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Fight Night 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thuansh Uthaisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Radziewo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thuansh Uthaisk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artur Radziewo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uthaisk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Uthaisk seems to be looking for submissions.
Radziewo trying to control here.
Uthaisk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Radziewo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uthaisk slips a nice elbow through Radziewo's hands, connecting with Radziewo's forehead.
Uthaisk seems to be working for a kimura but Radziewo defends the submission attempt.
Radziewo tries to get to full guard but Uthaisk has control of the leg.
Uthaisk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Radziewo wants to improve his position but Uthaisk is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radziewo moves into full guard.
Uthaisk drops back looking for a leg! Radziewo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Radziewo manages to kick Uthaisk off! Uthaisk jumps back into Radziewo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uthaisk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Radziewo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uthaisk has Radziewo in his guard.
Uthaisk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Radziewo on the ground.
Radziewo stopping the sweep attempt from Uthaisk.
Radziewo trying to control the position from guard on top but Uthaisk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radziewo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uthaisk trying to keep a closed guard but Radziewo is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uthaisk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uthaisk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Uthaisk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Radziewo defends well.
Radziewo wants to control from the top but Uthaisk keeps moving.
Radziewo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uthaisk kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Radziewo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Radziewo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uthaisk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uthaisk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uthaisk!
Uthaisk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uthaisk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uthaisk working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Uthaisk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Uthaisk crashes against the mat.
Uthaisk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Radziewo is looking for a sweep.
Uthaisk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Radziewo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Radziewo can't do much from the bottom here.
Uthaisk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Uthaisk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radziewo scores with a jab. Uthaisk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uthaisk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Radziewo to the ground. Uthaisk is now in Radziewo's guard.
Uthaisk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uthaisk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Radziewo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Radziewo has escaped and now he's on top!
Radziewo is looking to stand up but Uthaisk won't let him.
Radziewo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Radziewo looks gassed!
Uthaisk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thuansh Uthaisk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uthaisk gets caught flat footed, as Radziewo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Uthaisk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Uthaisk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uthaisk thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Uthaisk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Radziewo's guard.
Uthaisk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uthaisk preventing the sweep.
Radziewo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radziewo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uthaisk is aware though and is defending well.
Radziewo looking to control.
Uthaisk preventing the sweep.
Uthaisk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Uthaisk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uthaisk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uthaisk working the body and head with strikes.
Uthaisk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Radziewo, who protects the arm well.
Uthaisk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thuansh Uthaisk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radziewo parries the strikes from Uthaisk easily there. Uthaisk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Radziewo to escape.
Uthaisk controls the position.
Radziewo sneaks back into half guard.
Uthaisk throwing shots but Radziewo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Radziewo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uthaisk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Uthaisk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Radziewo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uthaisk defends well.
Uthaisk passes Radziewo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uthaisk is working for a kimura but Radziewo is defending it quite comfortably.
Uthaisk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Radziewo wants to control but Uthaisk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uthaisk is looking for a kimura here.
Uthaisk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radziewo is just riding it out for now. Uthaisk eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uthaisk is pressing down on Radziewo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Radziewo is holding on for now.
Uthaisk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Radziewo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Radziewo is looking to control Uthaisk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Radziewo avoid being mounted?
Uthaisk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Radziewo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Radziewo is looking for a sweep. Uthaisk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thuansh Uthaisk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Uthaisk misses with a takedown attempt - Radziewo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Radziewo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Radziewo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uthaisk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Radziewo has managed to get both his arms back between Uthaisk's legs - danger averted.
Uthaisk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radziewo is one step ahead there.
Uthaisk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Radziewo preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radziewo trying to control the position from guard on top but Uthaisk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uthaisk is looking for a triangle but Radziewo pushes his legs off easily.
Radziewo wants to control from the top but Uthaisk keeps moving.
Uthaisk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Radziewo regains half guard.
Radziewo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uthaisk pulls his head out easily.
Radziewo is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Uthaisk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Radziewo regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radziewo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uthaisk trying to control the position from guard on top but Radziewo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uthaisk drops back looking for a leg! Radziewo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Radziewo manages to kick Uthaisk off! Uthaisk jumps back into Radziewo's guard.
Uthaisk trying to control but Radziewo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uthaisk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Uthaisk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Radziewo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Uthaisk's guard! Nice work there by Radziewo!
Radziewo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uthaisk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uthaisk has escaped and now he's on top!
Uthaisk is in close to Radziewo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uthaisk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Radziewo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uthaisk has managed to get both his arms back between Radziewo's legs - danger averted.
Uthaisk passes into half guard.
Uthaisk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uthaisk trying to mount his opponent but Radziewo defends it.
It looks like Uthaisk is going to stand back up.
Uthaisk is working for a submission of some sort.
Uthaisk thows a huge punch but Radziewo dodges it nicely.
Artur Radziewo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radziewo looking for submissions off his back.
Thuansh Uthaisk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uthaisk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Radziewo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uthaisk.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thuansh Uthaisk.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uthaisk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thuansh Uthaisk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron has chosen Breathe - Prodigy as his entrance music. Nelson Hopper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugo Veron's chin.
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148 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Veron!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Veron counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Veron.
Knees to the body from Veron.
Veron lands with a light punch inside.
Veron lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Nelson Hopper has been cut.
A hook to the body from Veron.
Veron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopper.
Veron putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hopper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Veron.
Hopper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Veron smiles and moves away.
Hopper throws a combination that misses
and Veron moves into the clinch.
Hopper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Veron pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Hopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopper is trying to drag Veron to the mat but Veron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Veron.
A right handed body shot lands from Veron.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Veron takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron lands an elbow that stopped Hopper in his tracks for a moment.
Veron landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron scores with a shot to the side of Hopper's head.
Hopper is breathing heavily.
Veron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Veron walks away with a smile on his face. Hopper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Veron has closed the distance and engaged Hopper in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veron.
Veron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veron.
Nelson Hopper's cut is getting worse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veron.
Veron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
A short right from Veron.
Hopper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Veron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Veron prevents a takedown attempt there.
Veron scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hopper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veron is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Veron digs a right hand underneath Hopper's ribcage. Hopper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Veron.
Veron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Veron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hopper's defenses.
Veron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nelson Hopper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Veron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Veron taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopper looking for a takedown.
Veron lands a shoulder strike.
Hopper takes an elbow to the temple.
Veron pushes Hopper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Veron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron crunches a lovely knee into Hopper's ribcage.
Veron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hopper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Veron lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Veron.
Good body shot from Veron.
Hopper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Nelson Hopper's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Veron taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Veron digs a right hand underneath Hopper's ribcage. Hopper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron crunches a lovely knee into Hopper's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Veron.
Veron working Hopper over with knees to the body.
Veron gets through Hopper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hopper's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nelson Hopper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hugo Veron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Greening (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Connor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oliver Greening!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greening uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
Greening shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Connor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Greening with a lazy takedown attempt
and Connor counters with a monster head kick that knocks Greening out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Connor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Mazzoleni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommaso Mazzoleni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Chi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzoleni throws a sloppy body shot
and Chi counters with a leg kick.
Mazzoleni misses with an uppercut. Chi saw that one coming.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazzoleni's calf.
Mazzoleni throws an off balance right hand
and Chi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mazzoleni is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mazzoleni swings widly with a right hand
and Chi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Chi counters with a thumping low kick.
Chi throws a series of punches but Mazzoleni moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzoleni swings widly with a right hand
and Chi counters with a head kick. That will keep Mazzoleni thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mazzoleni swings widly with a right hand
letting Chi counter with a right hand.
Chi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mazzoleni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chi on the side of the head.
Mazzoleni throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chi counter with a right hand.
Chi throws a leg kick which misses Mazzoleni's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazzoleni tries to avoid it.
Mazzoleni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chi counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mazzoleni is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Chi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mazzoleni misses with a lunging right hand
and Chi counters with a big head kick but Mazzoleni shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzoleni throws a lazy uppercut
and Chi counters with a thumping low kick.
Chi lands a nice looking body kick.
Mazzoleni throws an off balance right hand
and Chi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazzoleni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni throws a lazy uppercut
and Chi counters with an inside leg kick.
Chi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mazzoleni tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mazzoleni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mazzoleni throws a poor cross that misses
and Chi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mazzoleni is breathing heavily.
Mazzoleni misses with a lunging right hand
and Chi counters with a good low kick that Mazzoleni was not able to check.
Chi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazzoleni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazzoleni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chi.
Mazzoleni throws a right hand that misses
and Chi counters with a head kick.
Mazzoleni swings widly with a right hand
and Chi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mazzoleni fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzoleni throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chi to counter with a crisp jab.
Chi lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Chi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Chi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mazzoleni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazzoleni lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazzoleni circles away.
Mazzoleni throws a poor cross that misses
and Chi counters with an outside leg kick.
Mazzoleni misses with an uppercut
and Chi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mazzoleni's knee momentarily.
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Chi counters with a good low kick that Mazzoleni was not able to check.
Mazzoleni's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mazzoleni duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazzoleni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Chi counters with a good low kick that Mazzoleni was not able to check.
Mazzoleni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chi counters with a leg kick.
Tommaso Mazzoleni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzoleni misses with a lunging right hand
and Chi counters with a nice leg kick.
Chi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mazzoleni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzoleni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni being controlled against the cage.
Chi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mazzoleni is trying to push Chi away but Chi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chi lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Chi.
Chi working aggressively here.
Chi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazzoleni tries to break free but Chi pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni is trying to break free.
Chi tries a body shot but Mazzoleni blocks it.
Chi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chi pushes Mazzoleni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chi lands an uppercut.
Chi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chi cracks Mazzoleni with a nice body shot.
Chi lands a body shot.
Chi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mazzoleni's defenses.
Chi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chi lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi cracks Mazzoleni with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chi.
Mazzoleni takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazzoleni.
Chi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazzoleni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mazzoleni up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Chi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chi digs a right hand underneath Mazzoleni's ribcage. Mazzoleni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chi gets through Mazzoleni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazzoleni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Chi as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Chi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mazzoleni scores with a nice strike.
Mazzoleni swings widly with a right hand
and Chi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Chi counters with a low kick, right behind Mazzoleni 's knee.
Mazzoleni throws an off balance right hand
and Chi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazzoleni misses with a series of wild punches.
Chi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Chi.
Mazzoleni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mazzoleni misses with a left hand
and Chi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazzoleni misses with a lunging right hand
and Chi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mazzoleni throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni throws an off balance right hand
and Chi counters with a two punch combo.
Chi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzoleni misses with a left hand
and Chi counters with a thumping low kick.
Mazzoleni misses with a body shot
and Chi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chi cracks the inside of Mazzoleni's front leg.
Chi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mazzoleni.
Shang Chi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni misses with a lunging right hand
and Chi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mazzoleni is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mazzoleni throws a lazy uppercut
and Chi counters with an outside leg kick.
Mazzoleni misses with a right hand
and Chi counters with an outside leg kick.
Mazzoleni misses with a left hand
and Chi counters with an outside leg kick.
Mazzoleni misses with a shot to the body
and Chi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mazzoleni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazzoleni throws a poor cross that misses
and Chi counters with an outside leg kick.
Shang Chi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tommaso Mazzoleni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzoleni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab from Chi.
Mazzoleni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazzoleni throws an off balance right hand
and Chi 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.
Chi lands a high kick!
Mazzoleni misses with a lunging right hand
and Chi counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shang Chi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shang Chi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harrison F Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doubleday comes to the cage accompanied by Working Man by Rush. Shamrock has chosen Smells Like Teen Spirit as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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23
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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28
181 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrison F Doubleday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doubleday swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock wants to get back to striking at distance but Doubleday won't allow it.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doubleday.
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doubleday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shamrock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shamrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doubleday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doubleday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Doubleday from controlling successfully.
Shamrock wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleday throwing strikes but missing.
Shamrock looking for a guillotine here but Doubleday defends easily.
Shamrock looks gassed!
Doubleday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shamrock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shamrock tries to control but Doubleday wriggling away.
Doubleday tries to hold on but Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock has hold of Doubleday's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Doubleday manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shamrock with good strikes from the mount here!
Doubleday throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shamrock. What's that going to do exactly?
Doubleday is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doubleday slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doubleday is trying is best to control the position here.
Doubleday tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shamrock is keen to just control but Doubleday is a slippery customer.
Shamrock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doubleday has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doubleday is looking to control Shamrock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doubleday avoid being mounted?
Shamrock prevents Doubleday from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Doubleday is trying to maintain the position but Shamrock is very close to passing his half guard.
Shamrock is looking for a kimura here.
Doubleday controlling the position well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shamrock tries to stand and escape but Doubleday is controlling the position.
Doubleday looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shamrock pushes past his half guard into mount!
Doubleday gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday tries to get to full guard but Shamrock has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock trying to pass the guard but Doubleday defending well.
Shamrock wants to advance to full mount but Doubleday doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Doubleday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shamrock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doubleday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamrock defends well.
Doubleday keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison F Doubleday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doubleday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamrock fails with the takedown
and Doubleday counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Doubleday.
Shamrock wants to sweep but no luck.
Doubleday prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Doubleday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doubleday distracts Shamrock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Doubleday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shamrock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doubleday defends well.
Doubleday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doubleday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Doubleday landing with the ground and pound.
Doubleday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doubleday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Doubleday won't allow Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Shamrock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Doubleday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Doubleday landing a few strikes.
Harrison F Doubleday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Doubleday's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Doubleday is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shamrock tries to buck Doubleday off but Doubleday is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday lands a decent elbow from side control.
Doubleday lands some shots froms side control.
Doubleday working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doubleday trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away.
Doubleday is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shamrock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doubleday cracks Shamrock with a big right hand but Shamrock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Doubleday remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Doubleday has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is trying to get back to his feet.
Doubleday is putting a hurting on Shamrock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Doubleday is chipping away with strikes.
Shamrock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Doubleday working the ground and pound.
Shamrock being controlled for a moment.
Shamrock takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Doubleday is controlling him well.
Doubleday working the body and head with strikes.
Doubleday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Doubleday remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Doubleday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Doubleday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Doubleday cracks Shamrock with a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock tries to buck Doubleday off but Doubleday is having none of it.
Doubleday is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shamrock looks to move to half guard but instead Doubleday has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison F Doubleday dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Doubleday gets a takedown into half guard.
Doubleday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doubleday is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shamrock is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Doubleday connects with a nice short shot to Shamrock's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock is in trouble now - Doubleday has advanced to mount!
Doubleday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shamrock is squirming around, avoiding Doubleday's attempts to control the action.
Shamrock is desperately trying to improve his position but Doubleday has a good base and remains in mount.
Doubleday looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shamrock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Doubleday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doubleday is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doubleday is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doubleday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Doubleday maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shamrock could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Doubleday has cracked it and Shamrock is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Doubleday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harrison F Doubleday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canyon Mikel Scott King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen It's a fight!!! as his entrance music. Canyon Mikel Scott King will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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21
278 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Canyon Mikel Scott King!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dank!
King controlling from mount.
King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dank is looking to improve his position but King isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King landing strikes from the mount and Dank is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dank avoids a series of strikes thrown by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dank blocking the ground and pound.
Dank is trying desperately to improve position.
Dank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, King cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dank takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
King throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
King breaks from Dank's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Dank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dank is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King raining down shots from the mount!
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dank holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as King tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
King lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
King lands a nice shot to the head.
King thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dank looks a forlorn figure.
Dank is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
King punishing his opponent with strikes.
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dank can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, King cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King dominating with strikes here.
Dank is rocked!
King lands a big shot to the head and Dank winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Canyon Mikel Scott King!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Manners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Goodrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
152 lbs
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25
153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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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, Kendall Manners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Goodrich!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodrich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manners's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manners throws a leg kick but Goodrich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodrich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Manners trying to control but Goodrich flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Goodrich looking for the choke from the back.
Goodrich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Manners holding both Goodrich 's hands and preventing any damage.
Manners wants to escape the position.
Manners is working hard here to advance position.
Goodrich avoiding Manners 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodrich trying to control.
Goodrich is looking for the choke from the back position but Manners is controlling his hands well.
Manners biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Goodrich doesn't have the hooks in and Manners manages to turn into his guard.
Goodrich is trying to control the position but Manners postures up.
Manners showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall Manners has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goodrich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodrich misses with a combination
and Manners counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Goodrich!
Manners really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manners avoids the attempt from Goodrich to control.
Manners looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manners prevents Goodrich from getting the reversal.
Manners controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich can't escape the position.
Goodrich looks gassed!
Manners controlling from mount.
Goodrich avoids a series of strikes thrown by Manners.
Manners controlling from mount.
Manners is working for a guillotine from mount but Goodrich frees his head quite easily.
Goodrich is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manners content just to control the position here.
Manners has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Manners knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goodrich on the ground.
Manners tries to control but Goodrich wriggling away.
Manners controlling the pace for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Kendall Manners wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Goodrich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manners counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manners throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Manners 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.
Goodrich shoots in and drives through. Manners sprawls well.
Goodrich shoots in and gets a takedown into Manners's guard.
Manners wants to get back to his feet but Goodrich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manners wants to sweep here but Goodrich controlling him for the moment.
Goodrich tries to free his leg and advance position but Manners is retaining full guard.
Goodrich is breathing heavily.
Manners lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goodrich!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners controlling the pace for now.
Goodrich avoids a series of strikes thrown by Manners.
Manners trying to control but Goodrich is having none of it.
Manners controlling his opponent.
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.
Manners looking to control but Goodrich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manners looking to ground and pound but Goodrich is blocking nicely.
Manners looking to finish with strikes here!
Manners throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Manners controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich tries to hold on but Manners pushes him away.
Manners controlling the pace for now.
Manners can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goodrich is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kendall Manners just wasn't active enough.
Manners on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manners tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodrich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manners counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.
Manners fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodrich misses with a combination
and Manners counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goodrich tries to pull guard but Manners won't allow it.
Goodrich throws a punch but it's blocked by Manners.
Goodrich manages to break the clinch.
Goodrich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manners's waist but Manners gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodrich off to one side.
Kendall Manners has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Goodrich.
Goodrich throws a combination that misses
and Manners holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goodrich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodrich.
Goodrich dodges an elbow strike from Manners.
Goodrich manages to pull guard.
Manners throwing strikes from guard but Goodrich blocks nicely.
Manners stays in close to Goodrich's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Manners dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Manners. No joy for Goodrich on that attempt.
Goodrich misses with a right hand
and Manners counters by clinching up.
Goodrich pulls Manners into guard.
Manners decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Manners lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goodrich closes the distance and pushes Manners back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Manners.
Goodrich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodrich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manners counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goodrich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manners counters with a series of strikes. Goodrich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Goodrich shoots in and drives through. Manners sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners connects with a body shot.
Manners misses with a takedown attempt - Goodrich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manners tries a head kick but it misses.
Manners looks to land a combination but Goodrich avoids it well.
Goodrich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manners counters with a nice uppercut.
Manners is looking to clinch but Goodrich is avoiding it.
Manners tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goodrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodrich misses with a double jab
and Manners counters with a two punch combo.
Manners takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manners counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodrich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manners counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodrich blocks the leg kick.
Goodrich tries to keep at a distance but Manners has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manners pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodrich misses with a combination
and Manners counters with a left and a right that stings Goodrich.
Goodrich misses with a double jab
and Manners counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kendall Manners is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodrich working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manners slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manners stands up from Goodrich's guard - Manners perhaps looking for a knockout.
Manners is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodrich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodrich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manners counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kendall Manners is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manners dives in and scores a takedown into Goodrich's guard.
Manners controlling from the top position.
Manners decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich misses with a combination
and Manners counters with a series of strikes. Goodrich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Randy Goodrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodrich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goodrich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manners counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manners.
Manners pulls guard.
Manners has control of Goodrich's left arm, preventing Goodrich from doing any damage.
Manners wants to stand up but Goodrich is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manners pulls Goodrich in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Manners showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manners 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... Kendall Manners!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley has chosen The Last Dragon by Dwight David as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Winston Ashley enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Winston Ashley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ashley content just to control the position here.
Ashley wants to control the pace but Dover is squirming around nicely.
Ashley controlling his opponent.
Ashley looking to control but Dover is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ashley controlling the pace for now.
Ashley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dover to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dover shrugs it off.
Ashley controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ashley thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dover is squirming around, avoiding Ashley's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover can't escape the position.
Dover is squirming around, avoiding Ashley's attempts to control the action.
Dover is looking to get to half guard.
Ashley controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dover slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ashley stands up from half guard.
Dover slaps away a takedown attempt from Ashley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dover misses with a lunging right hand
and Ashley counters with a takedown into side control.
Dover is trying to control Ashley's posture but Ashley avoids it.
Ashley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ashley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Ashley misses its intended target.
Ashley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ashley gets to his feet - Dover follows without any prompting.
Ashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Ashley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ashley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dover pinned against the cage. Dover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ashley.
A telegraphed right hand from Dover misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dover tries to avoid it but Ashley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dover to the ground. Dover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dover misses with a hook
and Ashley counters with a shoot takedown. Dover fights it but they end up in guard.
Ashley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dover's guard.
Dover is working an open guard so Ashley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dover tries to sprawl but Ashley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ashley not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashley decides to stand and escape the position.
Ashley is breathing heavily.
Dover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashley moves away.
Dover throws a shot to the body.
Dover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ashley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dover did well to prevent Ashley getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashley stands up from half guard.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown by Ashley or perhaps it was just good defense by Dover which made him look bad.
Ashley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ashley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dover's waist but Dover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ashley off to one side.
Dover lands with a straight right. Ashley didn't see that one coming.
Ashley blocks a jab.
Dover leaves Ashley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Dover finds it's target.
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.
Dover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dover throws a right hand that Ashley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashley also avoids with ease.
Dover falls off balance throwing a combination
so Ashley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ashley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashley wants to stand and escape but instead Dover has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dover looking to sit in guard and control but Ashley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ashley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dover, as that shot connected.
Dover scores with a jab to the head.
Ashley slips a jab from Dover.
Dover throws an off balance right hand
and Ashley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dover won't be happy with that.
Ashley stands up.
Ashley shoots for a double leg takedown but Dover sprawls well. He's pushed Ashley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ashley dives in and scores a takedown into Dover's guard.
Winston Ashley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ashley wanted to stand there but Dover had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover is working an open guard so Ashley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dover throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dover keeping full guard, as Ashley tries to pass.
Ashley gets to his feet. Dover looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashley drops his hands momentarily and Dover takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ashley throws a hook but Dover blocks it.
Ashley shoots in looking for a takedown but Dover manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ashley.
Dover defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ashley.
Ashley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dover sprawls well. Dover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ashley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dover circles away.
Dover fails to land with a series of punches.
Ben Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dover tests Ashley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ashley tries to move into range but Dover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dover throws the left hand but Ashley avoids the punch easily.
Dover lands a jab.
Ashley slips a straight right by Dover.
The crowd cheers as Dover lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ashley doesn't seem phased though.
Dover throws a sloppy body shot
and Ashley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dover's guard.
Ashley stands up from Dover's guard - Ashley perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Dover misses
and Ashley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dover's guard now.
Dover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashley wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashley stands up and waves to Dover to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Ashley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ashley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Ashley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauna Kinkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahm Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahm Emanuel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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219 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sauna Kinkku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahm Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emanuel throws out the jab.
Kinkku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Emanuel misses with a hook
and Kinkku counters with a nice body kick.
Kinkku is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Kinkku catches Emanuel right on the button with a cross.
Emanuel throws out a loose jab but Kinkku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinkku lands a nice shot that snaps Emanuel's head back.
Kinkku scores with a body shot.
Kinkku misses with a right hand
and Emanuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kinkku shoots in looking for a takedown but Emanuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kinkku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kinkku tries a head kick but it misses.
Kinkku misses with a left hand
and Emanuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kinkku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emanuel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinkku thinking.
Kinkku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emanuel's calf.
Kinkku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinkku.
Kinkku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahm Emanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinkku misses with a lunging right hand
and Emanuel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinkku thinking.
Kinkku misses with a double jab
and Emanuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kinkku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Emanuel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kinkku postures up in Emanuel's guard and throws a big left but Emanuel blocks it.
Emanuel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kinkku is aware though and is defending well.
Kinkku trying to control the position from guard on top but Emanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku drops back looking for a leg! Emanuel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emanuel manages to kick Kinkku off! Kinkku jumps back into Emanuel's guard.
Kinkku wants to pass the guard but Emanuel is keeping the position.
Kinkku stands and throws Emanuel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kinkku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Emanuel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is trying to work for a sweep but Kinkku has mounted him!
Kinkku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kinkku landing strikes from the mount and Emanuel is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emanuel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kinkku lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Emanuel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kinkku is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Kinkku has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinkku raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kinkku connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkku in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kinkku wants to control the pace but Emanuel is squirming around nicely.
Kinkku content just to control the position here.
Kinkku tries to control but Emanuel wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinkku working Emanuel over with strikes here.
Kinkku working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauna Kinkku dominated that round.
That's time! Kinkku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kinkku misses with an uppercut
and Emanuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinkku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emanuel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kinkku has his takedown stuffed
and Emanuel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
Kinkku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kinkku has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kinkku prevents Emanuel from getting the reversal.
Kinkku unloads with some shots from mount but Emanuel bucks and avoids them well.
Emanuel wants to hold on but Kinkku pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkku cracks Emanuel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kinkku working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kinkku is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Emanuel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kinkku is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Emanuel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Emanuel!
Kinkku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emanuel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kinkku has a closed guard, preventing Emanuel from standing up.
Kinkku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kinkku keeping full guard, as Emanuel tries to pass.
Kinkku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emanuel defends well.
Kinkku is trying to control the position but Emanuel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emanuel defends it easily.
Kinkku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkku, not yet.
Kinkku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emanuel is aware though and is defending well.
Emanuel won't allow Kinkku to sweep him here.
Kinkku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkku is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Emanuel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinkku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Emanuel keeping moving, preventing Kinkku from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kinkku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kinkku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauna Kinkku dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kinkku looks to land a left hand but Emanuel moved out of range nicely.
Kinkku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emanuel swivels and escapes.
Kinkku lands a glancing blow to the side of Emanuel's head.
Emanuel slips a straight right by Kinkku.
Kinkku misses with a right hand
and Emanuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Emanuel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kinkku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emanuel. Emanuel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kinkku scores with a hook to the body. Emanuel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emanuel throws a sloppy body shot
and Kinkku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Emanuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sauna Kinkku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kinkku lands a jab to Emanuel's midsection.
Kinkku slips a straight right by Emanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel lunges at Kinkku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kinkku's hand.
Kinkku digs a good body shot into Emanuel's ribs.
Kinkku misses with a low kick.
Emanuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kinkku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emanuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kinkku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kinkku wants to land a leg kick but Emanuel is out of range.
Kinkku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emanuel.
Emanuel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kinkku misses with a low kick.
Kinkku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emanuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kinkku.
Emanuel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kinkku lands an elbow.
Kinkku throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Emanuel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kinkku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sauna Kinkku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emanuel can't do much from the bottom here.
Kinkku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kinkku scoring with punches and elbows.
Kinkku lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku misses with the ground and pound.
Kinkku tries to move to full mount but Emanuel actually manages to regain half guard.
Kinkku content to control rather than advance.
Kinkku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rahm Emanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinkku passes to full mount!
Kinkku lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Emanuel?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kinkku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sauna Kinkku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kinkku wants to control the pace but Emanuel is squirming around nicely.
Emanuel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Emanuel taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinkku scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Emanuel?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinkku controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauna Kinkku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kinkku 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... Sauna Kinkku!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers comes to the cage accompanied by Square Dance. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marshall Mathers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Eastman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastman thows a leg kick but Mathers checks it
and Mathers counters with a thumping low kick.
Eastman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid body kick from Eastman.
Eastman throws a lazy head kick
and Mathers counters with a head kick. That will keep Eastman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Eastman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eastman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eastman throws a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eastman lands a head kick!
Mathers throws a leg kick
and Eastman counters with a thumping low kick.
Eastman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mathers's sensitive parts.
Eastman misses with a kick to the body
and Mathers counters with a straight right hand.
Eastman tries for a takedown but Mathers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Mathers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eastman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mathers's guard now.
Mathers pulls Eastman in close to prevent any damage.
Eastman preventing the sweep.
Eastman sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastman looking to pass the guard.
Mathers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eastman on the ground.
Mathers wants to get back to his feet but Eastman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman trying to move into half guard but instead Mathers has managed to sweep!
Eastman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mathers trying to control but Eastman is working from the bottom.
Eastman looking for a sweep. Not yet Eastman, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mathers misses with a low kick.
Eastman throws the kick towards the body but Mathers avoids it.
Eastman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mathers is fending him off so far but Eastman persists. Nope, Mathers circles away and we're back to standing.
Eastman misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Eastman misses
and Mathers counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eastman counters with a good low kick that Mathers was not able to check.
Eastman feints and as Mathers raises his hands in defense, Eastman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mathers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mathers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eastman looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eastman is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Eastman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eastman throws a head kick that misses
and Mathers counters with a straight right hand.
Eastman throws a head kick that misses
and Mathers counters with a two punch combo.
A lazy body kick from Eastman
and Mathers counters with a good low kick that Eastman was not able to check.
Mathers lands a leg kick that knocks Eastman off balance momentarily.
Eastman shoots in but no luck this time.
Eastman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick by Mathers misses
and Eastman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eastman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eastman looking to pass the guard.
Eastman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mathers trying to keep a closed guard but Eastman is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall Mathers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Eastman delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from Eastman is predictable there
and Mathers counters with a big head kick but Eastman shrugs it off.
Eastman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Eastman is predictable there
and Mathers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eastman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eastman thows a leg kick but Mathers checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eastman thows a leg kick but Mathers checks it
letting Mathers counter with a right hand.
Marshall Mathers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mathers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eastman throws a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a big head kick but Eastman shrugs it off.
Eastman fails with the takedown.
Mathers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eastman moves out of range of the body kick from Mathers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman checks a leg kick.
Eastman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marshall Mathers is winning the standup battle so far.
Eastman looks to land a body kick but Mathers moved away.
Eastman connects with a leg kick. Mathers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses
and Eastman counters with a good, hard body kick but Mathers shrugs it off.
Mathers misses the body punch
and Eastman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mathers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Eastman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eastman showed some decent athleticism there.
Eastman is pressing down on Mathers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mathers is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eastman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eastman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Eastman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eastman shoots in looking for a takedown. Mathers tries to sprawl out of it but Eastman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mathers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mathers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Eastman counters with a leg kick.
Eastman fakes the leg kick and cracks Mathers in the body.
Eastman thows a leg kick but Mathers checks it
and Mathers counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eastman.
Eastman misses with a head kick.
Eastman throws a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eastman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mathers's waist but Mathers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eastman off to one side.
Mathers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eastman moves away.
Mathers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman throws a leg kick
and Mathers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mathers throws the kick towards the body but Eastman avoids it.
Eastman throws a head kick that half lands.
Mathers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Eastman misses with a kick to the body
and Mathers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eastman's knee momentarily.
Eastman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mathers swivels and escapes.
Marshall Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Eastman.
Eastman fails with a takedown attempt.
Eastman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mathers counters with a leg kick.
Eastman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mathers jabs Eastman right on the nose. Eastman blinks but takes it well.
James Eastman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eastman misses with a leg kick
letting Mathers counter with a right hand.
Mathers throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Eastman.
A low kick from Eastman misses
and Mathers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eastman throws a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eastman blocks a head kick by Mathers.
Eastman shoots for a takedown but Mathers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eastman throws a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a body kick.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Eastman as he checks the leg kick.
Eastman moves out of range of the body kick.
Mathers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eastman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Eastman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathers connects with a high kick.
Mathers jabs Eastman right on the nose. Eastman blinks but takes it well.
Mathers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mathers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mathers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eastman can pounce on him.
Eastman throws a head kick that misses
and Mathers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Eastman really felt that one!
Eastman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eastman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mathers swivels and escapes.
Eastman throws a sloppy head kick
and Mathers counters with an outside leg kick.
Mathers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eastman on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers misses with a series of wild punches.
Eastman throws a lazy head kick
enabling Mathers to counter with a crisp jab.
Eastman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eastman somewhat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mathers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eastman - the referee stops the clock and Mathers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eastman. Mathers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mathers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eastman.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eastman thumps Mathers with a low kick.
Mathers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mathers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Eastman. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eastman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eastman misses with a low kick.
Eastman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mathers if he has to take too many more of those.
A low kick from Eastman misses
and Mathers counters with a big head kick but Eastman shrugs it off.
Eastman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eastman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mathers. That one must have hurt.
Mathers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eastman misses with a leg kick
and Mathers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eastman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Eastman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eastman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mathers throws a head kick but Eastman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eastman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Mathers
and Eastman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mathers!
Eastman takes Mathers's back.
Eastman controlling the position well here. Mathers rolled but Eastman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Eastman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Eastman is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mathers reverses the position brilliantly into Eastman's guard!
Mathers wants to stand and escape but instead Eastman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mathers keeping full guard, as Eastman tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eastman passes Mathers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eastman trying to control the action but Mathers is working from the bottom.
Mathers wants to get back to his feet.
Mathers is looking to get back to full guard here but Eastman has managed to pass to side control instead.
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.
Mathers is trying to escape the position but Eastman is controlling the position.
Mathers prevents Eastman from moving into mount.
Eastman works to advance to full mount. Mathers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Eastman wants to control the pace but Mathers is squirming around nicely.
Eastman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Eastman dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Eastman scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Eastman misses
and Mathers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Eastman misses
and Mathers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Eastman really felt that one!
Eastman throws a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a body kick that stops Eastman in his tracks momentarily.
Eastman throws a lazy head kick
and Mathers counters with a head kick. That will keep Eastman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mathers looks to land a body kick but Eastman moved away.
A low kick from Eastman misses
and Mathers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Eastman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mathers circles away.
Eastman throws a sloppy head kick
and Mathers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eastman lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Eastman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Eastman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mathers's head.
Mathers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eastman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mathers.
Eastman fails with a takedown attempt.
Mathers tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Eastman is predictable there
and Mathers counters with a thumping low kick.
Eastman scores with a head kick.
Mathers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Eastman misses with a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eastman's knee momentarily.
Marshall Mathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eastman avoids the head kick by Mathers.
A low kick from Eastman misses
and Mathers counters with a nice body kick.
Eastman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eastman.
Marshall Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Eastman.
Eastman slips under a jab.
A lazy body kick from Eastman
and Mathers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eastman shoots in for a double leg but Mathers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mathers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman throws a lazy body kick
and Mathers counters with a body kick.
Mathers tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Eastman misses
letting Mathers counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Eastman is predictable there
and Mathers counters with a good, hard body kick but Eastman shrugs it off.
Mathers throws a head kick that half lands.
Mathers lands the left hand.
Mathers just misses with a punch to the body.
Eastman misses with a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a good low kick that Eastman was not able to check.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eastman throws a head kick that misses
and Mathers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eastman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mathers to the ground. Eastman is now in Mathers's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eastman trying to control but Mathers is working from the bottom.
Mathers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
James Eastman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eastman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mathers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Mathers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eastman 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 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Eastman!
James Eastman is the new welterweight champion!
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