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Big Island - 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Herrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Herrada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arvo Penaali's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Herrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arvo Penaali!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrada misses with a takedown
and Penaali counters with a shoot takedown. Herrada fights it but they end up in guard.
Penaali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herrada keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
Herrada will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Penaali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herrada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penaali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penaali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herrada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herrada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penaali controls the pace.
Penaali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penaali lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herrada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penaali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Penaali trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penaali is controlling him.
Herrada controls Penaali momentarily but Penaali frees himself.
Penaali trying to control but Herrada is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Penaali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herrada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penaali stopping the sweep attempt from Herrada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herrada tries to clinch up
and Penaali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herrada scores with a head kick. Penaali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Arvo Penaali has been cut.
Herrada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Penaali counters with a nice double leg into side control. Herrada won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali scoring with punches from side control.
Herrada tries to escape but Penaali is in control.
Penaali swings around for an armbar but Herrada sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penaali's guard.
Herrada trying to control the position from guard on top but Penaali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penaali wants to get back to his feet but Herrada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Herrada wanted to stand there but Penaali had control of the position.
Herrada postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penaali keeping full guard, as Herrada tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penaali seems keen to control Herrada's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Arvo Penaali wasn't active enough on the ground.
Penaali fails with the takedown
and Herrada counters with an outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Herrada there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penaali misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Penaali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Herrada connects with an inside leg kick.
Penaali throws a leg kick
and Herrada counters with a slapping leg kick.
Herrada lands a big head kick that sends Penaali tumbling to the mat! Herrada takes a step backwards and waves Penaali back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Penaali is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrada lands a right hook to the body.
Herrada throws a body punch but Penaali moves out of range.
Herrada tries to clinch
and Penaali counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Herrada!
Penaali is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrada wants to control but Penaali is having none of it.
Penaali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herrada is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrada is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Herrada is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herrada gets back to half guard.
Herrada is trying to stand.
Penaali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penaali is looking to stall here but Herrada recovers full guard.
Penaali trying to control but Herrada is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali throwing strikes but missing.
Penaali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Herrada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penaali is one step ahead there.
Penaali trying to control but Herrada is working from the bottom.
Herrada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali lands a couple of digs.
Herrada striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Penaali landing with the ground and pound.
Herrada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penaali thows a big elbow that misses.
Penaali scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penaali trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penaali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrada is keeping the position for now.
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.
Penaali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penaali lands a couple of elbows.
Penaali wants to pass the guard but Herrada is keeping the position.
Penaali connects with a couple of short punches.
Penaaliis looking to pass into half guard but Herrada pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Herrada is in guard.
Penaali has a closed guard, preventing Herrada from standing up.
Penaali has Herrada pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penaali looking to control but Herrada passes into half guard.
Penaali wants to improve his position but Herrada is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Herrada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
That's time! Herrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Herrada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penaali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Herrada shoots in but Penaali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herrada takes a swing at Penaali's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrada wants to clinch
and Penaali counters with a single leg into guard. Herrada didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali is stalling in the full guard.
Penaali preventing the sweep.
Penaali trying to control but Herrada is working from the bottom.
Penaali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herrada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penaali looking to sit in guard and control but Herrada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penaali is on top in guard.
Penaali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Penaali postures up.
Penaali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herrada's guard.
Penaali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herrada is staying active underneath Penaali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Herrada regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penaali.
Penaali distracts Herrada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penaali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herrada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Penaali postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Herrada is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penaali, into his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penaali can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali is looking to sweep but instead, Herrada has passed into half guard.
Herrada tries to stand but can't do so whilst Penaali controls his leg.
Herrada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Herrada wants to control the pace but Penaali is squirming around nicely.
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.
Penaali in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Herrada working the ground and pound effectively.
Penaali bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Penaali looking to pass the guard.
Penaali postures up and lands a big shot to Herrada's brow.
Penaali throwing strikes from guard but Herrada blocks nicely.
Penaali wants to control from the top but Herrada keeps moving.
Penaali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Penaali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penaali has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Penaali!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gepetto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rani Yahya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gepetto Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gepetto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rani Yahya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Yahya counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yahya from controlling successfully.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yahya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Yahya pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Yahya passes into half guard.
Yahya seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gracie is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rani Yahya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Trampling (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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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Trampling!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trampling slips under a jab from Lilke.
Lilke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lilke misses with a hook to the body
and Trampling counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trampling continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Trampling keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lilke's efforts to push away.
Trampling prevents Lilke from breaking the clinch.
Lilke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trampling pushes off an throws an elbow but Lilke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trampling working Lilke over with knees to the body.
Trampling avoiding damage.
Trampling tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trampling taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Trampling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trampling obliges.
Trampling is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Trampling.
Lilke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trampling's head.
Trampling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trampling is looking to score with low kicks.
Lilke scores with a jab.
Lilke misses with a body shot
enabling Trampling to counter with a crisp jab.
Lilke throws a right and a left that Trampling avoids nicely.
Trampling throws a front kick aimed at Lilke's knee but Lilke avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Lilke.
Jab from Lilke.
Lilke avoids the head kick by Trampling.
Trampling goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lilke is rocked!
Lilke misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Lilke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Trampling! Lilke is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Trampling!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Moia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damien Moia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
An elbow from McGarry crashes against the mat.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGarry.
Moia parries the strikes from McGarry easily there. McGarry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moia to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from McGarry are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGarry working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McGarry working the ground and pound but Moia is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from McGarry are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Moia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGarry.
McGarry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Moia works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry with the ground and pound but Moia uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McGarry connects with a couple of short punches.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Moia blocks nicely.
McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGarry throws a strike but Moia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGarry has his foot on Moia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moia works his way back into a safe position though.
McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moia is aware though and is defending well.
McGarry has his foot on Moia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moia works his way back into a safe position though.
Moia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McGarry keeping moving, preventing Moia from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
McGarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGarry has his foot on Moia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moia works his way back into a safe position though.
McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moia is aware though and is defending well.
Moia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moia trying to control but McGarry is working from the bottom.
McGarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moia wants to pass the guard but McGarry is keeping the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Damien Moia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Moia wants to clinch up but McGarry keeps it at a distance.
McGarry moves out of range as Moia strikes.
McGarry blocks a head kick by Moia.
Moia clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Moia.
It looks like Leo McGarry has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on McGarry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGarry trying to stall but Moia improves his position.
Moia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moia.
McGarry tries to break the clinch but Moia is controlling the position.
McGarry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moia prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo McGarry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGarry.
Moia tries to clinch but McGarry moves out of range.
McGarry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Moia blocks nicely.
McGarry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGarry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGarry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Moia blocks nicely.
McGarry looking to pass the guard.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGarry landing with the ground and pound.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGarry chips away with some ground and pound.
Moia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGarry trying to move into half guard but instead Moia has managed to sweep!
McGarry working for a triangle but Moia defends it easily.
Moia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGarry keeping moving, preventing Moia from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moia defends well.
Moia won't allow McGarry to sweep him here.
McGarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moia defends it easily.
Moia wants to control from the top but McGarry keeps moving.
Moia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGarry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moia stays in close to McGarry's body and controls the position.
McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGarry wants to sweep here but Moia controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo McGarry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGarry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moia to the mat! Moia manages to get full guard.
McGarry throws and elbow that misses. Moia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarry's guard. Nice move by Moia!
McGarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGarry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGarry keeping moving, preventing Moia from controlling successfully.
McGarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moia defends well.
McGarry is looking for a triangle but Moia pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGarry looking for a guillotine here but Moia defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moia defends it easily.
Moia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moia trying to control but McGarry is working from the bottom.
McGarry working for a triangle but Moia defends it easily.
Moia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moia passes into side control.
McGarry tries to buck Moia off but Moia is having none of it.
Moia trying to control the position but McGarry is working away.
Moia is staying tight to McGarry's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
McGarry throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Moia trying to control the action but McGarry is working from the bottom.
Moia is working to tighten is grip on McGarry's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McGarry has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Moia is really squeezing tight and eventually McGarry passes out! Moia breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Damien Moia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bario Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bario Lopez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bario Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Alexander!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexander fails with the takedown
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Alexander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bario Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lopez.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez.
Alexander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Alexander has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez is pressed up against the cage. Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopez down to the mat. Lopez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexander has his takedown stuffed
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexander looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alexander has his feet on Lopez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexander shoots and misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alexander looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
Alexander working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bario Lopez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lopez on his heels. He'll look to pass Lopez's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexander on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Alexander controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alexander advances position into side control!
Lopez is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Alexander tries to score with some ground and pound. Lopez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexander wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Alexander grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lopez has one of Alexander's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lopez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Alexander throws an elbow but Lopez slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Alexander working the strikes but Lopez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Alexander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Lopez is in trouble now - Alexander has advanced to mount!
Alexander thowing shots but they're missing.
Lopez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alexander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Alexander seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alexander has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Alexander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Bario Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Alexander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Alexander thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander fails with the takedown
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lopez counters with an outside leg kick.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez throws a right hand that Alexander ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexander also avoids with ease.
Alexander misses with a takedown
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander swings around for an armbar but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alexander's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alexander throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alexander misses with a head shot.
Alexander punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexander has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Alexander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Salas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Are A Pirate. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikel Salas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Salas.
Salas lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Salas is controlling him.
Salas digs a right hand into Russell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russell's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Salas.
Salas lands a shot to the body.
Salas pushes Russell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Salas keeps him there for the moment.
Salas scores with a shoulder strike.
Salas stalls.
Salas prevents Russell from breaking the clinch.
Salas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salas has him pressed against the cage.
Salas is struggling to control the position.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Salas is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Salas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Salas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Salas lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salas.
A shot in the inside from Salas.
Salas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Salas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Salas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salas lands an elbow just above Russell 's eye.
It looks like Kyle Russell has been cut.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salas is working Russell over against the cage.
Salas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Russell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Salas.
Salas works on Russell's body with a couple of short punches.
Salas lands with a left to the head.
Salas works on Russell's body with a couple of short punches.
Salas has Russell pressed against the cage.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Salas.
Salas is working Russell over against the cage.
Salas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Salas continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikel Salas.
Salas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salas jabs at Russell's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salas scores with a nice strike.
Salas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Salas stalks Russell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Russell's face. Russell staggers backwards, shaken.
Russell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salas thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
Salas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russell circles away quickly and effectively.
Salas gets a clinch.
Salas scores with a hook to the body.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
Russell letting Salas take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Salas.
Salas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikel Salas.
Salas thuds his right hand into Russell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Salas cracks Russell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salas takes the fight into the clinch.
Salas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russell up against the cage.
Russell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salas lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Salas to work.
A body shot lands from Salas.
Salas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Salas has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Salas - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Salas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Salas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Salas effectively controlling the action here.
Salas scores with a hook to the body.
Salas lands a hook that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Salas digs a right hand into Russell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russell's gas tank.
Salas scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Salas.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Salas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Salas.
Salas is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Salas.
Salas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Salas stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikel Salas.
Salas catches Russell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell tries to move into range but Salas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salas works Russell's body with a nice hook.
Salas has Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Salas - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Salas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Russell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salas cracks a nice hook into Russell's ribs.
Russell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salas counters by clinching up.
Salas crunches a lovely knee into Russell's ribcage.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salas is struggling to control the position.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Salas has double underhooks.
Salas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Russell.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salas stalling the fight.
Russell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
Salas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russell's efforts to push away.
Mikel Salas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Salas - that landed with a thud.
Salas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salas controlling the action here for a moment.
Salas scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salas digs a right hand into Russell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russell's gas tank.
Salas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Salas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salas is leaning against Russell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salas scores with a hook to the body.
Salas lands with a left to the head.
Salas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Salas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Salas.
Salas stalling.
Salas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Salas avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Salas.
Salas leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Salas.
Salas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Salas lands a body shot.
Salas pushes Russell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salas prevents Russell from breaking the clinch.
Salas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russell or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salas stalls.
Salas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salas is struggling to control the position.
Russell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Salas as the two fighters clinch.
Salas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Russell.
Salas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Salas lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Salas - that landed with a thud.
Salas digs a right hand underneath Russell's ribcage. Russell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Salas on the inside.
Salas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Salas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salas.
Salas presses Russell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salas stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Salas as the two fighters clinch.
Salas works on Russell's body with a couple of short punches.
Salas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikel Salas.
Salas rushes Russell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Salas.
Salas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Salas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russell or not.
Salas lands a nice shot to the body.
Salas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russell up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salas.
Salas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salas lands a left hand.
Salas lands a shoulder strike.
Salas lands a nice uppercut.
Salas lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salas.
Salas lands an uppercut.
Salas avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salas presses Russell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russell up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Salas.
A right hand to the body from Salas.
Salas is pushing Russell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salas works on Russell's body with a couple of short punches.
Salas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Salas.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikel Salas.
Salas lands a jab-cross combination.
Russell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salas counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salas cracks a nice hook into Russell's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Salas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Russell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Salas.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Salas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Salas both land. Nice combination.
Salas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Russell swings widly with a right hand
enabling Salas to counter with a crisp jab.
Salas drives through and clinches with Russell against the cage.
Salas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Salas lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Salas.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Salas keeps him there for the moment.
Salas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salas gets through Russell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Salas - that landed with a thud.
Salas just leaning against Russell, taking a breather.
Salas lands a right hand.
Salas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Salas on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Salas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salas lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Salas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Salas presses Russell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russell up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikel Salas.
Salas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kyle Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Russell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salas counters by moving into the clinch.
Salas controlling the action here for a moment.
Salas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Salas.
A right handed body shot lands from Salas.
Salas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Salas receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Salas lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Salas.
Russell being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Salas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikel Salas.
A shot to the liver by Salas. Beautiful body shot.
Russell walks into a straight right hand from Salas.
Russell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salas counters by moving into the clinch.
Salas lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Salas.
A right handed body shot lands from Salas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Salas.
Salas digs a right hand underneath Russell's ribcage. Russell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Salas to work.
Salas lands a nice uppercut.
Salas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kyle Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salas leaning against his opponent.
Salas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Salas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikel Salas.
Salas scores with a hook.
Salas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Russell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russell tries to circle away but Salas has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Salas as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Salas.
Salas just leaning against Russell, taking a breather.
Salas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Salas lands a shot to the body.
Salas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russell or not.
Mikel Salas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salas presses Russell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Salas to work.
Salas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salas lands a body shot.
Salas stalls.
Salas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russell or not.
Salas lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salas lands a nice uppercut.
Salas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Salas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Salas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salas 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 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Salas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Temple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Ramblin' Gamblin' Man as his entrance music. Tom Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Temple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Temple checks it well.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Temple.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temple.
Temple throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Temple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Temple misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Temple. Those never looked like landing.
Temple swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Temple misses with a wild body shot.
Temple checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Temple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Temple rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Temple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Temple sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Temple scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Temple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Temple.
Johnson wants to slow Temple down by chopping away at his legs.
Temple takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Temple counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Temple counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Temple avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Temple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Temple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Temple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temple throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Temple was not able to check.
Temple throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Temple is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Temple counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Temple to acknowledge the strikes.
Temple with a hook.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temple counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temple counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Temple avoids nicely.
Temple misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Temple is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Temple's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Temple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temple throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Temple falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Temple misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Temple 's knee.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Temple avoids nicely.
Temple swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Temple lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Temple misses with a body shot.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Temple is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Temple tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temple misses with a left hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tom Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temple throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Temple throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Temple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Temple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Temple avoids nicely.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temple.
Temple throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Temple blocks the leg kick.
Henry Temple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Temple catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Temple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson feints and then cracks Temple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Temple down.
Temple throws a combination that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Temple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson tries to clinch but Temple is having none of it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temple swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Temple misses the shot to the body.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Temple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tom Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temple misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Temple 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.
Temple dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Temple throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Temple catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Temple rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temple counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Temple under the eye.
Temple fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Temple eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Temple misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson cracks the inside of Temple's front leg.
Temple throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Temple 's knee.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Temple.
Decent striking displayed by Temple there.
Temple misses with an uppercut
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temple counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Temple throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Temple was not able to check.
Temple throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Temple misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Temple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tom Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Temple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Temple misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Temple 's knee.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Temple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Temple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Temple's front leg but catches the back leg as Temple tries to avoid it.
Temple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Temple.
Temple throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Temple. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Temple misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Temple's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temple throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson stalks Temple and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Temple's face. Temple staggers backwards, shaken.
Temple throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Temple throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Temple misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Temple misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Henry Temple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temple misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson throws a right hand that Temple ducks under and follows up with a left that Temple also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Johnson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lafon Bornay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieu has chosen "Derezzed" by Daft Punk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jin Lieu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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19
168 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lafon Bornay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Lieu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lieu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lieu has Bornay up against the cage in a clinch.
Lieu misses with some punches.
Bornay stalls.
Lieu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bornay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lieu's brow.
Lieu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bornay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lieu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bornay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bornay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lieu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bornay.
A head punch on the inside from Lieu fails to land.
Bornay avoiding damage.
Lieu throws a head punch that misses.
Lieu stalling against the cage.
Lieu lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Bornay.
Lieu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bornay.
Lieu digs a right hand into Bornay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bornay's gas tank.
Lieu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bornay.
Lieu lands an uppercut.
Lieu misses with the head strike.
Lieu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bornay.
Lieu letting Bornay take a breather here.
Bornay avoids the elbow strike from Lieu, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lieu.
Bornay is breathing heavily.
Lieu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lieu cracks Bornay with a nice body shot.
Bornay blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lieu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lieu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lieu scores with a hook to the body.
Lieu tries to throw a body punch but Bornay avoids it by throwing Lieu back against the cage.
Lieu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lieu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lieu tries to land a knee to the head but Bornay blocks with his arms.
Lieu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lieu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lieu scores with a hook to the body.
Bornay takes a shot to the head.
Lieu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lieu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bornay blocks it with crossed arms.
Lieu tries to land a knee to the head but Bornay blocks with his arms.
Lieu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lieu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bornay avoiding damage as Lieu throws knees to the body.
Bornay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bornay blocks an elbow strike from Lieu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornay blocking some punches.
Bornay is pushing Lieu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lieu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lieu can't find room to land a body shot as Bornay controls the action.
Lieu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bornay blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lieu fails to land.
Lieu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lieu lands with a left to the head.
Lieu has a couple of punches blocked by Bornay.
A short uppercut from Lieu.
Lieu tries to land knees in the clinch but Bornay avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Bornay.
Bornay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bornay lands an elbow that stopped Lieu in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Lieu fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lieu is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Lieu lands a shoulder strike.
Bornay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lieu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lieu misses with some punches.
Lieu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lieu trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bornay.
Lieu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lieu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bornay's brow.
Lieu misses with a body punch.
Lieu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bornay's elbow.
Lieu trying to stall but Bornay improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Lieu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lieu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bornays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bornay moves into the clinch successfully.
Bornay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lieu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bornay's brow.
Lieu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bornay's elbow.
Bornay avoids a wild elbow strike from Lieu.
Lieu avoids the elbow strike from Bornay, against the cage.
Lieu misses with some punches.
Lieu throws a head punch that misses.
Lieu avoids the elbow strike from Bornay, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bornay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lieu's brow.
Bornay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lieu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornay stalling in the clinch but Lieu improves position.
Bornay lands a damaging elbow.
Lieu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lieu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bornay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bornay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lieu misses with the head strike.
Bornay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lieu stalling.
Bornay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lieu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bornay's brow.
Lieu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lieu throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lieu.
Lieu is trying to maintain a safe position but Bornay gets an underhook and turns Lieu into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lieu has a couple of punches blocked by Bornay.
Lieu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bornay controls his hands.
Lieu tries to stall but Bornay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bornay avoids a wild elbow strike from Lieu.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lieu obliges.
Lieu working aggressively here.
Lieu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lieu lands with a light punch inside.
Lieu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lieu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bornay uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bornay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lieu up against the cage.
Lieu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lieu has a couple of punches blocked by Bornay.
Lieu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lieu being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lieu misses with an elbow over the top.
Lieu tries to work over Bornay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lieu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lieu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bornay's elbow.
Bornay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lieu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lieu misses with a punch to the body.
Lieu just leaning against Bornay, taking a breather.
Lieu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lieu misses with a knee strike.
Lieu misses with a knee to the head.
Lieu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bornay backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lieu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lieu.
Lieu lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lieu.
Lieu avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lieu fails to land.
Lieu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bornay slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bornay.
Bornay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bornay avoiding damage as Lieu throws knees to the body.
Bornay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bornay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bornay avoids a wild elbow strike from Lieu.
Lieu throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Lieu 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.
Bornay rushes Lieu and presses him up against the cage.
Lieu tries a body shot but Bornay blocks it.
Lieu lands with a left to the head.
Bornay stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lieu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bornay's brow.
Lieu misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bornay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bornay blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lieu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lieu misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bornay as Lieu tries to tie him up.
Lieu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lieu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bornay controls his hands.
Lieu tries to throw a body punch but Bornay avoids it by throwing Lieu back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornay stalls.
Lieu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bornay up against the cage.
Lieu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bornay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bornay blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Lieu.
Lieu lands with a left to the head.
Lieu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bornay controls his hands.
Lieu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bornay throws an elbow but misses.
Lieu scores with a nice hook to the head.
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.
Lieu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lieu working aggressively here.
Lieu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bornay.
Lieu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lieu scores with a shoulder strike.
Lieu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lieu.
Bornay is pushing Lieu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lieu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lieu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bornay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lieu tries to land knees in the clinch but Bornay avoids the damage to the body.
Lieu tries to work over Bornay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lieu trying to land knees to the body.
Lieu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lieu fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Lieu.
Lieu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lieu.
Lieu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lieu misses with some punches.
Lieu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lieu lands a nice shot to the body.
Lieu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lieu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornay blocking some punches.
Lieu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lieu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bornay backwards.
Lieu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bornay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lieu throws a head punch that misses.
Bornay prevents a body shot from Lieu.
Lieu lands with a light punch inside.
Lieu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bornay or not.
Lieu pushes Bornay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lieu lands an elbow inside that Bornay shrugs off.
Jin Lieu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lieu throws a head punch that misses.
Bornay blocks an uppercut.
Bornay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Lieu really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lieu missing with a left hand there. Bornay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Lieu misses.
Lieu lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A slow jab from Lieu misses its intended target.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornay staying out of range there.
Lieu moves into range and clinches up with Bornay.
Lieu pushes Bornay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lieu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lieu lands with a light punch inside.
Lieu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bornay as Lieu tries to tie him up.
Lieu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lieu lands a right hand.
Lieu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lieu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lieu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bornay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornay blocks a body shot from Lieu.
Lieu lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lieu fails to land.
Lieu looking to throw knees to the head but Bornay is blocking nicely.
Lieu misses with a punch on the inside.
Bornay blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lieu.
Lieu looking to stall.
Lieu misses with some punches.
Bornay managing to block the knees to the body from Lieu.
Lieu misses with a knee strike.
Lieu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lieu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lieu gets through Bornay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bornay is trying to maintain a safe position but Lieu gets an underhook and turns Bornay into the cage.
Bornay being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu is trying to maintain a safe position but Bornay gets an underhook and turns Lieu into the cage.
Lieu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bornay backwards.
Bornay is looking to control Lieu's arms but Lieu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bornay has his back to the cage.
Lieu misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lieu.
Lieu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bornay's elbow.
Bornay pushes off an throws an elbow but Lieu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lieu is looking to control Bornay's arms but Bornay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lieu has his back to the cage.
Bornay prevents a body shot from Lieu.
A right handed body shot lands from Lieu.
Lieu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bornay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lieu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lieu misses with the head strike.
Lieu lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lieu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lieu can't find room to land a body shot as Bornay controls the action.
Bornay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lieu is keeping busy.
Bornay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bornay looking to slow down the pace here.
Lieu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lieu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lieu trying to land knees to the body.
Lieu lands an uppercut.
Lieu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bornay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bornay is trying to maintain a safe position but Lieu gets an underhook and turns Bornay into the cage.
Bornay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Lieu dominated that fourth round.
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!
Lieu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lieu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bornay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lieu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lieu lands a right hand.
Lieu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lieu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lieu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bornay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lieu.
Lieu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bornay just leaning against Lieu, taking a breather.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lieu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lieu working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Lieu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lieu.
Lieu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lieu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lieu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bornay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lieu tries to land a knee to the head but Bornay blocks with his arms.
Bornay blocking some punches.
Lieu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lieu is leaning against Bornay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lieu tries to throw a body punch but Bornay avoids it by throwing Lieu back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lieu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bornay.
A body shot lands from Lieu.
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.
Lieu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bornay effectively controlling the action here.
Lieu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lieu scores with a shot to the side of Bornay's head.
Lieu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lieu throws a head punch that misses.
Lieu stalling.
Lieu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bornay backwards.
Lieu avoids the elbow strike from Bornay, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bornay.
A bit of stalling here from Bornay.
Bornay stalling in the clinch but Lieu improves position.
Lieu tries a knee to the head but Bornay blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lieu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lieu missing with knees to the body.
Lieu misses with some punches.
Bornay blocks a body shot from Lieu.
Lieu dodges an elbow strike from Bornay.
Bornay slowing the pace effectively.
Lieu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bornay.
Lieu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bornay.
Lieu trying to stall but Bornay improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bornay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bornay lands an elbow inside that Lieu shrugs off.
Bornay avoids the elbow strike from Lieu, against the cage.
Bornay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lieu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bornay up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bornay.
Lieu tries a knee to the head but Bornay blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Lieu fails to land.
Lieu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bornay avoids it.
Lieu digs a right hand underneath Bornay's ribcage. Bornay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lafon Bornay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bornay takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bornay throws an elbow but misses.
Lieu looking to throw knees to the head but Bornay is blocking nicely.
Bornay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lieu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lieu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lieu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lieu blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bornay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lieu's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bornay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Lieu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lieu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Lieu! Jin Lieu retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Eighteen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronnie Riley's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Eighteen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronnie Riley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eighteen.
Eighteen throws a leg kick that misses.
Riley throws a leg kick that misses.
Riley throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eighteen thumps Riley with a low kick.
Riley misses with a hook to the body
and Eighteen counters with a nice body kick.
Eighteen fails with a takedown attempt.
Eighteen misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen throws a leg kick
and Riley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eighteen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Riley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eighteen. Eighteen obviously looking to wear him down.
Riley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eighteen misses with a body punch
and Riley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riley misses with a shot to the body
and Eighteen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eighteen tries to land a front kick but Riley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ronnie Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Riley.
Eighteen tries to score with a low kick but Riley moves his leg out of the way.
Riley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eighteen throws a leg kick but Riley moved away.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eighteen manages to avoid it.
Riley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eighteen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eighteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Riley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eighteen.
Riley works Eighteen's body with a nice hook.
Riley moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Eighteen is predictable there
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eighteen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen throws out a leg kick but Riley moves out of range and Eighteen only half commits.
Riley doesn't manage to clinch there - Eighteen circles away.
Eighteen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eighteen throws a leg kick
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eighteen misses with an uppercut
and Riley counters with a solid body kick.
Riley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eighteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eighteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from Riley is predictable there
and Eighteen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eighteen throws a leg kick
and Riley counters with a low kick, right behind Eighteen 's knee.
Eighteen tries a low kick but Riley avoids it.
Ronnie Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eighteen.
Eighteen tries to land a leg kick but Riley saw it coming and moves away.
Riley doesn't manage to clinch there - Eighteen circles away.
Riley digs a good body shot into Eighteen's ribs.
A low kick from Eighteen is predictable there
and Riley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riley tries to throw a body punch but Eighteen avoids it by throwing Riley back against the cage.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eighteen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Eighteen controls the action.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riley lands an uppercut.
Eighteen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Eighteen.
Eighteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Riley.
Eighteen just leaning against Riley, taking a breather.
Riley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Eighteen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Riley.
Eighteen has Riley pressed against the cage.
Eighteen prevents a body shot from Riley.
Riley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eighteen is trying to maintain a safe position but Riley gets an underhook and turns Eighteen into the cage.
A short left from Riley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eighteen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eighteen digs a right hand underneath Riley's ribcage. Riley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eighteen blocks an uppercut.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eighteen's elbow.
A hook to the body from Riley.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Riley as the two fighters clinch.
Riley throws a head punch that misses.
Riley lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Riley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eighteen blocking some punches.
Riley tries to throw a body punch but Eighteen avoids it by throwing Riley back against the cage.
Riley lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Eighteen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries a body shot but Eighteen blocks it.
Eighteen prevents a body shot from Riley.
Riley working aggressively here.
Riley is working Eighteen over against the cage.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Riley.
Riley digs a right hand into Eighteen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eighteen's gas tank.
Riley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Riley.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eighteen's elbow.
A short left from Riley.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eighteen's elbow.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Eighteen controls the action.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Eighteen controls the action.
Eighteen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Eighteen is looking to control Riley's arms but Riley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eighteen has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riley.
Riley misses with the head strike.
Eighteen is trying to maintain a safe position but Riley gets an underhook and turns Eighteen into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley gets through Eighteen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Riley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eighteen misses with a punch to the body.
Riley scores with a hook to the body.
Eighteen stalling in the clinch but Riley improves position.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Eighteen controls the action.
Eighteen leaning against his opponent.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Riley.
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Riley.
Eighteen taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley lands a shoulder strike.
Eighteen prevents a body shot from Riley.
Riley presses Eighteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eighteen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riley tries a body shot but Eighteen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eighteen.
Eighteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Riley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eighteen tries to land a body kick
and Riley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eighteen's knee momentarily.
Riley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eighteen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eighteen.
Riley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eighteen is looking to wear down Riley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eighteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eighteen throws a leg kick
and Riley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eighteen, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Eighteen is predictable there
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eighteen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eighteen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eighteen throws a body kick that misses.
Eighteen thows a leg kick but Riley checks it
and Riley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Eighteen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Eighteen is rocked!
Eighteen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Eighteen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Riley blocks a head kick by Eighteen.
Horrible takedown by Eighteen or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eighteen throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Eighteen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Riley counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Riley is predictable there
and Eighteen counters with a body kick.
A jab from Eighteen does it's job there.
Eighteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eighteen tries to work over Riley's front leg with a kick but Riley checks it.
Eighteen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eighteen.
Eighteen tries to land a front kick but Riley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eighteen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eighteen. Eighteen obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ronnie Riley just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eighteen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Riley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eighteen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eighteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Eighteen wants to slow Riley down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen throws a leg kick
and Riley counters with a nice leg kick.
Eighteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Eighteen looks for the body kick but Riley saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eighteen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eighteen thows a leg kick but Riley checks it
and Riley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Riley is looking to slow Eighteen down with leg kicks.
Eighteen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riley's guard.
Riley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Eighteen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riley's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eighteen throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Eighteen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Eighteen throws a leg kick
and Riley counters with a straight right hand.
Riley tries to bum rush Eighteen with a series of wild strikes but Eighteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.
Eighteen scores with a hook to the body. Riley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by Riley as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riley misses with a shot to the body
and Eighteen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eighteen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Eighteen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eighteen throws a wild body kick that Riley sees coming a mile off.
Eighteen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eighteen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Riley.
Eighteen tries a low kick but Riley avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dave Eighteen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Eighteen misses with the body kick
and Eighteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eighteen works Riley's body with a nice hook.
Eighteen throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Riley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riley misses with a body shot
and Eighteen counters with a head kick. That will keep Riley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Eighteen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riley's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Eighteen. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eighteen connects with a body shot that sends Riley's belly button to the back.
Riley throws a sloppy body shot
and Eighteen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eighteen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eighteen misses with a low kick.
Eighteen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riley.
Eighteen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen scores with a shot to the body.
Riley moves out of range of the leg kick from Eighteen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eighteen. That's going to slow Riley down.
Riley scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Riley.
Eighteen moves out of range as Riley throws a body kick.
Eighteen throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dave Eighteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen tries to work over Riley's front leg with a kick but Riley checks it.
Eighteen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eighteen throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Riley throws a sloppy head kick
and Eighteen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronnie Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eighteen misses with a low kick.
Eighteen throws a chopping leg kick but Riley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dave Eighteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riley pushes Eighteen away with a front kick.
Eighteen tries to land a body kick
and Riley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Eighteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eighteen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Riley.
A left hand lands to the body for Eighteen.
Eighteen lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eighteen.
Riley prevents a body shot from Eighteen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Eighteen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riley 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 47:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Riley! Ronnie Riley retains his middleweight title!
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RATING
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