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SPFC 55: Tatjaana vs Tibor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Castle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lashley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lashley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lashley looking to pass the guard.
Castle wants to stand and escape but Lashley is having none of it.
Lashley wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lashley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lashley is controlling him.
Lashley is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobby Lashley.
Lashley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Castle. No joy for Lashley on that attempt.
Castle slaps away a takedown attempt from Lashley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt
and Castle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bobby Lashley has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castle cracks Lashley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Castle scores with a decent looking hook.
Lashley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lashley wants to control but Castle is keeping him busy.
Lashley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lashley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobby Lashley.
Castle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lashley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lashley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Lashley looking to sit in guard and control but Castle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Castle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lashley seems keen to control Castle's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobby Lashley.
Castle moves into range and clinches up with Lashley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castle.
Bobby Lashley's cut is getting worse.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Castle manages to get underhooks.
Castle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lashley backwards.
Lashley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Castle regains guard.
Lashley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castle 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.
Castle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley postures up.
Lashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lashley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Lashley closes the distance and clinches up with Castle, looking for a takedown. Lashley pushes Castle against the cage but Castle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castle works Lashley's body with a nice hook.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Castle drops Lashley with a beautiful combination! Lashley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Castle is looking for the KO!
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castle forces Lashley back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Castle.
Castle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Castle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castle cracks Lashley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Castle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lashley to stand back up!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Castle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lashley'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.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lashley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bobby Lashley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnny Castle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castle pushes Lashley up against the cage in a clinch.
Castle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jeez, Bobby Lashley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Castle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Lashley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Castle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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, Bobby Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maia won't be happy with that.
Howard trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howard has hold of Maia's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maia tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Howard cranks the arm and Maia screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maia, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobby Howard!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colin McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Dulay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colin McDougall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Dulay!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dulay misses with the combination.
McDougall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dulay swivels and escapes.
McDougall avoids the head kick by Dulay.
Dulay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDougall.
Dulay checks a low kick from McDougall.
Colin McDougall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDougall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDougall has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDougall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dulay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDougall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dulay is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dulay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulay tries to pull guard but McDougall won't allow it.
McDougall decides to pull guard.
Dulay is standing up over McDougall. McDougall looks to escape but Dulay dives into side control.
Dulay has an Americana. McDougall didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dulay is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dulay hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Justin Dulay!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonito Donaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayabusa comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm - Darude. Donaire has chosen Filipino Flash - Nump as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nonito Donaire has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kaz Hayabusa's chin.
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151 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaz Hayabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nonito Donaire!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa with a poor takedown
and Donaire counters with a one-two to the body.
Hayabusa misses with a double jab
and Donaire counters with a three punch combo that has Hayabusa backing up. Hayabusa nods at Donaire to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayabusa misses with a double jab
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayabusa shoots and misses
and Hayabusa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaz Hayabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayabusa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donaire counters with a one-two to the body.
Donaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayabusa slips a straight right by Donaire.
Hayabusa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Donaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donaire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Kaz Hayabusa has been cut.
Hayabusa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Donaire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayabusa tries for a takedown but Donaire circles away easily
and Donaire counters with a left and a right that stings Hayabusa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Donaire counters with a three punch combo that has Hayabusa backing up. Hayabusa nods at Donaire to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayabusa shoots and misses
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayabusa is breathing heavily.
Hayabusa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayabusa tries for a takedown but Donaire circles away easily
and Donaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayabusa has his takedown stuffed
and Donaire counters with a nice leg kick.
Donaire scores with a one two! Hayabusa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hayabusa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hayabusa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donaire lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donaire connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Donaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Donaire punishes Hayabusa's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayabusa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donaire might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Donaire lands a left and a right that send Hayabusa crashing to the mat, dazed. Donaire thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hayabusa is rocked!
Hayabusa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Hayabusa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donaire lands with an overhand left.
Donaire lands with a straight right. Hayabusa didn't see that one coming.
BOOM! Donaire lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hayabusa. Hayabusa tries to recover but Donaire is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hayabusa lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nonito Donaire!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perlito Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones Jr's choice of entrance music: Cant be touched. Perlito Calzada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Jones Jr's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perlito Calzada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzada throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Calzada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calzada moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Calzada at a distance.
Ray Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Jones Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Calzada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzada misses with a body shot.
Jones Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calzada. Calzada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones Jr misses with a hook
and Calzada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calzada scores with a jab. Jones Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calzada. Jones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calzada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Calzada controlling from mount.
Calzada throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzada has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones Jr's face.
Jones Jr is squirming around, avoiding Calzada's attempts to control the action.
Calzada with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Ray Jones Jr has been cut.
Calzada controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr tries to reverse the position but Calzada maintains control.
Calzada content just to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Perlito Calzada wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones Jr throws a nice looking combination but Calzada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr cracks a nice hook into Calzada's ribs.
Jones Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Calzada.
Jones Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Calzada under the eye.
Calzada dodges the punch combination from Jones Jr.
Calzada misses the shot to the body.
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray Jones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calzada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones Jr misses with a left hand
and Calzada makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Calzada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Calzada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones Jr.
Calzada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones Jr. That did some damage!
Jones Jr misses with a hook.
Jones Jr throws a jab when Calzada was well out of range.
Calzada misses with a hook. Jones Jr ducked under it nicely.
Calzada lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Calzada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzada wants to control from the top but Jones Jr keeps moving.
Jones Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones Jr keeping moving, preventing Calzada from controlling successfully.
Jones Jr keeping full guard, as Calzada tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calzada slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perlito Calzada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Jones Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Calzada ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Calzada moves out of range.
Jones Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Calzada's head.
Jones Jr misses with a right hand
letting Calzada counter with a right hand.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut.
Jones Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calzada digs a good body shot into Jones Jr's ribs.
Calzada slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Jones Jr throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Calzada.
Calzada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones Jr scores with a body shot.
Calzada lands with a right hand.
Calzada avoids the body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr punishes Calzada's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzada blocks a jab.
Jones Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones Jr misses with a hook
and Calzada counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Calzada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calzada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Calzada works his way into full mount!
Calzada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones Jr is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Calzada has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calzada wants to control the pace but Jones Jr is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calzada pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Calzada lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calzada postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones Jr looks a forlorn figure.
That has opened up Ray Jones Jr's cut even more.
Calzada has hold of Jones Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzada thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Calzada dominating with strikes here.
Calzada lands a nice shot to the head.
The cut above Ray Jones Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Calzada cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Calzada looking to control but Jones Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Calzada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Calzada punching from mount but Jones Jr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Calzada looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones Jr defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Calzada goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones Jr turns into him and now he's in Calzada's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Calzada holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perlito Calzada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Jones Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calzada's hands.
Nice cross by Jones Jr.
Good work by Jones Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Jones Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calzada in his tracks.
Calzada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Calzada counters with a nice body shot.
Jones Jr lands the left hand.
Jones Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Calzada should have avoided that one.
Calzada throws a shot from downtown. Jones Jr moves away and avoids it.
Jones Jr throws a series of punches but Calzada avoids them all with ease.
Jones Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Calzada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones Jr swinging wildly here.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Calzada moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones Jr cracks Calzada with an open hand slap.
Calzada thuds his right hand into Jones Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Calzada counters with a thumping low kick.
Calzada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calzada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones Jr misses with a straight right.
Calzada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones Jr misses with a hook. Calzada ducked under it nicely.
Jones Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calzada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Nice body punch from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calzada just misses with a punch to the body.
Calzada takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a hook
and Calzada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones Jr thinking.
Jones Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calzada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calzada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones Jr misses the target.
Jones Jr throws a combination that misses
and Calzada counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones Jr misses with a right hand
and Calzada counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Calzada stalling away here and it's allowed Jones Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Calzada advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Jones Jr's face as Calzada controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzada's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Perlito Calzada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calzada tries to advance to mount but Jones Jr denies him.
Calzada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones Jr keeps working.
Calzada throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones Jr's head but Jones Jr avoids it well.
Ray Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calzada is looking to take a break and control but Jones Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calzada postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Calzada works to advance to full mount. Jones Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Calzada throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Calzada.
Jones Jr wants to control but Calzada is having none of it.
Calzada misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perlito Calzada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calzada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perlito Calzada!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Handcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AFI - Totalimmortal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Handcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handcock tries to clinch but Nelson moves away
and Nelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Handcock's guard now.
Nelson throws a strike but Handcock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Handcock controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Handcock is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nelson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Handcock is surviving well by controlling Nelson's body position as best he can.
Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nelson wants to take Handcock's back but he can't do it this time.
Nelson working for a submission but Handcock is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Handcock turns into him and now he's in Nelson's guard.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Handcock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handcock has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handcock's guard.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Handcock is retaining full guard.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handcock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Handcock moves to clinch but Nelson breaks away
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Handcock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
Nelson is trying to control. Handcock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Handcock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Handcock defends the submission attempt.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handcock defends it well.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handcock is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Nelson is stalling here. Handcock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nelson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Handcock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nelson wants to control but Handcock postures up.
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.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Handcock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Handcock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Handcock is looking to improve his position.
Nelson throwing shots but Handcock is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson moves nicely into side control.
Nelson tries for a kimura but Handcock is defending well.
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nelson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson throws a strike aimed at the side of Handcock's head but Handcock avoids it well.
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handcock, who protects the arm well.
Nelson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nelson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nelson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Handcock tries to clinch up
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Handcock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nelson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nelson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Handcock prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson jumps guard but Handcock stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handcock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Handcock prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Handcock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Handcock working hard to break the clinch.
Handcock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Handcock is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Handcock smiles and moves away.
Jason Handcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nelson.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jason Handcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handcock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
Handcock lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handcock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Handcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handcock tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Handcock.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Jason Handcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Handcock is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcock is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Handcock is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Handcock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Handcock is defending well.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Handcock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.
Jimmy Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Handcock sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nelson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percival Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keanu Ikaika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikaika has chosen Not Afraid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Keanu Ikaika has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
221 lbs
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26
222 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keanu Ikaika!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikaika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butcher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ikaika throws a poor cross that misses
and Butcher counters with an outside leg kick.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Ikaika saw that one coming.
Ikaika throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butcher counters with a good low kick that Ikaika was not able to check.
Ikaika throws a looping overhand right but Butcher ducks down to avoid it.
Ikaika misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ikaika misses with a body shot.
Ikaika connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Butcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ikaika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ikaika.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ikaika counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Ikaika finds it's target.
Ikaika throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ikaika swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butcher.
Nice cross by Ikaika.
Ikaika throws a lazy uppercut
and Butcher counters with a head kick.
Ikaika throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher lands a leg kick that knocks Ikaika off balance momentarily.
Ikaika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a low kick but Ikaika avoids it.
Ikaika might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ikaika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butcher.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Butcher, right into the meat.
Ikaika swings widly with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a body kick that stops Ikaika in his tracks momentarily.
Ikaika misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Butcher lands a nice looking body kick.
Ikaika looks gassed!
Butcher feints and then cracks Ikaika's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ikaika down.
Butcher tries to land a front kick but Ikaika steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Butcher scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Butcher.
Ikaika takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Butcher misses with a head kick.
Butcher cracks Ikaika with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Butcher misses.
A punch lands to the side of Ikaika 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ikaika avoids a kick to the body.
Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ikaika.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Butcher throws a low kick, looking for Ikaika's leg but Ikaika calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikaika swings widly with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ikaika takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ikaika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Ikaika misses with a right hand
and Butcher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Butcher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Butcher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ikaika's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ikaika 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.
Ikaika moves out of range as Butcher throws a body kick.
Ikaika misses with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Butcher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Butcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Butcher finds it's target.
Ikaika misses with a lunging right hand
and Butcher makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ikaika really felt that one!
Butcher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Butcher throws the kick towards the body but Ikaika avoids it.
Ikaika throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ikaika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ikaika on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ikaika throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butcher counters with a solid body kick.
Butcher lands a head kick. Ikaika smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ikaika is breathing heavily.
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikaika walks into a jab.
Butcher throws a nice head kick!
Butcher lands a leg kick that knocks Ikaika off balance momentarily.
Butcher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Butcher looks to land a body kick but Ikaika moved away.
Butcher lands a head kick. Ikaika smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Butcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Percival Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Ikaika throws an off balance right hand
and Butcher counters with a leg kick.
Ikaika blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher scores with a body shot.
Ikaika avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher lands a nice looking body kick.
Butcher throws a nice head kick!
Butcher scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Butcher.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikaika swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Butcher.
Butcher scores with a push kick.
Butcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ikaika doesn't seem bothered though.
Ikaika shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ikaika has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Butcher.
Butcher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Butcher, right into the meat.
Ikaika throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butcher counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher throws a front kick that sends Ikaika stumbling back into the cage.
Butcher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ikaika can do to turn this around?
Butcher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Butcher wants to clinch up but Ikaika keeps it at a distance.
A solid body kick from Butcher.
Butcher wants to clinch.
Butcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ikaika has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Butcher dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Butcher looks for the body kick but Ikaika saw that one coming.
Butcher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Butcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ikaika darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ikaika has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Butcher.
Butcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butcher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Butcher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ikaika will feel that in the morning.
Ikaika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butcher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ikaika's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ikaika throws a poor cross that misses
and Butcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Ikaika takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Butcher throws a front kick that sends Ikaika stumbling back into the cage.
Butcher lands with a kick to the temple. Ikaika shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Butcher gets through Ikaika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Butcher on the inside.
Butcher cracks Ikaika with a nice body shot.
Keanu Ikaika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Butcher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butcher misses with some punches.
Ikaika's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Ikaika.
Butcher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butcher lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher is working Ikaika over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Butcher.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Butcher on the inside.
Butcher misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Butcher scores with a shot to the side of Ikaika's head.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Ikaika.
Ikaika is trying to force a seperation but Butcher has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
Ikaika wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher pushes Ikaika back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Butcher on the inside.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Ikaika.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Ikaika uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Butcher misses with some punches.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ikaika is trying to force a seperation but Butcher has the dominant position.
Butcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Butcher.
Butcher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
Butcher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Butcher.
Butcher lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butcher misses with a punch to the body.
Ikaika is trying to force a seperation but Butcher has the dominant position.
Butcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ikaika blocks a body shot from Butcher.
And that's the end of the fight!
Percival Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butcher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Butcher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Malone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone slips a straight right by Douglas.
Malone scores with a sloppy right hand. Douglas should have avoided that one.
Malone misses with a series of wild punches.
Douglas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
Malone throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Malone scores with a kick to the body.
Douglas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malone throws out a powerful jab.
Malone moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Malone.
Douglas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Douglas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malone lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malone. Douglas shrugs it off though.
Douglas swinging wildly here.
Douglas misses with a few strikes there.
Douglas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malone counters with a nice leg kick.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone moves into the clinch.
Douglas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malone lands an elbow just above Douglas 's eye.
Malone scores a nice knee to the body.
Malone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Come on Malone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Malone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malone landing knees to the body.
Malone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Douglas won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Malone.
Malone blocks a body shot from Douglas.
Malone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Douglas's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone landing knees to the head.
Malone lands a knee to the body.
Malone landing knees to the head.
Malone connects with a knee to the head.
Malone landing knees to the head.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Malone scores with a knee to the head.
Malone lands an elbow just above Douglas 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Malone being controlled against the cage.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Malone.
Malone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malone lands an elbow inside that Douglas shrugs off.
Malone keeps control of Douglas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malone lands a nice elbow.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Malone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Douglas's defenses.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas is trying to break the clinch but Malone is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Douglas is leaning against Malone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Douglas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Malone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Douglas's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone just leaning against Douglas, taking a breather.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
Malone lands an elbow just above Douglas 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malone.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Malone crunches a lovely knee into Douglas's ribcage.
Malone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Malone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malone has Douglas pressed against the cage, preventing Douglas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Douglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Douglas is trying to break free.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas lands a right hand.
Douglas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malone is keeping busy.
Malone connects with a knee to the head.
Malone with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Douglas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Douglas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malone lands an elbow inside that Douglas shrugs off.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Douglas tries to stall but Malone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Douglas lands a left hand.
Douglas takes an elbow to the temple.
Malone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Malone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Douglas looking to stall.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Douglas won't want to take too many of those.
Malone connects with a knee to the head.
Malone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malone lands an elbow inside that Douglas shrugs off.
Douglas managing to block the knees to the body from Malone.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Douglas dodges an elbow strike from Malone.
Good body shot from Douglas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Malone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Douglas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Douglas lands with a good body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malone taking a breather.
Malone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malone looking to throw knees to the head but Douglas is blocking nicely.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dustin Malone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Douglas.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Douglas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas stalling in the clinch but Malone improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Douglas can't break the clinch.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Douglas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malone as Douglas tries to tie him up.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Malone won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas scores with a shot to the side of Malone's head.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but Douglas blocks with his arms.
Douglas takes an elbow to the temple.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Douglas won't want to take too many of those.
Douglas wants to stall.
Douglas pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Malone lands an elbow inside that Douglas shrugs off.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
Malone connects with a knee to the head.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Douglas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Malone misses with an elbow strike.
Douglas tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Malone.
Malone scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but Douglas blocks with his arms.
Douglas lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Douglas lands a body punch.
Malone misses with an elbow strike.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas breaks the clinch.
Douglas clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Douglas tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
Malone lands an elbow inside that Douglas shrugs off.
Douglas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malone crunches a lovely knee into Douglas's ribcage.
Douglas tries to break free but Malone pushes him back against the cage.
Douglas tries to break free but Malone pushes him back against the cage.
Douglas digs a right hand underneath Malone's ribcage. Malone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Douglas working hard to break the clinch.
Malone scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Douglas.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike.
Douglas is trying to maintain a safe position but Malone gets an underhook and turns Douglas into the cage.
Malone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Douglas's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malone lands an elbow inside.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone missing with knees to the body.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malone throws an elbow but misses.
Malone prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Douglas lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Malone has Douglas pressed against the cage, preventing Douglas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Douglas works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malone throws an elbow but misses.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone keeps control of Douglas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Douglas misses with the head strike.
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Malone landing knees to the body.
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.
Douglas takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malone obliges.
Malone scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Malone.
A frustrated look appears on Douglas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Malone.
Douglas lands a shot to the body.
Douglas trying to stall but Malone improves his position.
A knee to the head by Malone.
Malone scores with a knee to the head.
Douglas cracks Malone with a nice body shot.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but Douglas blocks with his arms.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Malone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Douglas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malone prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Douglas tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone throws an elbow that misses.
Malone blocks a body shot from Douglas.
Malone scores with a knee to the head.
Malone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike.
Malone missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jamie Douglas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Douglas throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Malone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Douglas. That did some damage!
Douglas swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone lands a leg kick that knocks Douglas off balance momentarily.
Malone clinches.
Douglas works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Malone prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Douglas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Douglas working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Douglas won't want to take too many of those.
Malone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Malone has Douglas pressed against the cage.
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Douglas cracks Malone with a nice body shot.
A knee to the head by Malone.
A short uppercut from Douglas.
Malone stalling in the clinch but Douglas improves position.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from Douglas.
Malone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Malone.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Douglas digs a right hand into Malone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malone's gas tank.
Douglas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas fails to land with a series of punches.
Douglas connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas takes one on the button.
Douglas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malone counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Douglas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Douglas throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
No joy there for Douglas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Jamie Douglas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Malone.
Malone's corner calls for a 1-2. Malone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Douglas tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Douglas won't want to take too many of those.
Douglas takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Douglas takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Douglas takes an elbow to the temple.
Malone scores with a knee to the head.
Douglas working aggressively here.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Malone taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Douglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Douglas's defenses.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Douglas blocks it with crossed arms.
Malone tries to land knees in the clinch but Douglas avoids the damage to the body.
Malone prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
Douglas looking to stall.
Malone misses with a knee to the head.
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Douglas.
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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Douglas avoiding damage as Malone throws knees to the body.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Douglas is trying to stall.
Douglas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douglas dips to his left and cracks Malone with an uppercut!
Malone closes the distance and pushes Douglas back into the cage.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malone lands an elbow inside.
Malone lands a nice elbow.
Douglas lands with a light punch inside.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malone as Douglas tries to tie him up.
Douglas managing to block the knees to the body from Malone.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malone 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 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Malone!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Leukakoukku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Adam Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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177 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Leukakoukku!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leukakoukku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leukakoukku dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Leukakoukku postures up.
Leukakoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leukakoukku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leukakoukku 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.
Leukakoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adam Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination but Leukakoukku avoids it well.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leukakoukku walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown by Leukakoukku or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Leukakoukku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leukakoukku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws the left hand but Leukakoukku avoids the punch easily.
Adam Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leukakoukku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leukakoukku scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leukakoukku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leukakoukku tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Leukakoukku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looks to land a combination but Leukakoukku avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leukakoukku clinches with his opponent.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Leukakoukku shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leukakoukku will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leukakoukku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith won't allow Leukakoukku to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Leukakoukku is retaining full guard.
Leukakoukku keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Leukakoukku is keeping the position.
Adam Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith jabs Leukakoukku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith takes a swing at Leukakoukku's ribcage but misses.
Smith is looking to chop away at Leukakoukku's legs.
Leukakoukku wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leukakoukku's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku avoids the body shot from Smith.
Leukakoukku checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leukakoukku circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a one two combo.
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.
Leukakoukku closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Leukakoukku moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leukakoukku moves away from the strike by Smith.
Leukakoukku wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith lands a nice hook to Leukakoukku's body. Leukakoukku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith lands with a straight right. Leukakoukku didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leukakoukku is defended easily by Smith.
Leukakoukku moves out of range as Smith strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku fails with the takedown.
Leukakoukku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leukakoukku tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leukakoukku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adam Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body punch but Leukakoukku moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leukakoukku on the side of the head.
Smith throws a jab when Leukakoukku was well out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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.
Smith throws a low kick but Leukakoukku moves out of range easily.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leukakoukku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Smith clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leukakoukku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leukakoukku slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leukakoukku looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Leukakoukku counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Leukakoukku looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leukakoukku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku moves nicely into side control.
Leukakoukku trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to bench press Leukakoukku off him but Leukakoukku keeps the position.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Leukakoukku is controlling the position.
Leukakoukku tries to advance to mount but Smith instead regains half guard.
Leukakoukku is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith won't allow Leukakoukku to pass to mount.
Leukakoukku is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leukakoukku trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Leukakoukku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leukakoukku tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
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.
Smith pushes Leukakoukku off looking to stand but Leukakoukku dives back in and keeps control.
Leukakoukku wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leukakoukku is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leukakoukku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leukakoukku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leukakoukku is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Leukakoukku dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Leukakoukku tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leukakoukku's hands.
Leukakoukku looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leukakoukku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a right and a left that Leukakoukku avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Leukakoukku closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leukakoukku clinches up against the cage.
Leukakoukku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leukakoukku shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Leukakoukku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Leukakoukku moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to clinch there but Leukakoukku circles away.
Leukakoukku tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Leukakoukku wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Leukakoukku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Leukakoukku.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leukakoukku checks a low kick from Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Smith!
Adam Smith retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Stojakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakopaljaana comes to the cage accompanied by Julma-Henri & Syrjäytyneet - Pimeessä Hapuilen. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stojakovic's choice of entrance music: Mutant Cunt Sniffer by Venetian Snares. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tibor Stojakovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojakovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stojakovic misses with a two punch combination.
Rakopaljaana tries for a takedown but Stojakovic circles away easily
and Stojakovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rakopaljaana misses with a wild body shot.
Stojakovic takes a swing at Rakopaljaana's ribcage but misses.
Stojakovic throws a wild body kick that Rakopaljaana sees coming a mile off.
Stojakovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakopaljaana.
Stojakovic blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojakovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stojakovic misses with a left hand
and Rakopaljaana counters with a left to the body.
Rakopaljaana rushes Stojakovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojakovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stojakovic is looking to control Rakopaljaana's arms but Rakopaljaana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stojakovic has his back to the cage.
Stojakovic throws a head punch that misses.
Stojakovic digs a right hand underneath Rakopaljaana's ribcage. Rakopaljaana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stojakovic has a couple of punches blocked by Rakopaljaana.
Stojakovic manages to break the clinch.
Stojakovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stojakovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rakopaljaana gets a clinch.
Stojakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stojakovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stalling in the clinch from Stojakovic.
Stojakovic throws a head punch that misses.
Stojakovic manages to break the clinch.
Rakopaljaana looking to score a takedown here. Stojakovic is defending well but Rakopaljaana drives through and ends up in Stojakovic's guard.
Stojakovic is controlling Rakopaljaana's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakopaljaana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the position from guard on top but Stojakovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stojakovic wants to sweep here but Rakopaljaana controlling him for the moment.
Stojakovic wants to stand and escape but Rakopaljaana is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stojakovic is on top in guard.
Stojakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakopaljaana is keeping the position for now.
Stojakovic wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looking to control.
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Stojakovic from controlling successfully.
Rakopaljaana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stojakovic advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojakovic wants to control but Rakopaljaana is keeping him busy.
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.
Stojakovic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rakopaljaana staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Rakopaljaana.
Stojakovic connects with a single shot there.
Rakopaljaana works Stojakovic's body with a nice hook.
Rakopaljaana avoids the body shot from Stojakovic.
Stojakovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rakopaljaana misses with a body shot
and Stojakovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tibor Stojakovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rakopaljaana throws a hook to the side of Stojakovic's head but Stojakovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Stojakovic.
Rakopaljaana throws a right hand that misses
and Stojakovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stojakovic.
Stojakovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rakopaljaana fails with a takedown attempt.
Stojakovic throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stojakovic, as that shot connected.
Stojakovic wants to clinch
and Rakopaljaana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stojakovic's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looking to pass the guard.
Stojakovic wants to sweep here but Rakopaljaana controlling him for the moment.
Rakopaljaana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stojakovic has control of Rakopaljaana's left arm, preventing Rakopaljaana from doing any damage.
Rakopaljaana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Stojakovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Stojakovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rakopaljaanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stojakovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Rakopaljaana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rakopaljaana.
Stojakovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stojakovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stojakovic prevents Rakopaljaana from breaking the clinch.
Stojakovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rakopaljaana turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rakopaljaana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stojakovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stojakovic is looking for a sweep.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the position but Stojakovic is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stojakovic is trying to improve his position.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the position but Stojakovic is working away.
Stojakovic tries to improve position but can't.
Rakopaljaana 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.
Stojakovic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the action but Stojakovic is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stojakovic wants to control but Rakopaljaana postures up.
Stojakovic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rakopaljaana is staying active.
The strikes coming from Rakopaljaana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Stojakovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Rakopaljaana or perhaps it was just good defense by Stojakovic which made him look bad.
Rakopaljaana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rakopaljaana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rakopaljaana misses with a body shot.
Rakopaljaana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stojakovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Rakopaljaana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stojakovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojakovic looks to land a combination but Rakopaljaana avoids it well.
Stojakovic misses with an uppercut. Rakopaljaana saw that one coming.
Stojakovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakopaljaana manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana feints and as Stojakovic raises his hands in defense, Rakopaljaana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stojakovic controlling the position.
Stojakovic trying to control the position.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Stojakovic is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rakopaljaana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stojakovic working a defensive guard here.
Stojakovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tibor Stojakovic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rakopaljaana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stojakovic defends it nicely.
Stojakovic misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stojakovic. Rakopaljaana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rakopaljaana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stojakovic throws a looping overhand right but Rakopaljaana ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stojakovic is fending him off so far but Rakopaljaana persists. Nope, Stojakovic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatjaana Rakopaljaana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stojakovic lands a jab to the nose.
Stojakovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rakopaljaana. That did some damage!
Rakopaljaana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stojakovic avoids the body shot from Rakopaljaana.
Nice body punch from Stojakovic.
Tibor Stojakovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakopaljaana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rakopaljaana lands a body shot.
Stojakovic throws a jab when Rakopaljaana was well out of range.
Stojakovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakopaljaana manages to avoid it.
Rakopaljaana moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Stojakovic as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stojakovic.
Stojakovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stojakovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tatjaana Rakopaljaana has been cut.
Stojakovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Stojakovic.
Stojakovic gets underhooks to prevent Rakopaljaana's takedown attempt.
Rakopaljaana blocks an uppercut.
Stojakovic working aggressively here.
Rakopaljaana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stojakovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Stojakovic.
Stojakovic has Rakopaljaana pressed against the cage, preventing Rakopaljaana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stojakovic stalls.
Rakopaljaana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tibor Stojakovic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatjaana Rakopaljaana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stojakovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rakopaljaana eats them both and turns towards Stojakovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rakopaljaana throws a lazy uppercut
and Stojakovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stojakovic misses with a hook
and Rakopaljaana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stojakovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rakopaljaana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Stojakovic is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stojakovic dives on top into guard.
Stojakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakopaljaana is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stojakovic controls the pace.
Stojakovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stojakovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakopaljaana is retaining full guard.
Rakopaljaana is looking for a triangle but Stojakovic pushes his legs off easily.
Stojakovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakopaljaana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stojakovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stojakovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rakopaljaana is looking for a triangle here but Stojakovic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stojakovic is looking to take a break and control but Rakopaljaana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana is looking for a sweep.
Rakopaljaana is not content to let Stojakovic control the position.
Rakopaljaana tries to buck Stojakovic off but Stojakovic is having none of it.
Stojakovic controlling the position from side mount.
Stojakovic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rakopaljaana to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stojakovic throws a looping overhand right but Rakopaljaana ducks down to avoid it.
Stojakovic cracks Rakopaljaana with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rakopaljaana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakopaljaana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stojakovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stojakovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rakopaljaana has closed the distance and engaged Stojakovic in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tibor Stojakovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tatjaana Rakopaljaana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rakopaljaana slips a jab and a cross from Stojakovic.
Tibor Stojakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakopaljaana moves forwards but Stojakovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rakopaljaana clinches.
Stojakovic throws a head punch that misses.
Stojakovic can't find room to land a body shot as Rakopaljaana controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stojakovic stalling against the cage.
Stojakovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rakopaljaana backwards.
Rakopaljaana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojakovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rakopaljaana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stojakovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojakovic connects with a jab.
Stojakovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rakopaljaana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stojakovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rakopaljaana.
Stojakovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rakopaljaana clinches.
Stojakovic wants the takedown. Rakopaljaana is fighting it off but Stojakovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rakopaljaana's guard against the cage.
Rakopaljaana looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakopaljaana, not yet.
Stojakovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rakopaljaana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stojakovic has managed to get both his arms back between Rakopaljaana's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the position.
Stojakovic wants to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana is keeping the position.
Rakopaljaana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Stojakovic from controlling successfully.
Stojakovic wants to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana is keeping the position.
Stojakovic trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stojakovic looking to sit in guard and control but Rakopaljaana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana tries to free his leg and advance position but Stojakovic is retaining full guard.
Stojakovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stojakovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rakopaljaana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tibor Stojakovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stojakovic throws the left hand but Rakopaljaana avoids the punch easily.
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.
Rakopaljaana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stojakovic.
Stojakovic takes a swing at Rakopaljaana's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Stojakovic misses its intended target.
Stojakovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stojakovic misses with a looping left.
Donk. Rakopaljaana catches Stojakovic right on the button with a cross.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakopaljaana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakopaljaana looks to land a combination but Stojakovic avoids it well.
Rakopaljaana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice combination there by Stojakovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tibor Stojakovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stojakovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tibor Stojakovic! Tibor Stojakovic retains his featherweight title!
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S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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