracks for a moment.
Roadshow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cordera is pushing Roadshow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roadshow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cordera blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roadshow as Cordera tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roadshow.
Roadshow looking to throw knees to the head but Cordera is blocking nicely.
Roadshow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roadshow lands a nice uppercut.
Roadshow tries to circle away but Cordera has him pinned against the cage.
Cordera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roadshow blocks it with crossed arms.
Roadshow stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roadshow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cordera's brow.
Roadshow taking a breather.
Cordera'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.
Roadshow working Cordera over with knees to the body.
Roadshow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cordera.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside that Cordera shrugs off.
Cordera tries to stall but Roadshow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roadshow misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for Roadshow to work.
Cordera is looking to control Roadshow's arms but Roadshow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cordera has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cordera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roadshow's brow.
Cordera tries for a takedown but Roadshow manages to get underhooks.
Roadshow unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cordera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cordera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cordera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roadshow has him pressed against the cage.
Roadshow scores with a shot to the side of Cordera's head.
Roadshow breaks from the clinch.
Roadshow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cordera misses with an elbow over the top.
Cordera taking a breather.
Roadshow tries to land a knee to the head but Cordera blocks with his arms.
Cordera looking to slow down the pace here.
Roadshow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cordera has had enough of the clinch but Roadshow keeps him there for the moment.
Cordera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roadshow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roadshow'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Roadshow tries a knee to the head but Cordera blocks it.
Cordera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roadshow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roadshow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cordera avoids it.
Roadshow trying to stall but Cordera improves his position.
Cordera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Roadshow wants to stand up but Cordera is controlling him.
Cordera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cordera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roadshow is looking to stand up but Cordera isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordera trying to control but Roadshow is working from the bottom.
Cordera looking to pass the guard.
Roadshow is looking to stand up but Cordera isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roadshow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roadshow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cordera counters with a nice body kick.
Roadshow looks to clinch
and Cordera counters by clinching up.
Cordera tightens his grip and picks Roadshow up, before dumping him to the ground. Roadshow manages to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kato Cordera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cordera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kato Cordera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Allanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allanson's entrance music is Know Your Enemy. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Allanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allanson misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Allanson keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams stands and steps away. Allanson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Allanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allanson moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Good shot there by Allanson.
Williams tries for a takedown but Allanson circles away easily
and Allanson counters with a straight right hand.
Andy Allanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown
and Allanson counters with a body kick.
Allanson throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Allanson thumps Williams with a low kick.
Allanson connects with a looping right hand.
Allanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams avoids the body shot from Allanson.
Allanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Allanson lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams blocks a head kick by Allanson.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allanson.
Allanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allanson misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams tries to move to mount but Allanson blocks the move with his legs.
Williams decides to stand back up. Williams steps back and let's Allanson get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Allanson.
Allanson throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allanson scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allanson.
Andy Allanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allanson throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Allanson backing up. Allanson nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Allanson lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Allanson misses with a kick to the body
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allanson keeps working.
Allanson is trying to improve his position.
Williams stands up and beckons Allanson to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Allanson slams his shin into Williams's torso.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allanson. Allanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Allanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Allanson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allanson.
Allanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allanson jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Allanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allanson is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rex Williams 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.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Allanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allanson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allanson landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Allanson.
Allanson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Allanson won't allow it.
Allanson lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Allanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Allanson misses the target.
Rex Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allanson moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Allanson landing knees to the body.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Allanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Allanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams moves forwards but Allanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Allanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good shot there by Allanson.
Allanson misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allanson.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allanson.
Allanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allanson scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Allanson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Allanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.
Williams is rocked!
Williams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Allanson.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Allanson finish him?
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Allanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Andy Allanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allanson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Williams to the canvas! Williams doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Allanson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Allanson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bucco Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vilkuttaja is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Limp Bizkit - Boiler . Bucco Bruce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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254 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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279 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bucco Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkuttaja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bruce was covering up waiting for the punch and Vilkuttaja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vilkuttaja working some strikes from top position.
Bruce can't keep his opponent in guard - Vilkuttaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bruce is positioning himself well to prevent Vilkuttaja advancing to mount.
Vilkuttaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bruce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vilkuttaja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bruce is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruce moves into full guard.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruce wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce controls Vilkuttaja momentarily but Vilkuttaja frees himself.
Bruce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bruce dives on top into guard.
Bruce throws and elbow that misses. Vilkuttaja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruce's guard. Nice move by Vilkuttaja!
Vilkuttaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vilkuttaja trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bruce dives on top into guard.
Vilkuttaja has his hands on Bruce's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce thows a big elbow that misses.
Vilkuttaja keeping moving, preventing Bruce from controlling successfully.
Vilkuttaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruce is one step ahead there.
Vilkuttaja is pulling down on Bruce's head. It's preventing any offense from Bruce, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bucco Bruce has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bruce has his takedown stuffed
and Vilkuttaja counters with a series of strikes. Bruce will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bucco Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Vilkuttaja finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkuttaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruce.
Bruce has his takedown stuffed
and Vilkuttaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja misses the jab.
Vilkuttaja shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bruce is trying to defend but Vilkuttaja finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vilkuttaja is nestled in close to Bruce, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bruce trying to hold on to Vilkuttaja's head to control him but Vilkuttaja postures up.
Bruce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruce moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilkuttaja is working Bruce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vilkuttaja is working Bruce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bruce misses with a takedown attempt
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilkuttaja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vilkuttaja with the ground and pound but Bruce uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Vilkuttaja from controlling successfully.
Bruce is looking for a triangle but Vilkuttaja pushes his legs off easily.
Vilkuttaja connects with a couple of short punches.
Vilkuttaja working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bruce's head.
Vilkuttaja wants to pass the guard but Bruce is keeping the position.
Bruce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vilkuttaja's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the position here.
Bruce wants to stand but Vilkuttaja is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vilkuttaja is on top in guard.
Vilkuttaja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bruce is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vilkuttaja, into his guard.
Bruce wants to control from the top but Vilkuttaja keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja wants to sweep here but Bruce controlling him for the moment.
Bruce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vilkuttaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce stopping the sweep attempt from Vilkuttaja.
Bruce tries to stand but Vilkuttaja is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilkuttaja is trying to keep Bruce in close.
Bruce wants to control from the top but Vilkuttaja keeps moving.
Bruce postures up.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruce counters with a shoot takedown. Vilkuttaja fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vilkuttaja is on top in guard.
Bruce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vilkuttaja dives into side control.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Bruce is keeping him busy.
Bruce taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Bruce is keeping him busy.
Bruce is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bruce shoots and misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a left to the body.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vilkuttaja throws an elbow but Bruce slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vilkuttaja landing strikes.
Vilkuttaja advances to mount.
Vilkuttaja trying to control but Bruce is having none of it.
Vilkuttaja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bruce turns into him and now he's in Vilkuttaja's guard.
Bruce trying to control but Vilkuttaja is working from the bottom.
Bruce preventing the sweep.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bruce stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vilkuttaja has managed to clinch.
Vilkuttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vilkuttaja counters with a left and a right that stings Bruce.
Vilkuttaja clinches.
Bruce is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vilkuttaja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bucco Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce keeps control of Vilkuttaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bruce is trying to maintain a safe position but Vilkuttaja gets an underhook and turns Bruce into the cage.
Vilkuttaja jumps guard and drags Bruce to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vilkuttaja pulls Bruce in close to his closed guard and prevents Bruce from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bruce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bruce wants to control from the top but Vilkuttaja keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bucco Bruce.
Vilkuttaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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.
Bruce tries to sprawl but Vilkuttaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vilkuttaja controlling the pace.
Bruce wants to control but Vilkuttaja is keeping busy.
Bruce trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vilkuttaja manages to pass to mount!
Vilkuttaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bruce really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bucco Bruce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilkuttaja controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vilkuttaja 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... Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Centofanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Bell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Centofanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marlo Bell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centofanti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bell darts in and clinches Centofanti up against the cage.
Bell takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Marlo Bell has been cut.
Centofanti missing with knees to the body.
Centofanti is trying to trip Bell. He has hold of a leg but Bell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Centofanti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Centofanti!
Centofanti can't escape the position.
Centofanti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Centofanti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Centofanti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Centofanti has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bell has passed into side control.
Bell trying to control the action but Centofanti is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centofanti is looking to reverse the position.
Centofanti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bell passes to side control.
Bell trying to control the action but Centofanti is working from the bottom.
Centofanti is trying to improve his position.
Centofanti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Centofanti wants to get back to full guard.
Bell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Centofanti is working hard here to advance position.
Centofanti is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard.
Centofanti is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Centofanti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Centofanti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centofanti is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Centofanti 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.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Centofanti is looking for a triangle but Bell pushes his legs off easily.
Centofanti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Centofanti looking to ground and pound but Bell is blocking nicely.
Bell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Centofanti working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bell looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Centofanti! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Centofanti!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clark Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Simm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clark Griswold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Simm!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griswold, right into the meat.
Griswold misses with a body kick.
Simm with a poor takedown
and Griswold counters with an inside leg kick.
Simm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griswold counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griswold.
Simm misses with a takedown attempt
letting Griswold counter with a right hand.
Clark Griswold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Simm.
Simm misses with a takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simm's knee momentarily.
Simm has his takedown stuffed
and Griswold counters with a thumping low kick.
Simm misses with a takedown
and Griswold counters with a straight right hand.
Simm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with an outside leg kick.
Simm looks gassed!
Simm misses with a takedown
and Griswold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simm has his takedown stuffed
and Griswold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simm misses with a takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with a thumping low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Griswold!
Simm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Ash Simm has been cut.
Griswold lands a head kick!
Griswold scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Griswold.
Griswold throws a leg kick which misses Simm's front leg but catches the back leg as Simm tries to avoid it.
Simm takes one to the chin there.
Griswold throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simm.
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!
Simm fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simm with a poor takedown
and Griswold counters with a low kick, right behind Simm 's knee.
Griswold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griswold is looking to slow Simm down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griswold. Griswold obviously looking to wear him down.
Simm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griswold. Simm shrugs it off though.
Griswold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griswold connects with a solid leg kick.
Griswold lands a high kick!
Griswold lands with a good body shot.
Griswold cracks the inside of Simm's front leg.
Simm misses with a takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simm is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griswold. That's going to slow Simm down.
Nice jab there from Griswold.
Griswold connects with a right hand. Simm shakes it off.
Simm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griswold counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Griswold does it's job there.
Ash Simm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simm tries for a takedown but Griswold circles away easily
and Griswold counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griswold.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griswold, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Griswold.
Griswold throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griswold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griswold. That one must have hurt.
Simm is trying desperately to land a takedown but Griswold is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Simm.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griswold, right into the meat.
Griswold lands with a straight right. Simm didn't see that one coming.
Griswold thows a body kick. Simm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Simm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griswold can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswold thumps Simm with a low kick.
Simm 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.
Simm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Griswold coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simm fails with the takedown
and Griswold counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Griswold.
Griswold scoring well with a low kick there.
Griswold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simm shoots and misses
and Griswold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griswold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griswold connects with a solid leg kick.
Griswold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simm.
Griswold lands a leg kick that knocks Simm off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Griswold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ash Simm's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griswold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griswold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simm feints and as Griswold raises his hands in defense, Simm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simm trying to control the position from guard on top but Griswold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griswold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simm on the ground.
Griswold has control of Simm's left arm, preventing Simm from doing any damage.
Simm wants to control from the top but Griswold keeps moving.
Simm looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griswold trying to control the position.
Griswold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simm can do to turn this around?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simm has his takedown stuffed
and Griswold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griswold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simm with a poor takedown
and Griswold counters with a nice leg kick.
Clark Griswold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Simm.
Simm with a poor takedown
enabling Griswold to counter with a crisp jab.
Ash Simm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simm shoots and misses
and Griswold counters with an inside leg kick.
Simm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griswold with a jab.
A good leg kick by Griswold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griswold can pounce on him.
Simm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simm misses with a takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griswold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Griswold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clark Griswold is winning the standup battle so far.
Griswold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Griswold connects with a leg kick. Simm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griswold thumps Simm with a low kick.
Simm with a poor takedown
and Griswold counters with an inside leg kick.
Griswold with a nice cross.
Griswold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griswold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Griswold.
Griswold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Griswold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griswold counters with a low kick, right behind Simm 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griswold.
Simm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griswold counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark Griswold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Griswold.
Simm shoots and misses
and Griswold counters with a solid body kick.
Simm tries for a takedown but Griswold circles away easily
and Griswold counters with a body kick.
Griswold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simm fails with the takedown
and Griswold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Griswold both land. Nice combination.
Griswold connects with an inside leg kick.
Griswold plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Simm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griswold counters with a nice body kick.
Griswold thumps Simm with a low kick.
Griswold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Griswold counter with a right hand.
That kick from Griswold tenderised Simm's leg. Simm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griswold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simm takes one to the chin there.
Griswold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Griswold dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ash Simm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Griswold throws a chopping leg kick but Simm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simm has his takedown stuffed
and Griswold counters with a thumping low kick.
Simm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griswold counters with a low kick, right behind Simm 's knee.
Simm misses with a takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with a series of strikes. Simm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clark Griswold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Simm.
Griswold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griswold.
Simm fails with the takedown
and Griswold counters with a solid body kick.
Griswold scores with a leg kick.
Simm tries for a takedown but Griswold circles away easily
and Griswold counters with a good low kick that Simm was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griswold lands the left hand.
Simm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griswold counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simm's knee momentarily.
Simm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simm takes one on the button.
Griswold throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griswold lands with a nice body kick.
Simm tries for a takedown but Griswold circles away easily
and Griswold counters with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griswold. That's going to slow Simm down.
Simm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with a low kick, right behind Simm 's knee.
Simm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griswold counters with a good low kick that Simm was not able to check.
Simm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Griswold.
Simm fails with the takedown
and Griswold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griswold throws a one two combo.
Simm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griswold counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Griswold connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Griswold scoring well with a low kick there.
Griswold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griswold counters with a slapping leg kick.
Griswold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simm.
Griswold thuds his shin into the meat of Simm's side.
Clark Griswold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simm with a poor takedown
and Griswold counters with a nice kick to the body.
Griswold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simm's hands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griswold.
Griswold pushes Simm away with a front kick.
Simm shoots and misses
and Griswold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simm 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.
Simm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griswold.
Griswold scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simm misses with a takedown
and Griswold counters with a nice leg kick.
Simm shoots and misses
and Griswold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid body kick from Griswold.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griswold.
Griswold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griswold.
Simm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griswold.
Ash Simm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simm misses with a takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with a thumping low kick.
Simm tries for a takedown but Griswold circles away easily
enabling Griswold to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Griswold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griswold, 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Griswold!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rile Nokea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tubby Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tubby Hayes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hayes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nokea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nokea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nokea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayes's guard.
Nokea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nokea trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Nokea is looking to work some ground and pound but Hayes has wrist control.
Nokea postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hayes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nokea, into his guard.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Nokea keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nokea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayes pushes down on Nokea's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nokea tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
Nokea won't allow Hayes to pass to mount.
Nokea is trying to get back to full guard.
Nokea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Nokea is keeping the position.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayes postures up in Nokea's guard and throws a big left but Nokea blocks it.
Nokea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nokea has his foot on Hayes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayes works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nokea throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hayes escapes and throws Nokea's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nokea is trying to control Hayes's posture but Hayes avoids it.
Hayes working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokea is trying to control Hayes's posture but Hayes avoids it.
Nokea sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes prevents Nokea from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes controlling the action here.
Nokea is not content to let Hayes control the position.
Hayes is looking to stall here but Nokea recovers full guard.
Hayes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nokea throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hayes escapes and throws Nokea's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nokea is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hayes off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nokea.
Hayes is in bad spot here.
Hayes fending off the submission attempt from Nokea.
Nokea somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hayes trying to control the hands but Nokea won't let him.
Nokea working for a choke but Hayes is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tubby Hayes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hayes clinches up against the cage.
Nokea jumps guard but Hayes stands there with Nokea around his waist. Nokea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hayes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nokea.
Hayes scores with a shot to the side of Nokea's head.
Hayes lands a takedown into guard.
Nokea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayes's guard.
Nokea wants to stand and escape but instead Hayes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nokea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nokea is trying to hold Hayes in close to prevent damage but Hayes has managed to pass into half guard.
Nokea tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
Hayes is trying to control. Nokea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nokea tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hayes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hayes lands with some strikes.
Nokea regains half guard.
Nokea is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hayes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hayes's back!
Nokea has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hayes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tubby Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nokea's arms.
Nokea has his arm under Hayes's chin here. Game over son! Nokea squeezes tightly and Hayes is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rile Nokea!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bader Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bader Greco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Shaw's chin.
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bader Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Shaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw has his takedown stuffed
and Greco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Greco is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greco wants to pass the guard but Shaw is defending well.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Greco won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Greco pushes his legs off easily.
Greco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw is trying to keep Greco in close.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw wants to stand but Greco is controlling the position.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw working for a triangle but Greco defends it easily.
Greco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Greco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greco postures up and lands a big shot to Shaw's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shaw tries to stand but Greco is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greco is on top in guard.
Greco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Greco controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaw is trying to keep Greco in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Shaw wasn't active enough on the ground.
Greco throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Sam Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Greco avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw swings for the body but Greco moves out of range.
Shaw lands the left hand.
Greco moves out of range of the strikes.
Greco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greco.
Shaw throws a body punch but Greco moves out of range.
Shaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw connects with a crisp jab.
Shaw fails with the takedown
and Greco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bader Greco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Greco trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Greco.
Greco working the ground and pound from side control.
Greco scores with punches from side control.
Shaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Greco lands an elbow.
Shaw tries to escape but Greco is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Greco throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shaw works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shaw wants to control the action here but instead Greco manages to pass to full mount!
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Greco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shaw hang on?
Greco with a couple of short strikes.
Shaw is rocked!
It looks like Sam Shaw has been cut.
Greco loads up with a big shot that hurts Shaw! He's pulled Greco in close but Greco has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Shaw survive? More strikes from Greco and Shaw is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bader Greco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Erskine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erskine comes into the arena with Headstrong-Trapt blaring out of the sound system. Turk has chosen Y'all must've forgot as his entrance music. 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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28
216 lbs
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219 lbs
13 - 5 - 2 |
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Owen Erskine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Turk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk tries for a takedown but Erskine circles away easily
and Erskine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Erskine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erskine lands with an overhand left.
Turk misses with a left hand
and Erskine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turk staying out of range there.
Turk throws a combination that misses
letting Erskine counter with a right hand.
Turk tries for a takedown but Erskine circles away easily
enabling Erskine to counter with a crisp jab.
Turk looks to clinch
and Erskine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Erskine counters with a stiff right hand.
Owen Erskine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Turk.
Erskine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turk shoots and misses
and Erskine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turk misses with a takedown attempt
and Erskine counters with a body kick.
Turk looks gassed!
Turk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Erskine counters with a straight right hand.
Erskine scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Erskine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erskine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Erskine to score with a decent uppercut.
Erskine throws a good cross that connects.
Turk moves away from the strike by Erskine.
Mario Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Erskine finds it's way through Turk's defenses.
Erskine tests Turk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turk misses with a double jab
and Erskine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turk thinking.
Owen Erskine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erskine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erskine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erskine throws a hook but Turk avoids it easily.
Turk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erskine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Erskine misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erskine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turk slips a straight right by Erskine.
Turk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erskine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Erskine counters with a nice uppercut.
Turk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turk is trying desperately to land a takedown but Erskine is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Turk.
Turk fails with the takedown
and Erskine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Erskine counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erskine connects with a nice looking jab.
Turk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Turk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erskine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erskine clobbers Turk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turk moves out of range of the body kick from Erskine.
Erskine lands a jab to the head.
Turk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Erskine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turk's head.
Turk with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Erskine to counter with a crisp jab.
Erskine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erskine throws an overhand right that lands on Turk's shoulder, as Turk tries to avoid the shot.
Turk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erskine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Erskine catches Turk right on the button with a cross.
Erskine throws a leg kick which misses Turk's front leg but catches the back leg as Turk tries to avoid it.
Erskine looks to throw the jab but Turk is out of range.
Erskine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Erskine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Erskine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turk gets a takedown into half guard.
Erskine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erskine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erskine is trying to control but can't.
Erskine is holding on to half guard well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erskine manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Erskine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Erskine misses with a hook
and Turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turk throws a sloppy head kick
and Erskine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turk fails with the takedown
and Erskine counters with a straight right hand.
Turk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turk throws a sloppy head kick
and Erskine counters with a stiff right hand.
Owen Erskine is winning the standup battle so far.
Turk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Erskine is fending him off so far but Turk persists. Nope, Erskine circles away and we're back to standing.
Erskine looks to land a right hand but Turk moved out of range.
Turk tries for a takedown but Erskine circles away easily
and Erskine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Owen Erskine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Turk.
Turk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Erskine counters with a nice uppercut.
Erskine takes one on the button.
Turk is breathing heavily.
Turk fails with the takedown
and Erskine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erskine connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Erskine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Erskine!
Turk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erskine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turk's head backwards.
Erskine misses with a looping left.
Turk throws a head kick that misses
and Erskine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Erskine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erskine lands a nice shot that snaps Turk's head back.
Erskine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turk.
Erskine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Erskine lands a lovely overhand right.
Turk moves to clinch but Erskine breaks away
and Erskine counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erskine connects with the punch.
Erskine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Erskine.
Turk moves out of range of the strikes.
Turk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Erskine counter with a right hand.
Erskine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erskine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turk 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.
Mario Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Erskine.
Turk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Erskine pinned against the cage. Erskine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Erskine as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erskine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turk throws a head kick that misses
and Erskine counters with a left to the body.
Erskine lands a nice shot to the body.
Erskine throws a shot to the body.
Erskine thuds his right hand into Turk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Erskine jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turk misses with a takedown
and Erskine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Erskine lands a nice shot to the body.
Turk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erskine counters with a leg kick.
Erskine scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Erskine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erskine cracks Turk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Erskine throws a series of strikes that have Turk backpedaling.
Erskine missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erskine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Erskine scores with a punch to the head.
Turk darts in trying to clinch
and Erskine counters with a straight right hand.
Turk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erskine counters with a straight right hand.
Turk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turk moves to clinch but Erskine breaks away
and Erskine counters with a nice body shot.
Erskine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turk can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Erskine does no damage.
Erskine misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Erskine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Turk walks into a straight right hand from Erskine.
Turk has his takedown stuffed
and Erskine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erskine as he jumps to the side.
Erskine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Erskine stalks Turk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turk's face. Turk staggers backwards, shaken.
Erskine missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A cross from Erskine lands.
Turk misses with a hook
letting Erskine counter with a right hand.
A big right from Erskine misses.
Good leg kick by Erskine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erskine throws an overhand right that lands on Turk's shoulder, as Turk tries to avoid the shot.
Erskine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Erskine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turk tries for a takedown but Erskine circles away easily
and Erskine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Owen Erskine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Turk.
Erskine lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Erskine.
Turk misses with a takedown attempt
and Erskine counters with an outside leg kick.
Turk walks into a straight right hand from Erskine.
Nice straight punches there by Erskine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erskine.
Erskine throws a series of strikes that have Turk backpedaling.
Erskine lunges at Turk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turk's hand.
Turk walks into a straight right hand from Erskine.
Turk with a poor takedown
letting Erskine counter with a right hand.
Mario Turk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Erskine misses with a two punch combination.
Turk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erskine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turk swings widly with a right hand
and Erskine counters with a stiff right hand.
Turk misses with a takedown attempt
and Turk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erskine jabs Turk right on the nose. Turk blinks but takes it well.
Turk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erskine misses with an uppercut. Turk saw that one coming.
Turk walks into a straight right hand from Erskine.
A low kick from Turk is predictable there
enabling Erskine to counter with a crisp jab.
Erskine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turk misses with a takedown attempt
letting Erskine counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erskine works the jab nicely.
Erskine looks to land a right hand but Turk moved out of range.
Turk drops his hands momentarily and Erskine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Erskine throws out a loose jab but Turk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erskine as he avoids it easily.
Erskine throws a push kick but Turk slaps the foot to one side.
Owen Erskine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turk misses with a combination
and Erskine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erskine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Erskine connects with a right hand. Turk shakes it off.
Turk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Erskine but Erskine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Erskine throws an overhand right that lands on Turk's shoulder, as Turk tries to avoid the shot.
Erskine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turk under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk walks into a jab.
Turk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Erskine counter with a right hand.
Erskine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turk.
Erskine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Erskine scores with a nice head shot.
Turk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erskine counters with a nice uppercut.
Erskine throws an overhand right that lands on Turk's shoulder, as Turk tries to avoid the shot.
Erskine throws a shot from downtown. Turk moves away and avoids it.
Erskine cracks Turk with a good jab.
Erskine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erskine stuns Turk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Erskine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Erskine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Erskine!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Satriani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satriani comes to the cage accompanied by Satch Boogie. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
180 lbs
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24
180 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Satriani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satriani throws a leg kick
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A low kick from Satriani misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Satriani thinking.
Satriani thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanchez stuns Satriani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Satriani is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satriani thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body kick.
Satriani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Satriani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez swings for the body but Satriani moves out of range.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Satriani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Satriani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Satriani throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Satriani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Satriani circles away.
Sanchez swings for the body but Satriani moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Satriani on the side of the head.
Satriani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joe Satriani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satriani moves away.
Satriani checks a leg kick.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Satriani circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Satriani pushes him off.
Satriani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Satriani misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Satriani throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Satriani thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satriani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Satriani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Satriani avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez clinches up with Satriani and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Satriani rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Satriani is just out of range.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Satriani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Satriani is just out of range.
Satriani throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Satriani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satriani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Satriani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Satriani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Satriani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Satriani will feel that in the morning.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Satriani sprawls well.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez cracks the inside of Satriani's front leg.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Satriani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satriani tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Satriani 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.
Satriani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Satriani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez cracks Satriani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Satriani.
A low kick from Satriani is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Satriani walks into a jab.
A low kick from Satriani is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Satriani thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satriani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Satriani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
That kick from Satriani tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Satriani saw it coming and moves away.
Satriani thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with a body kick.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Satriani at a distance.
Satriani is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sanchez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sanchez thumps Satriani with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Satriani on the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a jab.
Sanchez clobbers Satriani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Satriani counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Satriani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Satriani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Satriani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Satriani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Satriani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Satriani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Joe Satriani has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Satriani's ribs.
Satriani throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Satriani is rocked!
Satriani tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez rushes Satriani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Satriani or not.
Sanchez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Satriani clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Satriani covering up well under a series of strikes from Sanchez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Satriani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Sanchez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Satriani is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a hook but Satriani blocks it.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Satriani sprawls well.
Satriani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with the body kick
and Satriani counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
Satriani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Satriani misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Satriani counters with a thumping low kick.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Satriani slips the punch.
Satriani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body
and Satriani counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Satriani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satriani misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Satriani will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Satriani throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Satriani.
Satriani throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a solid body kick.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Satriani throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Satriani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a hook but Satriani blocks it.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Satriani counters with a body kick that stops Sanchez in his tracks momentarily.
Satriani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satriani throws a body kick the misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Satriani throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joe Satriani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satriani throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Satriani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Satriani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Xavier Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Satriani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Satriani wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Satriani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Satriani is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Satriani misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanchez is working Satriani over against the cage.
Satriani misses with an elbow strike.
Satriani misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Satriani prevents it.
Joe Satriani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sanchez.
Satriani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Satriani, against the cage.
Satriani tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Satriani misses with an elbow over the top.
Satriani throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Satriani looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez keeps control of Satriani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Sanchez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Felix da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mela kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Da Rockwilder . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
144 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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26
144 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jokke Mela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miquel Felix da Costa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix da Costa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mela counters with a nice body shot.
Felix da Costa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mela counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Felix da Costa!
Felix da Costa tries to improve his position but instead Mela has taken his back!
Felix da Costa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mela's arms.
Mela has got his arm under Felix da Costa's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Felix da Costa has spun round into Mela's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mela pulls Felix da Costa in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix da Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Felix da Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Felix da Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Felix da Costa looking to pass the guard.
Felix da Costa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mela's guard.
Mela is trying to stand back up but Felix da Costa is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felix da Costa passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa working Mela over with strikes here.
Felix da Costa throwing strikes here but Mela is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Felix da Costa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mela is on top in guard.
Felix da Costa wants to sweep here but Mela controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felix da Costa keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela wants to pass the guard but Felix da Costa is keeping the position.
Felix da Costa is looking to sweep but instead, Mela has passed into half guard.
Felix da Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mela sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Mela trying to pass the guard but Felix da Costa defending well.
Mela trying to control the action but Felix da Costa is working from the bottom.
Mela is really struggling to control Felix da Costa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mela lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Mela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mela scores with a sloppy right hand. Felix da Costa should have avoided that one.
Miquel Felix da Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Felix da Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Felix da Costa somewhat.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Felix da Costa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mela scores with a sloppy right hand. Felix da Costa should have avoided that one.
Felix da Costa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mela misses.
Felix da Costa throws a combination that misses
and Mela counters with a stiff right hand.
Felix da Costa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mela on the side of the head.
Mela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mela throws an off balance right hand
and Felix da Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Mela is rocked!
Felix da Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Felix da Costa swinging wildly here.
Mela connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa throws a sloppy body shot
and Mela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mela throws out a loose jab but Felix da Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felix da Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jokke Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felix da Costa misses with a wild combination.
Mela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mela throws a body punch but Felix da Costa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Felix da Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felix da Costa leaves Mela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mela swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Felix da Costa counter with a right hand.
Felix da Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mela misses with a hook.
Mela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Felix da Costa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Felix da Costa throws a right and a left that Mela avoids nicely.
Mela connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa misses with a wild combination.
Mela scores with a hook.
Felix da Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mela was well out of range. Poor timing from Felix da Costa.
Some wild striking there from Mela.
A shot to the body from Felix da Costa misses
and Mela counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Mela. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Mela finds it's way through Felix da Costa's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miquel Felix da Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Felix da Costa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Felix da Costa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mela's thigh. Mela counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Felix da Costa connects with a couple of short punches.
Mela looking for a guillotine here but Felix da Costa defends easily.
Mela keeping full guard, as Felix da Costa tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix da Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Felix da Costa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Felix da Costa prevents Mela from getting back to his feet.
Felix da Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mela is keeping the position for now.
Mela pulls Felix da Costa in close to prevent any damage.
Mela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Felix da Costa defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mela is looking for a triangle but Felix da Costa pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Felix da Costais looking to pass into half guard but Mela pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mela is in guard.
Felix da Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mela passes Felix da Costa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Felix da Costa moves into full guard.
Felix da Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela passes into half guard.
Felix da Costa gets back to full guard.
Felix da Costa wants to sweep here but Mela controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Felix da Costa keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mela preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Miquel Felix da Costa just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Felix da Costa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mela counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mela wants to stand but Felix da Costa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Felix da Costa is trying to get back to full guard.
Mela looks to land a strike but Felix da Costa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mela misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Felix da Costa is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Felix da Costa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mela's best efforts.
Felix da Costa wants to control but Mela is keeping busy.
Felix da Costa is staying active underneath Mela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mela trying to mount his opponent but Felix da Costa defends it.
Jokke Mela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Felix da Costa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Felix da Costa moves into full guard.
Mela trying to move into half guard but instead Felix da Costa has managed to sweep!
Mela keeping full guard, as Felix da Costa tries to pass.
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.
Felix da Costa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mela's guard.
Felix da Costa passes to side control.
Mela sneaks back into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Felix da Costa uses his free foot to push down on Mela's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mela.
Felix da Costa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mela has worked his arm free - good work by Mela!
Mela tries to bench press Felix da Costa off him but Felix da Costa keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Mela had his way with Miquel Felix da Costa in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Felix da Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mela counters with a nice uppercut.
Felix da Costa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Felix da Costa.
Mela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix da Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mela.
Mela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Felix da Costa misses with a double jab
and Mela counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix da Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Mela counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Felix da Costa!
Felix da Costa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Felix da Costa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mela is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Felix da Costa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mela counters with a nice uppercut.
Felix da Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Felix da Costa misses with a double jab
and Mela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mela.
Felix da Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mela.
A big right from Mela misses.
Felix da Costa misses with a double jab
enabling Mela to counter with a crisp jab.
Felix da Costa misses the shot to the body.
Mela throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mela to counter with a crisp jab.
Felix da Costa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Felix da Costa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mela misses with an uppercut. Felix da Costa saw that one coming.
Mela closes the distance and clinches up with Felix da Costa, looking for a takedown. Mela pushes Felix da Costa against the cage but Felix da Costa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Felix da Costa circles away.
Mela throws a looping overhand right but Felix da Costa ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mela takes a swing at Felix da Costa's ribcage but misses.
Mela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Felix da Costa moves away.
Felix da Costa throws a combination that misses
and Mela counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mela is taking a breather. Felix da Costa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mela is just content to waste time from the top position. Felix da Costa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Felix da Costa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jokke Mela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mela has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Mela!
Jokke Mela retains his bantamweight title!
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