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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutherford Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rutherford Hayes enters the ring!
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rutherford Hayes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hayes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Max Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Hayes.
Castle misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
Castle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castle misses with a takedown
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
Castle throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayes counters with a left to the body.
Castle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hayes counters with a left and a right that stings Castle.
Castle throws a combination that misses
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes scores with a one two! Castle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Castle needs to keep his hands up - Hayes had a free shot at his head there.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Hayes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayes counters with a three punch combo that has Castle backing up. Castle nods at Hayes to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice cross by Hayes.
Hayes catches Castle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hayes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castle. Castle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Hayes.
Castle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a straight right hand.
Hayes lands a body shot.
Castle has his takedown stuffed
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
Castle is breathing heavily.
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hayes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Hayes does it's job there.
Castle misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a three punch combo that has Castle backing up. Castle nods at Hayes to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands with a nice combination. Castle backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castle is rocked!
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castle backs up against the ropes.
Oh Castle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hayes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hayes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Castle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hayes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castle on the side of the head.
Hayes punishes Castle's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hayes.
Hayes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Castles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hayes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hayes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castle throws an off balance right hand
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a one two combo.
Castle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Castle wants to clinch
and Castle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hayes looks to land a combination. Castle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castle backs up against the ropes.
Hayes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castle momentarily.
Castle tries to clinch but Hayes moves away
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castle throws a combination that misses
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hayes drops Castle with a right and a left! Hayes comes rushing in but Castle regains his composure and manages to keep Hayes in guard.
It looks like Max Castle has been cut.
Hayes advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castle is defending against the submission attempts here by Hayes.
Hayes seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle is defending against the submission attempts here by Hayes.
Castle seems to have got his legs back now.
Castle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayes.
Hayes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutherford Hayes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Castle's cut.
That's time! Castle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Castle throws a head kick but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Castle eats them both and turns towards Hayes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hayes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castle throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Castle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hayes counters with a two punch combo.
Hayes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castle's head.
Hayes lands the left hand.
Hayes thuds his right hand into Castle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hayes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayes counters with a one-two to the body.
Hayes lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutherford Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle misses with a double jab
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hayes!
The crowd cheers as Hayes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castle doesn't seem phased though.
Hayes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castle doesn't seem bothered though.
Castle misses with a left hand
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayes with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Hayes.
Castle blocks a leg kick.
Hayes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hayes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Castle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hayes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castle has time to react.
Hayes connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Hayes finds it's target.
Castle with a poor takedown
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with a shot to the body
and Hayes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hayes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hayes does it's job there.
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Castle walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Castle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rutherford Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayes cracks Castle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hayes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayes.
Hayes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Castle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes scores with a counter punch that sends Castle to the canvas! Hayes smells blood - he's punishing Castle with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Castle has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rutherford Hayes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donte Demirro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mao Zedong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donte Demirro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demirro shoots and misses
and Zedong counters with a low kick, right behind Demirro 's knee.
Demirro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zedong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Demirro really felt that one!
Donte Demirro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zedong looks to land a body kick but Demirro moved away.
Demirro moves out of range of the body kick.
Demirro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zedong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Demirro is in Zedong's guard.
Demirro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Demirro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zedong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zedong, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zedong is trying to buck Demirro off.
The ground and pound from Demirro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Demirro working the ground and pound but Zedong is defending the strikes.
Zedong wants to get back to his feet.
Zedong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Demirro tries to advance to mount but Zedong instead regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zedong is trying to stand.
Demirro trying to pass the guard but Zedong defending well.
Zedong is looking to escape.
Demirro trying to control the action but Zedong is working from the bottom.
Demirro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zedong pushes Demirro off looking to stand but Demirro dives back in and keeps control.
Zedong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demirro on the ground.
Demirro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zedong sees it coming and defends easily.
Zedong is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirro trying to control from half guard but Zedong is working away.
Demirro prevents Zedong from standing back up.
Demirro is trying to control the action in half guard but Zedong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zedong won't allow Demirro to pass to mount.
Zedong is refusing to be controlled, as Demirro sits in half guard.
Demirro seems to be looking for submissions.
Demirro tries to pass to full mount but Zedong defends it.
Demirro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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.
Demirro lands strikes from half guard.
Zedong tries to kick Demirro off but Demirro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Demirro wants to take a breather but Zedong is having none of it.
Demirro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zedong is just riding it out for now. Demirro eventually gives up the hold.
Demirro is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Demirro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Demirro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zedong throws out a loose jab but Demirro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demirro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zedong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Demirro misses with a takedown
and Zedong counters with an outside leg kick.
Demirro misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mao Zedong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte Demirro.
Demirro fails with the takedown
and Zedong counters with a head kick. That will keep Demirro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zedong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demirro moves out of range as Zedong throws a body kick.
Demirro tries for a takedown but Zedong circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Demirro is breathing heavily.
Zedong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demirro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demirro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zedong counters with a series of strikes. Demirro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Demirro fails with the takedown
and Zedong counters with a body kick that stops Demirro in his tracks momentarily.
Demirro shoots and misses
and Zedong counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Demirro.
Some wild striking there from Zedong.
Demirro moves out of range of the body kick from Zedong.
Demirro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demirro tries for a takedown but Zedong circles away easily
and Zedong counters with a low kick, right behind Demirro 's knee.
Mao Zedong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zedong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demirro blocks a head kick by Zedong.
Demirro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zedong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zedong. Demirro shrugs it off though.
Demirro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demirro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zedong counters with a leg kick.
Zedong throws a head kick that misses.
Zedong throws a right and a left that Demirro avoids nicely.
Demirro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zedong counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zedong.
Both fighters circling a little - Zedong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zedong fails to land with a series of punches.
Zedong misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Zedong misses.
Demirro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zedong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Demirro shoots and misses
and Zedong counters with a nice kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demirro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zedong. That one must have hurt.
Zedong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demirro wants to clinch
and Zedong counters with a left and a right that stings Demirro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Demirro moves to clinch but Zedong breaks away
and Zedong counters with a low kick, right behind Demirro 's knee.
Zedong scores with a head kick. Demirro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A shot to the body from Demirro misses
and Zedong counters with a big head kick but Demirro shrugs it off.
Zedong thuds his shin into the meat of Demirro's side.
Demirro looks to clinch
and Zedong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick from Zedong lands but Demirro takes it in his stride.
Zedong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Demirro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zedong.
Zedong misses with a kick to the body.
Mao Zedong is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong scoring well with a low kick there.
Demirro misses with a takedown attempt
and Zedong counters with a nice body kick.
Demirro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demirro tries to clinch
and Zedong counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Zedong.
Zedong throws a right and a left that Demirro avoids nicely.
Zedong misses with a head kick.
Demirro moves to clinch but Zedong breaks away
and Zedong counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demirro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zedong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Demirro is in Zedong's guard.
Demirro postures up in Zedong's guard and throws a big left but Zedong blocks it.
Zedong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Demirro wants to control from the top but Zedong keeps moving.
Demirro passes Zedong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Demirro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zedong defends it well.
Zedong is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirro trying to control from half guard but Zedong is working away.
Demirro slips a nice elbow through Zedong's hands, connecting with Zedong's forehead.
Demirro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Demirro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zedong is just riding it out for now. Demirro eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Demirro is looking to take a break and control but Zedong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zedong pushes Demirro off looking to stand but Demirro dives back in and keeps control.
Demirro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zedong has one foot on Demirro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zedong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demirro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zedong is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mao Zedong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zedong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mao Zedong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Darglio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Peepers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Red Darglio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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198 lbs
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23
195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Red Darglio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Peepers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peepers shoots in but no luck this time.
Peepers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darglio. That's going to slow Peepers down.
Peepers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darglio misses with a wild body shot.
Peepers shoots for a double leg takedown but Darglio sprawls well. He's pushed Peepers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Red Darglio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Peepers.
Darglio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peepers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peepers blocks a head kick by Darglio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darglio.
Darglio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darglio throws a head kick that misses.
Darglio tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Darglio.
Darglio throws a head kick but Peepers moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darglio looks to land a right hand but Peepers moved out of range.
Red Darglio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darglio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darglio connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Darglio.
Darglio feints and then cracks Peepers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peepers down.
Darglio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peepers looks gassed!
Peepers slips under a jab.
Peepers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Darglio pinned against the cage. Darglio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Darglio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peepers. That did some damage!
Darglio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darglio scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darglio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peepers.
Darglio tests Peepers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darglio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peepers's sensitive parts.
Darglio scores with a head kick. Peepers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That kick from Darglio tenderised Peepers's leg. Peepers is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Darglio lands but Peepers takes it in his stride.
Darglio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peepers.
Peepers is trying desperately to land a takedown but Darglio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Peepers.
Peepers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Darglio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Peepers is rocked!
Darglio closes the distance and clinches.
Peepers is still on wobbly legs! Can Darglio finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darglio lands a big knee to the head and Peepers goes down! Darglio pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Darglio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Brizuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Vares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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315 lbs
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300 lbs
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Great elbows
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Brizuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jussi Vares!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brizuela looks to land a combination. Vares sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jussi Vares has been cut.
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!
Brizuela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brizuela misses with a hook
and Vares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brizuela misses with a right hand
and Vares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brizuela throws an off balance right hand
and Vares counters with a right hand to the body.
Vares misses with a right hand
and Brizuela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brizuela misses with a hook to the body
and Vares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vares throws a jab but it's blocked by Brizuela.
Brizuela misses with a left hand
and Vares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brizuela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela tries to close the distance and clinch but Vares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brizuela swings widly with a right hand
and Vares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vares misses with a hook
enabling Brizuela to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vares throws a poor cross that misses
and Brizuela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brizuela tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Vares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brizuela misses with a double jab
and Vares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brizuela misses with a left hand
and Vares counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vares connects with a crisp jab.
Brizuela tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vares counters with a nice body shot.
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 Francis Brizuela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jussi Vares's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vares throws a good cross that connects.
Brizuela swings widly with a right hand
and Vares counters with a straight right hand.
Brizuela throws an off balance right hand
letting Vares counter with a right hand.
Brizuela just misses with a punch to the body.
Brizuela is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brizuela closes the distance but Vares moves to the side
and Vares counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brizuela lands with a good body shot.
Vares throws a hook to the side of Brizuela's head but Brizuela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vares scores with a sloppy right hand. Brizuela should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela throws a poor cross that misses
and Vares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vares has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brizuela tries to clinch but Vares moves away
and Vares counters with a nice uppercut.
Vares misses with a jab to the body
and Brizuela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brizuela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vares lands with a good body shot.
Vares misses with an uppercut
enabling Brizuela to counter with a crisp jab.
Vares throws a looping overhand right but Brizuela ducks down to avoid it.
Vares is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vares misses with a looping left.
Brizuela tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela throws a right hand that misses
and Vares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vares misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Brizuela to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brizuela drops Vares with a beautiful combination! Vares stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brizuela is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Brizuela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jussi Vares'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. This is the final round!
Brizuela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vares.
Jab by Vares.
Francis Brizuela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brizuela wants to clinch up but Vares keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vares misses with a hook
and Brizuela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brizuela throws a lazy uppercut
and Vares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brizuela tries to clinch up but Vares circles away and keeps his distance.
Brizuela swings widly with a right hand
letting Vares counter with a right hand.
Brizuela throws a lazy uppercut
and Vares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brizuela misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vares counter with a right hand.
Jussi Vares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brizuela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brizuela feints a jab promting Vares to slip. Brizuela then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vares slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brizuela wants to clinch up but Vares keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela throws a lazy uppercut
and Vares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brizuela scores with a hook to the body. Vares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vares moves out of range as Brizuela strikes.
Brizuela throws a jab when Vares was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Francis Brizuela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vares misses with a shot to the body
and Brizuela counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brizuela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Brizuela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brizuela has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Brizuela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Omigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leviathen Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leviathen Rage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
255 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Omigawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leviathen Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage checks the leg kick.
Omigawa is looking to score with low kicks.
Omigawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Omigawa to the ground. Rage is now in Omigawa's guard.
Omigawa wants to stand and escape but Rage is having none of it.
Rage throwing strikes from guard but Omigawa blocks nicely.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omigawa is keeping the position for now.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omigawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rage throwing strikes from guard but Omigawa blocks nicely.
Rage throwing strikes from guard but Omigawa blocks nicely.
Omigawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rage on the ground.
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omigawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omigawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omigawa's guard.
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.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rage drops an elbow to the side of Omigawa's head.
Rage gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ken Omigawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omigawa gets caught flat footed, as Rage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rage stands and throws Omigawa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rage scoring with punches from side control.
Omigawa is breathing heavily.
Rage scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Omigawa to see if he's OK.
Rage lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage decides to stand back up. Rage steps back and let's Omigawa get back to his feet.
Rage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omigawa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rage manages to end up in side control.
Rage is trying to get an arm triangle but Omigawa is defending well.
Rage scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Omigawa to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rage cracks Omigawa with a big elbow.
Omigawa is rocked!
It looks like Ken Omigawa has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage advances nicely into full mount.
Rage controlling from the full mount.
Rage postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Omigawa in real trouble here! The ref calls for Omigawa to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leviathen Rage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Santana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula looks to land a right hand but Santana moved out of range.
Santana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Santana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santana takes a swing at Hulahula's ribcage but misses.
Santana scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Hulahula.
Santana misses with a jab to the body
and Hulahula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hulahula catches Santana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hulahula circles away quickly and effectively.
Hulahula darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana pushes Hulahula off looking to stand but Hulahula dives back in and keeps control.
Hulahula passes to full mount!
Santana is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hulahula scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hulahula connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santana is in a horrible position here. Hulahula smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Santana is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hulahula! Santana is hurt baaadly! Hulahula is firing away with more strikes - Santana is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heimo Hulahula!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rage on his heels. He'll look to pass Rage's guard now, I'm sure.
Kent prevents Rage from getting back to his feet.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kent trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Kent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kent stops Rage from standing up.
Rage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage can't keep his opponent in guard - Kent advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kent passes to side control.
Kent working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
It looks like Gunner Rage has been cut.
Kent is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rage looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kent gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rage is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kent lets go of the hold and Rage can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clark Kent!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Penn's choice of entrance music: BJ Penn. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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143 lbs
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn, right into the meat.
Downs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Downs counters by clinching up.
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn throws a body punch but Downs moves out of range.
Good work by Downs as he checks the leg kick.
Downs closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Downs pushes Penn against the ropes but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Downs shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downs.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Downs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Downs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penn sneaks back into half guard.
Penn is positioning himself well to prevent Downs advancing to mount.
Downs wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Downs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Penn reverses the position - he's now on top in Downs's guard.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downs keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Downs kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Downs.
Downs trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bj Penn.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Downs manages to avoid it.
Penn scores with a nice head shot.
Downs checks a low kick from Penn.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Downs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Downs from controlling successfully.
Downs stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Downs swings around for an armbar but Penn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Downs's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Downs is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is stalling in the full guard.
Downs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Downs has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Downs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Downs keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Downs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Downs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Penn.
Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Guy Downs has been cut.
Downs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Downs scores with a body shot.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Downs was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn misses with a shot to the body
and Downs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Downs.
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Downs is out of range.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Downs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downs drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Downs off! Downs jumps back into Penn's guard.
Downs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Downs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Downs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Downs is retaining full guard.
Downs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Downs is keeping the position.
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guy Downs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Downs.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Downs's legs - danger averted.
Downs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Downs's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn advances to half guard.
Downs looking for submissions off his back.
Penn content to control rather than advance.
Downs is in trouble now - Penn has advanced to mount!
Downs is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn working for a submission but Downs is keeping him at bay.
Downs is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Penn moves nicely into side control.
Penn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Downs is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Penn yanks on the arm and Downs is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Penn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bj Penn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey comes to the ring accompanied by E-17 "Deep". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Harvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Shmuck!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmuck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shmuck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harvey counters with a one-two to the body.
Shmuck looks to clinch
and Harvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shmuck is rocked!
Harvey throws a poor cross that misses
and Shmuck counters with a straight right hand.
Shmuck is still on wobbly legs! Can Harvey finish him?
A swing and a miss from Shmuck.
Shmuck seems to have recovered his senses.
Harvey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Harvey misses.
Shmuck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harvey, pushing him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Shmuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shmuck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harvey blocks it with crossed arms.
Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harvey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Harvey. Beautiful body shot.
Harvey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shmuck doesn't seem bothered though.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harvey has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shmuck is working for takedown but Harvey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shmuck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harvey with a knee to the head.
Harvey lands a left hand.
Shmuck tries to stall but Harvey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harvey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harvey scores with a shot to the side of Shmuck's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Harvey on the inside.
Harvey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harvey is working Shmuck over against the ropes.
Shmuck looking to throw knees to the head but Harvey is blocking nicely.
Harvey digs a right hand into Shmuck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shmuck's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Shmuck throws an elbow but misses.
Harvey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shmuck backwards.
Harvey has Shmuck pressed against the ropes.
Harvey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harvey throws a nice head kick!
Shmuck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harvey misses with a jab to the body
and Shmuck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harvey won't be happy with that.
Shmuck looks gassed!
Harvey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harvey is trying to control Shmuck's posture but Shmuck avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck trying to control the position but Harvey is working away.
The strikes coming from Shmuck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harvey is trying to control Shmuck's posture but Shmuck avoids it.
Harvey is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Shmuck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Harvey to his feet.
Harvey misses with a body kick.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shmuck was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Harvey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey rushes Shmuck and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Harvey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harvey.
Shmuck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shmuck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harvey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Harvey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shmuck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harvey.
Harvey lands an uppercut.
Harvey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shmuck prevents a body shot from Harvey.
Harvey blocks the elbow strike.
Harvey looking to stall.
Shmuck tries a knee to the head but Harvey blocks it.
A short uppercut from Harvey.
Harvey breaks from the clinch.
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harvey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Harvey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shmucks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shmuck moves away from the strike by Harvey.
Harvey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shmuck's head.
Shmuck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brian Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Shmuck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Harvey is predictable there
and Shmuck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harvey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shmuck backwards.
Shmuck misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shmuck is trying to drag Harvey to the mat but Harvey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Harvey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shmuck manages to avoid it.
Harvey scores with a nice strike.
Harvey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shmuck. Shmuck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shmuck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harvey defends it nicely.
Shmuck darts in trying to clinch
and Harvey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shmuck shoots and misses
and Harvey counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shmuck slips a jab and a cross from Harvey.
Harvey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Harvey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harvey takes a swing at Shmuck's ribcage but misses.
Shmuck shoots for a takedown but Harvey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harvey tries to work over Shmuck's front leg with a kick but Shmuck checks it.
Harvey throws a hook but Shmuck avoids it easily.
Harvey misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shmuck, as that shot connected.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Shmuck is just out of range.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Harvey counter with a right hand.
Shmuck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shmuck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harvey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shmuck counters with a takedown into side control.
Harvey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shmuck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harvey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shmuck.
Shmuck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shmuck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harvey defending well though.
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shmuck pulls his head out easily.
Harvey is looking to improve his position.
Shmuck is looking for a kimura here.
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shmuck pulls his head out easily.
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.
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shmuck pulls his head out easily.
Shmuck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harvey defending well though.
Shmuck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harvey is refusing to be controlled, as Shmuck sits in half guard.
Shmuck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harvey trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shmuck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shmuck is keen to just control but Harvey is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harvey trying to hold on to Shmuck's head to control him but Shmuck postures up.
Harvey is staying active underneath Shmuck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Buck Shmuck.
Harvey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harvey misses with a body kick.
Shmuck is looking to clinch.
Buck Shmuck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shmuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harvey throws out a loose jab but Shmuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shmuck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shmuck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harvey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buck Shmuck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harvey misses with an uppercut
and Shmuck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shmuck tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Harvey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shmuck tries to clinch there but Harvey circles away.
Harvey forces Shmuck back against the ropes and clinches.
Shmuck takes a shot to the head.
Harvey lands with a right to the head.
Shmuck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shmuck takes a shot to the head.
Harvey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Harvey - that landed with a thud.
Shmuck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Harvey.
Shmuck trying to stall but Harvey improves his position.
Shmuck being controlled against the ropes.
Shmuck is working for takedown but Harvey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harvey avoiding damage as Shmuck throws knees to the body.
Harvey slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harvey as Shmuck tries to tie him up.
Harvey breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Harvey does no damage.
Shmuck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shmuck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Harvey gets full guard.
Shmuck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harvey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harvey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shmuck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck gets to his feet. Harvey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shmuck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harvey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Harvey.
Shmuck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harvey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shmuck stalling in the clinch but Harvey improves position.
Shmuck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shmuck goes for a takedown attempt but Harvey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brian Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Shmuck.
Harvey digs a good body shot into Shmuck's ribs.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey throws a head kick but Shmuck moves out of range.
Shmuck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck tries to clinch
and Harvey counters with a left to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harvey. That's going to slow Shmuck down.
Harvey misses with a two punch combination.
Harvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brian Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Harvey.
Harvey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shmuck.
Harvey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Shmuck is just out of range.
Shmuck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shmuck throws a head kick that misses.
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harvey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shmuck. Shmuck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Shmuck.
Harvey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shmuck's head.
Shmuck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harvey counters with a left to the body.
Harvey throws a leg kick which misses Shmuck's front leg but catches the back leg as Shmuck tries to avoid it.
Harvey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harvey.
Shmuck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shmuck misses with a kick to the body.
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harvey sprawls well. Harvey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shmuck gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey clinches with his opponent.
Harvey lands with a light punch inside.
Harvey tries to land a knee to the head but Shmuck blocks with his arms.
Shmuck tries a knee to the head but Harvey blocks it.
Harvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Harvey clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shmuck drops his hands momentarily and Harvey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shmuck checks a leg kick.
Shmuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harvey.
Shmuck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harvey tries to avoid it but Shmuck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harvey to the ground. Harvey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Shmuck moves out of range easily.
Shmuck clinches up with Harvey and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Harvey on the inside.
Shmuck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harvey avoids it.
Harvey scores with a shot to the side of Shmuck's head.
Harvey throws a head punch that misses.
Harvey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harvey managing to block the knees to the body from Shmuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harvey tries a knee to the head but Shmuck blocks it.
Harvey wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Harvey.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Harvey scores with a shot to the side of Shmuck's head.
Harvey lands a shot to the body.
Shmuck throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey is working Shmuck over against the ropes.
Harvey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harvey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harvey tries a knee to the head but Shmuck blocks it.
Harvey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harvey lands with a left to the head.
Shmuck missing with knees to the body.
Harvey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shmuck blocks it with crossed arms.
Harvey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shmucks head.
Shmuck looking to throw knees to the head but Harvey is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Harvey.
Harvey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shmuck backwards.
Harvey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harvey lands with a short shot to the head.
Shmuck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harvey is defending well for now.
Harvey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harvey cracks Shmuck with a nice body shot.
Harvey misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Shmuck.
Harvey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shmuck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harvey avoids it.
Harvey lands a body punch.
Harvey scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shmuck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harvey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harvey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shmuck.
Harvey jabs Shmuck right on the nose. Shmuck blinks but takes it well.
Shmuck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harvey to score with a decent uppercut.
Shmuck tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brian Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Shmuck.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harvey.
Shmuck avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Nice body kick from Harvey.
Shmuck tries to clinch up
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Harvey.
Shmuck looks to clinch
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey misses with a series of wild punches.
Harvey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harvey sprawls well. Harvey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shmuck gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harvey swinging wildly here.
Harvey dives in and scores a takedown into Shmuck's guard.
Shmuck trying to control the position.
Shmuck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey looking to sit in guard and control but Shmuck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harvey trying to keep a closed guard but Shmuck is proving a slippery customer.
Harvey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shmuck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shmuck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harvey has his foot on Shmuck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shmuck works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Harvey had his way with Buck Shmuck in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Harvey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shmuck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shmuck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shmuck tries a head kick but it misses.
Shmuck tries to close the distance and clinch but Harvey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harvey.
Harvey tries to bum rush Shmuck with a series of wild strikes but Shmuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harvey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harvey wants it to stay on the feet.
Shmuck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shmuck is looking to clinch.
Shmuck tries to clinch but Harvey is having none of it.
Shmuck closes the distance but Harvey moves to the side
and Harvey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harvey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shmuck counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shmuck lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Harvey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shmuck is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shmuck is looking to clinch but Harvey is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey lands a nice looking body kick.
Shmuck closes the distance but Harvey moves to the side
and Harvey counters with a series of strikes. Shmuck will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Harvey.
Shmuck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harvey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shmuck clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Harvey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harvey is looking to control Shmuck's arms but Shmuck gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harvey has his back to the ropes.
Shmuck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harvey is stalling here.
Harvey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shmuck.
Harvey is working Shmuck over against the ropes.
Shmuck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shmuck pushes off an throws an elbow but Harvey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Harvey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harvey lands with a left to the head.
Shmuck is trying to stall.
Brian Harvey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shmuck blocking some punches.
Buck Shmuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey stalling in the clinch but Shmuck improves position.
Shmuck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harvey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harvey scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shmuck as Harvey tries to tie him up.
Shmuck slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Harvey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harvey is looking to control Shmuck's arms but Shmuck gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harvey has his back to the ropes.
Shmuck misses with a knee strike.
Shmuck is working for takedown but Harvey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harvey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shmucks head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harvey.
Shmuck is trying to drag Harvey to the mat but Harvey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Brian Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Shmuck.
Harvey stalling in the clinch but Shmuck improves position.
Harvey scores with a knee to the head.
Harvey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Harvey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Harvey coming out on top.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shmuck manages to avoid it.
Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvey rushes Shmuck and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Harvey - that landed with a thud.
Harvey misses with the head strike.
Harvey is pressed up against the ropes. Shmuck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harvey down to the mat. Harvey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harvey scores with a shot to the body.
Harvey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shmuck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey.
Shmuck drives through with a takedown into Harvey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harvey has his foot on Shmuck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shmuck works his way back into a safe position though.
Shmuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey looking to control.
Brian Harvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck tries to stand but Harvey is controlling from the bottom.
Harvey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shmuck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shmuck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harvey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shmuck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shmuck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shmuck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shmuck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Harvey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harvey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Harvey!
Brian Harvey retains his bantamweight title!
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