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DFC Fight Night 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rahm Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahm Emanuel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahm Emanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White lands a leg kick that knocks Emanuel off balance momentarily.
White slips under a jab from Emanuel.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White tries to work over Emanuel's front leg with a kick but Emanuel checks it.
White throws a right hand that Emanuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Emanuel also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Emanuel.
White looking to score a takedown here. Emanuel is defending well but White drives through and ends up in Emanuel's guard.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emanuel is keeping the position for now.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Emanuel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard.
Emanuel trying to stand up but can't free himself from White's guard.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emanuel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emanuel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emanuel defends it easily.
Emanuel wanted to stand there but White had control of the position.
White has an active guard here but Emanuel has managed to pass into half guard.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White moves into full guard.
White looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Emanuel has picked White up and slammed him! White can't keep hold of the triangle and Emanuel manages to pass to side control!
White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
White wants to sweep here but Emanuel controlling him for the moment.
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!
Jab by Emanuel.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emanuel tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from White.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White throws a leg kick but Emanuel sees it coming and moves out of range.
White throws a looping overhand right but Emanuel ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Emanuel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Emanuel keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emanuel wants to stand but White has his arm trapped.
White tries to bench press Emanuel off him but Emanuel keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emanuel's best efforts.
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr White dominated that round.
That's time! Emanuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Emanuel checks a leg kick nicely.
White dips to his left and cracks Emanuel with an uppercut!
White fails with the takedown.
Mr White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emanuel lands a jab to White's midsection.
Emanuel looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
White throwing strikes here but Emanuel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mr White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emanuel wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
Emanuel working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by White there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
White jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Emanuel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White swings around for an armbar but Emanuel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into White's guard.
Emanuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emanuel has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emanuel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White is breathing heavily.
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.
White 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.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emanuel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Emanuel has his hands clasped together but White extends an breaks Emanuel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by White.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Marchegiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ring has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Marchegiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Ring!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marchegiano fails to land with a series of punches.
Ring listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marchegiano scores with a nice right hand.
Ring looks gassed!
Ring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marchegiano.
Ring missing with a left hand there. Marchegiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marchegiano blocks a jab.
Marchegiano looks to land a right hand but Ring moved out of range.
A big right from Marchegiano misses.
Ring throws a right hand that Marchegiano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marchegiano also avoids with ease.
Ring missing with a left hand there. Marchegiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marchegiano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ring's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchegiano connects with a looping right hand.
Ring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marchegiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ring.
Marchegiano digs a good hook to Ring's body.
A jab lands there for Marchegiano.
Marchegiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Marchegiano.
Ring needs to keep his hands up - Marchegiano had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Marchegiano there.
That has opened up Shane Ring's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchegiano digs a good body shot into Ring's ribs.
Marchegiano misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Marchegiano.
Marchegiano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocco Marchegiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marchegiano with a jab.
Marchegiano lands a slapping body shot.
Marchegiano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ring gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Marchegiano.
Ring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marchegiano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marchegiano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano throws out a powerful jab.
Marchegiano throws out a powerful jab.
The cut above Shane Ring's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marchegiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ring was well out of range. Poor timing from Marchegiano.
Marchegiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marchegiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marchegiano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ring showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marchegiano.
Ring takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ring under the eye.
Marchegiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marchegiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ring under the eye.
Marchegiano stuns Ring with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marchegiano slips a straight right by Ring.
Ring on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ring takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ring ducks right into an uppercut from Marchegiano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marchegiano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marchegiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Marchegiano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Ring's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marchegiano cracks Ring with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marchegiano lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marchegiano.
Marchegiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ring can do to turn this around?
Marchegiano slips under a jab.
Marchegiano tests Ring's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marchegiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ring takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marchegiano looks to land a combination but Ring avoids it well.
Ring is breathing heavily.
Marchegiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ring circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marchegiano counters with a straight right hand.
Marchegiano thuds his right hand into Ring's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marchegiano lands a nice shot that snaps Ring's head back.
Ring is rocked!
Nice cross by Marchegiano.
Ring is still on wobbly legs! Can Marchegiano finish him?
Marchegiano lands a head shot.
A cross from Marchegiano lands.
Shane Ring's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ring takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marchegiano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marchegiano throws an overhand right that drops Ring like a sack of potatoes! Marchegiano dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Marchegiano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herald Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke the Fire!!. Rafael Rua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herald Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Rua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taylor.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Rua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor missing with knees to the body.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rua's efforts to push away.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rua won't be happy with that.
Rua is pushing Taylor's head away, looking to escape. Taylor manages to hold on to the position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rua's guard.
Rua is looking to stand back up but Taylor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Rua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Taylor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rua, up you get!
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands a few punches from side control.
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a leg kick but Rua checks it.
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rua throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Rua throws a leg kick but Taylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taylor. Taylor obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor shoots in and bounces Rua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor gets to his feet. Rua looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rua tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Rua misses with the combination.
Rua tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herald Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Rua only half commits.
Good leg kick by Rua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rua throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rua's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua tries to clinch but Taylor moves away
and Taylor moves into the clinch.
Rua is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taylor lands a body punch.
Rua jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Rua around his waist. Rua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herald Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.
Rua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafael Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rua quickly recovers to half guard.
Taylor working over Rua with some ground and pound. Rua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rua tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor is taking a breather. Rua says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor trying to control the pace.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Herald Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua is looking to escape.
Taylor trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua pushes Taylor off looking to stand but Taylor dives back in and keeps control.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Taylor escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Rua didn't expect that.
Rua wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Taylor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Taylor stands and steps away. Rua gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Herald Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rua to the mat! Rua manages to get full guard.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taylor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rua looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Taylor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Rua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taylor in particular looking to stall.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Rua is defending well.
Taylor stops Rua from getting back to his feet.
Taylor decides to stand and escape the position.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor throws a push kick but Rua slaps the foot to one side.
Rua throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Taylor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rua up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herald Taylor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Rua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rua's efforts to push away.
Rua manages to break the clinch.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Rua misses with a kick to the body.
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rua sprawls well. Rua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herald Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Taylor.
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Taylor as he checks the leg kick.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Rua.
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rua's guard.
Rua is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruas head.
Rua breaks from the clinch.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rafael Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rua tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Rua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Herald Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rua quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to escape.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua punching from the bottom.
Taylor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Herald Taylor.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Rua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rafael Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
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 Herald Taylor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herald Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akeno Delroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shooter McGavin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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135 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akeno Delroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shooter McGavin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGavin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delroy counters with an inside leg kick.
McGavin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delroy.
Delroy lands a head kick. McGavin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Shooter McGavin has been cut.
Delroy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Delroy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGavin eats them both and turns towards Delroy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGavin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delroy to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGavin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delroy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGavin scrambles back to his feet.
Delroy closes the distance and clinches.
Delroy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delroy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Delroy lands with a left to the head.
McGavin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delroy smiles and moves away.
Delroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGavin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Delroy counters with a left to the body.
McGavin misses with a double jab
and Delroy counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delroy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGavin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delroy forces McGavin back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delroy.
Delroy has McGavin pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Delroy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McGavin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delroy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Delroy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Delroy lands with a short shot to the head.
McGavin jumps guard but Delroy stands there with McGavin around his waist. McGavin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akeno Delroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shooter McGavin.
McGavin jumps guard but Delroy stands there with McGavin around his waist. McGavin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Delroy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delroy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Delroy lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGavin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGavin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delroy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Delroy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Delroy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Delroy lands an uppercut.
Delroy has McGavin pressed against the cage.
Delroy lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGavin manages to pull guard.
Delroy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGavin is keeping the position for now.
McGavin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delroy defends it easily.
Delroy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin has his foot on Delroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delroy works his way back into a safe position though.
McGavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delroy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delroy stays in close to McGavin's body and controls the position.
Delroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGavin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delroy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delroy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delroy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delroy pulls his head out easily.
Delroy controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Akeno Delroy.
Delroy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delroy scores with a jab to the body.
McGavin throws a combination that misses
and McGavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGavin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGavin throws a combination that misses
and Delroy counters with a low kick, right behind McGavin 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeno Delroy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shooter McGavin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Delroy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delroy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGavin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akeno Delroy is winning the standup battle so far.
McGavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Delroy throws a combination. McGavin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGavin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shooter McGavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delroy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delroy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Delroy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGavin is rocked!
A head kick from Delroy lands but McGavin takes it in his stride.
McGavin is still on wobbly legs! Can Delroy finish him?
Delroy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGavin seems to have recovered his senses.
McGavin throws a combination that misses
and Delroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delroy scores with a push kick.
McGavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delroy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGavin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGavin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delroy closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Delroy.
McGavin fails to pull guard.
McGavin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Delroy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delroy.
Delroy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGavin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akeno Delroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shooter McGavin.
Delroy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Delroy lands a left hand.
McGavin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delroy smiles and moves away.
McGavin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delroy counters with an inside leg kick.
McGavin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGavin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delroy finds it's way round the side to connect with McGavin's head.
That kick from Delroy tenderised McGavin's leg. McGavin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGavin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delroy counters with a leg kick.
Delroy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McGavin takes one to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGavin tries to pull guard but Delroy holds him up against the cage and eventually McGavin drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delroy.
McGavin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delroy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGavins head.
Delroy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Delroy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Delroy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Delroy.
McGavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delroy walks away with a smile on his face. McGavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick from Delroy lands but McGavin takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Delroy. Beautiful body shot.
McGavin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delroy lands a jab to the nose.
McGavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shooter McGavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGavin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Delroy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGavin throws a combination that misses
and Delroy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delroy lands with a slapping head kick.
Delroy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Delroy has managed to clinch.
Delroy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Delroy is pushing McGavin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGavin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delroy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Delroy breaks from the clinch.
McGavin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGavin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delroy counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delroy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGavin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delroy counters with a stiff right hand.
McGavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delroy connects with a crisp jab.
McGavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delroy connects with a high kick.
McGavin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delroy counters with a nice body shot.
McGavin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Delroy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Delroy scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGavin in his tracks.
Delroy lands a jab to McGavin's midsection.
McGavin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGavin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delroy counters with a good low kick that McGavin was not able to check.
Delroy scores with a jab to the body.
Delroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGavin can do to turn this around?
McGavin throws a series of punches but Delroy moves out of range.
McGavin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeno Delroy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shooter McGavin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McGavin ducks right into an uppercut from Delroy.
McGavin misses with a combination
letting Delroy counter with a right hand.
Delroy closes the distance and clinches.
Delroy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGavins head.
McGavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delroy walks away with a smile on his face. McGavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGavin misses with a combination
and Delroy counters with a nice body shot.
Delroy rushes McGavin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGavin fails to pull guard.
McGavin jumps guard but Delroy stands there with McGavin around his waist. McGavin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akeno Delroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shooter McGavin.
Delroy lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Delroy.
McGavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delroy walks away with a smile on his face. McGavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGavin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGavin misses with a combination
and Delroy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delroy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Delroy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Delroy scores with a decent looking hook.
Delroy connects with a solid leg kick.
Delroy delivers a nice body kick.
Delroy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGavin throws a combination that misses
and Delroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Delroy lands.
A punch lands to the side of McGavin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delroy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGavin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Delroy counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delroy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGavin throws a combination that misses
and Delroy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGavin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGavin throws a combination that misses
and Delroy counters with a big head kick but McGavin shrugs it off.
McGavin tries to keep at a distance but Delroy has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Delroy on the inside.
McGavin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delroy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akeno Delroy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delroy.
Delroy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Delroy digs a right hand into McGavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGavin's gas tank.
Delroy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Delroy pushes McGavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGavin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delroy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGavin tries to pull guard but Delroy won't allow it.
Delroy lands an uppercut.
McGavin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delroy has McGavin pressed against the cage.
Akeno Delroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGavin fails to pull guard.
Delroy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGavin backwards.
Delroy scores with a hook to the body.
McGavin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delroy is struggling to control the position.
Shooter McGavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delroy walks away with a smile on his face. McGavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delroy lands a leg kick that knocks McGavin off balance momentarily.
McGavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delroy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Delroy clinches.
Delroy digs a right hand underneath McGavin's ribcage. McGavin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Delroy stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Delroy.
McGavin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delroy smiles and moves away.
Delroy drives through and clinches with McGavin against the cage.
Delroy stalling in the clinch.
Delroy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGavin backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGavin tries to pull guard but Delroy holds him up against the cage and eventually McGavin drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delroy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeno Delroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delroy 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... Akeno Delroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chang Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chang Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jung has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jung letting Jackson take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jung.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jung throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jung shoots and misses
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Jung avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Jung letting Jackson take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Jackson.
Jung tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jackson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jung looking for a takedown.
Jung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jung looking for a takedown.
Jung tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to work over Jung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson stalling.
Jung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Jackson.
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Jung's legs.
Jung shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a hook but Jung blocks it.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Jung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jung misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Jung is out of range.
Jung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jung with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chris Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung shoots and misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Jung moved out of range.
Jung moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jung tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jung really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stalls.
Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson has Jung pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Jackson.
Jung slips a jab from Jackson.
Jung misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson tries to clinch but Jung is having none of it.
Jung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jung fails to pull guard.
Jung tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chang Sung Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jung.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Chris Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jung's elbow.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Jackson.
Jung misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Jackson catches Jung right on the button with a cross.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung shoots and misses
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jung missing with knees to the body.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Chris Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jung has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Jackson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jung shoots and misses
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang Sung Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Jung slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lito Lapid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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162 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lito Lapid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Cruz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Lapid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz throws a hook but Lapid blocks it.
Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lapid fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cruz sprawls well initially but Lapid persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lapid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Lapid eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Lapid is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz is in trouble now - Lapid has advanced to mount!
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lapid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lapid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapid is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cruz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lapid is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cruz is in real trouble.
Cruz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lapid.
Lapid is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cruz for a finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapid working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz won't enjoy being in this position. Lapid looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cruz is tapping - it's over boys! Lapid picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lito Lapid!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kent Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Underground Hiphop by Farhan Khan. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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186 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kent Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daniels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daniels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miles walks into a jab.
Miles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daniels defends it nicely.
Miles misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miles is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Miles head around and knocks him out cold! Daniels hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Daniels!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Fonzarelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thing One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Fonzarelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thing One!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonzarelli avoids the body shot from One.
Fonzarelli misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
Fonzarelli throws a lazy uppercut
enabling One to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Arthur Fonzarelli has been cut.
One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
One throws the kick towards the body but Fonzarelli avoids it.
One lands a big head kick that sends Fonzarelli tumbling to the mat! One takes a step backwards and waves Fonzarelli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fonzarelli is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonzarelli throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
Oh Fonzarelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! One delivers a spinning backfist that drops Fonzarelli like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Thing One!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Hawkings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkings comes to the cage accompanied by Happy Happy Joy Joy. Grace has chosen Doggystyle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
255 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Hawkings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Grace!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawkings.
Hawkings misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawkings lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hawkings throws an overhand right that lands on Grace's shoulder, as Grace tries to avoid the shot.
Grace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkings displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hawkings misses with the combination.
Hawkings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grace.
Hawkings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkings misses with a leg kick.
Hawkings throws the left hand but Grace avoids the punch easily.
Hawkings throws a lazy right hand but Grace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stephen Hawkings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkings.
Hawkings works Grace's body with a nice hook.
Hawkings misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Grace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawkings throws a big shot that misses.
Grace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkings throws out the jab.
Hawkings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grace manages to avoid it.
Grace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkings.
Grace gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkings.
Hawkings throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkings thows a body kick. Grace tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hawkings fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grace on the side of the head.
Grace moves away from the strike by Hawkings.
A head kick misses from Hawkings.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkings tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawkings throws an off balance right hand
and Grace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawkings throws a right hand that misses
and Hawkings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Hawkings misses its intended target.
Hawkings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grace connects with a crisp jab.
Hawkings will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkings manages to avoid it.
Hawkings throws a head kick but Grace moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawkings. That's going to slow Grace down.
A big left from Hawkings misses.
Hawkings misses with a hook.
Hawkings missing with a left hand there. Grace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stephen Hawkings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grace looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkings is just out of range.
Grace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace connects with a right hand. Hawkings shakes it off.
Hawkings misses with a straight right.
Hawkings throws a right hand that misses
and Grace counters with a stiff right hand.
Grace lands a nice hook to Hawkings's body. Hawkings takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawkings lands with a good body shot.
Hawkings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawkings takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawkings walks into a stiff left hand from Grace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkings throws a hook but Grace blocks it.
A jab from Hawkings misses.
Grace lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawkings is breathing heavily.
Hawkings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grace.
Hawkings swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Hawkings misses its intended target.
Hawkings misses with a looping left.
Grace slips under a jab.
Grace swings for the body but Hawkings moves out of range.
Hawkings paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawkings throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkings tried to score with a low kick but Grace checks it.
Hawkings gets caught flat footed, as Grace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace stands and throws Hawkings's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hawkings takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Hawkings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hawkings misses with an uppercut
and Grace counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grace is in close to Hawkings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hawkings looking to control.
Grace sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grace looking to pass the guard.
Hawkings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawkings wants to sweep here but Grace controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hawkings here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace 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.
Grace is working Hawkings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grace scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawkings has momentary wrist control but Grace slips an elbow through the middle.
Grace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grace is stalling in the full guard.
Grace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grace preventing the sweep.
Grace works over Hawkings with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawkings has momentary wrist control but Grace slips an elbow through the middle.
Hawkings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawkings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grace on the ground.
Hawkings wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawkings has momentary wrist control but Grace slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawkings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkings keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkings 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.
Hawkings trying to strike off his back.
Hawkings keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.
Grace scoring with some ground and pound.
Grace trying to control but Hawkings is working from the bottom.
Grace stands up over Hawkings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace 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.
Hawkings working a defensive guard here.
Grace postures up and lands a big shot to Hawkings's brow.
Grace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grace working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawkings's head.
Grace pushes down on Hawkings's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grace slips a nice elbow through Hawkings's hands, connecting with Hawkings's forehead.
Hawkings trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Grace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace working Hawkings over with strikes.
Hawkings is looking to control Grace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawkings avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace trying to control the action but Hawkings is working from the bottom.
Grace is pressing down on Hawkings's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawkings is holding on for now.
Grace lands strikes from half guard.
Grace tries to pass to full mount but Hawkings defends it.
Grace winds up and cracks Hawkings with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grace wants to control but Hawkings is keeping him busy.
Hawkings wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkings wants to control but Grace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawkings throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Grace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawkings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawkings is rocked!
Grace is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hawkings is hurt! He's hurt bad - Grace fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hawkings from any more punishment! Congratulations to Grace! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Grace!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Governor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Didgeridoo. White has chosen I will go full retard on you! as his entrance music. Freddy White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Governor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Governor throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Governor.
White moves away from the strike by Governor.
Governor throws a leg kick that misses.
Governor fails in his attempt to clinch.
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Governor.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Governor.
Governor connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Governor.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Governor avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor misses with a low kick.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Governor is predictable there
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White checks a leg kick.
Governor misses the shot to the body.
Governor scores with a jab to the body.
Governor doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Governor gets the takedown into side control.
White wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Governor staying calm.
Governor is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Governor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White is not content to let Governor control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Governor wants to control for a moment but White uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Governor is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Governor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Governor landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Governor wants to control the position but White says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
White seems to be looking for submissions.
Governor tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Governor is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Governor avoid being mounted?
Governor tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Governor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
White throws a series of punches but Governor moves out of range.
Governor throws a sloppy head kick
so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
White throws and elbow that misses. Governor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Governor!
Governor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
White trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
White keeping moving, preventing Governor from controlling successfully.
Governor lands a couple of digs.
Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White has his foot on Governor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Governor works his way back into a safe position though.
Governor wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Governor is really struggling to control White but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Governor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Governor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Governor misses with a left hand
and White counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Governor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but White checks it well.
Jimmy Governor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Governor.
Governor scores with a jab to the jaw.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Governor dodges the punch combination from White.
Governor takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Governor thows a body shot but no joy.
White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Governor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Governor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Governor pulls White in close to his closed guard and prevents White from doing any damage or advancing position.
Governor wants to sweep but no luck.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Governor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Governor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Governor is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Governor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Governor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Governor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Governor is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Governor dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Governor's head and hops out.
White misses with an uppercut. Governor saw that one coming.
White staying out of range there.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Governor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Governor looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White swings for the body but Governor moves out of range.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimmy Governor is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by White.
Governor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Governor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Governor looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White throws a combination that misses
and Governor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White keeping moving, preventing Governor from controlling successfully.
Governor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Governor.
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White looking for a guillotine here but Governor defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Governor defends well.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Governor won't allow White to sweep him here.
Governor working some strikes from top position.
Governor advances position into side control!
Jimmy Governor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Governor landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to escape the position but Governor is controlling the position.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
Governor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Governor off and has taken his back!
White is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Governor knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Governor for a finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Governor holding on to White's left wrist, preventing the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White keeps control of the position as Governor tries to break free.
Governor turns into White and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Governor clearly takes that round.
That's time! Governor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Governor moves out of range easily.
Governor misses with a kick to the body.
Governor looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Governor misses with a hook.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Freddy White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White moves away from the strike by Governor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Governor, right into the meat.
White takes a swing at Governor's ribcage but misses.
Governor thows a left - swing and a miss!
White moves out of range as Governor throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from White misses.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Governor.
White stalks Governor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Governor's face. Governor staggers backwards, shaken.
Governor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Governor lands with a cross.
A head kick by Governor misses
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Governor rather than just go for the knockout.
Governor throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
Governor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Governor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
Governor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Governor does a little dance to reset his feet.
White throws a series of strikes that have Governor backpedaling.
Governor misses with a body shot
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Governor scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White is trying to break free.
White is trying to break free.
Governor lands with a right to the head.
White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Governor struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Governor lands a right hand.
Governor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White up against the cage.
Governor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Governor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White breaks from the clinch.
Governor throws a head kick that White semi-blocks.
White is rocked!
Governor drops White with a straight right hand, right on the button! Governor follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Governor!
Jimmy Governor retains his featherweight title!
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