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WFC17-Hilo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Ben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Republic Tigers. 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
2 - 5 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alistair Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Ben!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ben avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Alistair Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ben misses with a two punch combination.
Ben shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Ben circles away.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Ben. Ben gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ben.
Alistair Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Ben.
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ben.
Ben throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ben fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Ben takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Big Ben has been cut.
Ben looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ben, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ben after a bit of a struggle.
Ben gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Emelianenko regains guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ben postures up.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Ben from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ben is controlling him.
Ben postures up.
Emelianenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ben is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ben on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko throws a series of strikes that have Ben backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ben takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Ben moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Ben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Ben is avoiding it.
Emelianenko thumps Ben with a low kick.
Ben gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
Emelianenko manages to pull guard.
Ben tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ben trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ben tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ben can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ben trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ben is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ben throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ben scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Emelianenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ben in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ben tries to score with some ground and pound. Emelianenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ben is putting a hurting on Emelianenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko struggling a bit here.
Ben tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Ben's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Ben or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko which made him look bad.
Emelianenko feints and then cracks Ben's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ben down.
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Ben keeps it at a distance.
Ben circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ben throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emelianenko's waist but Emelianenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ben off to one side.
Emelianenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Ben's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Ben bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ben manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ben is breathing heavily.
Ben leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ben on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emelianenko. Emelianenko obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Ben tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ben manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ben can do to turn this around?
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Ben sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Ben.
Ben misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Oooooh!!! Emelianenko has knocked Ben down with a huge combo! Emelianenko steps away and waves a wobbly Ben back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ben is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ben crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alistair Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember the Name. Dexter Rutecki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
16 - 29 - 0 |
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24
170 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
16 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Aldo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rutecki to the ground. Aldo is now in Rutecki's guard.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo passes into half guard.
Rutecki wants to improve his position but Aldo is controlling well.
Aldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rutecki sees it coming and defends easily.
Rutecki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aldo's back!
Rutecki tightening his grip on Aldo, looking for the choke.
Aldo wants to control his opponent's hands but Rutecki gets his hands free.
Aldo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo wants to get back to full guard.
Aldo looking for submissions off his back.
Aldo actively working from the bottom here.
Rutecki trying to advance position but Aldo counters by regaining guard.
Rutecki tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
Rutecki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aldo working a defensive guard but Rutecki passes into half guard.
Aldo looking for submissions off his back.
Aldo actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo won't allow Rutecki to pass to mount.
It looks like Rutecki is going to stand back up.
Rutecki prevents Aldo from improving his position.
Aldo moves into full guard.
Aldo controls Rutecki momentarily but Rutecki frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutecki defends it easily.
Aldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aldo looking for a guillotine here but Rutecki defends easily.
Aldo looking for a guillotine here but Rutecki defends easily.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Rutecki from controlling successfully.
Aldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutecki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rutecki trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rutecki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Aldo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutecki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutecki scores with a spinning back kick!
Aldo dives in and grabs Rutecki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutecki pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
Rutecki keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutecki drives through and clinches with Aldo against the cage.
Aldo jumps guard but Rutecki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rutecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rutecki breaks from the clinch.
Rutecki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutecki circles away.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutecki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Rutecki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rutecki wants it to stay on the feet.
Dexter Rutecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Aldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Rutecki - that landed with a thud.
Rutecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Rutecki as Aldo shoots in.
Rutecki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rutecki wants it to stay on the feet.
Rutecki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aldo to the mat! Aldo manages to get full guard.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutecki.
Aldo has his foot on Rutecki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutecki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Aldo is looking for a triangle but Rutecki pushes his legs off easily.
Rutecki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutecki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aldo is proving hard to escape from.
Rutecki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rutecki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutecki trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Aldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutecki 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.
Aldo looking for a triangle here. Rutecki is fighting it but it looks tight! Aldo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rutecki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Aldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Farid Abdellaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vergil Blanco Rocha (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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170 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Farid Abdellaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vergil Blanco Rocha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdellaoui lands with a right hand.
Abdellaoui misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Abdellaoui misses.
Abdellaoui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdellaoui takes one to the chin there.
Blanco Rocha scores with a head kick. Abdellaoui tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Abdellaoui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blanco Rocha tries to avoid it but Abdellaoui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blanco Rocha to the ground. Blanco Rocha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farid Abdellaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blanco Rocha enables Abdellaoui to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blanco Rocha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blanco Rocha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blanco Rocha looking to control.
Abdellaoui throwing strikes from guard but Blanco Rocha blocks nicely.
Blanco Rocha keeping moving, preventing Abdellaoui from controlling successfully.
Abdellaoui prevents Blanco Rocha from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha controls Abdellaoui momentarily but Abdellaoui frees himself.
Blanco Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdellaoui is one step ahead there.
Abdellaoui has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blanco Rocha wants to stand up but Abdellaoui is controlling him.
Abdellaoui missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdellaoui postures up in Blanco Rocha's guard and throws a big left but Blanco Rocha blocks it.
Abdellaoui throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blanco Rocha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abdellaoui postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanco Rocha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanco Rocha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdellaoui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanco Rocha is keeping the position for now.
Abdellaoui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abdellaoui 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.
Blanco Rocha keeping moving, preventing Abdellaoui from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Abdellaoui rushes Blanco Rocha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blanco Rocha lands with a left to the head.
Blanco Rocha digs a right hand into Abdellaoui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdellaoui's gas tank.
Abdellaoui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdellaoui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abdellaoui trying to control the position but instead, Blanco Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdellaoui into the cage.
Abdellaoui is trying to push Blanco Rocha away but Blanco Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abdellaoui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdellaoui is looking to control Blanco Rocha's arms but Blanco Rocha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abdellaoui has his back to the cage.
Abdellaoui avoiding damage.
Blanco Rocha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abdellaoui is trying to force a seperation but Blanco Rocha has the dominant position.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice uppercut.
Abdellaoui tries to circle away but Blanco Rocha has him pinned against the cage.
Blanco Rocha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abdellaoui backwards.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside that Abdellaoui shrugs off.
Abdellaoui wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha prevents Abdellaoui from breaking the clinch.
Abdellaoui looking to slow down the pace here.
Blanco Rocha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow that stopped Abdellaoui in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Farid Abdellaoui has been cut.
Blanco Rocha tries a knee to the head but Abdellaoui blocks it.
Blanco Rocha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdellaoui is looking to control Blanco Rocha's arms but Blanco Rocha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abdellaoui has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blanco Rocha.
Abdellaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdellaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanco Rocha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abdellaoui's defenses.
Blanco Rocha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abdellaoui is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abdellaoui wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Farid Abdellaoui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Farid Abdellaoui's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blanco Rocha avoids the body shot from Abdellaoui.
Blanco Rocha moves into the clinch.
Abdellaoui is looking to control Blanco Rocha's arms but Blanco Rocha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abdellaoui has his back to the cage.
Abdellaoui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Blanco Rocha.
A knee to the head by Blanco Rocha.
Abdellaoui working hard to break the clinch.
Blanco Rocha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blanco Rocha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the head.
Vergil Blanco Rocha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blanco Rocha looking to stall.
Blanco Rocha digs a right hand underneath Abdellaoui's ribcage. Abdellaoui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha scores a nice knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
Blanco Rocha missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
Abdellaoui throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abdellaoui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the head.
Blanco Rocha working Abdellaoui over with knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha crunches a lovely knee into Abdellaoui's ribcage.
Abdellaoui is trying to stall.
Abdellaoui tries to break the clinch but Blanco Rocha is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco Rocha lands a good knee to the midsection. Abdellaoui won't want to take too many of those.
Blanco Rocha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a knee to the head but Abdellaoui blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha scores with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abdellaoui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abdellaoui throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abdellaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdellaoui is trying to stall.
Blanco Rocha misses with a body punch.
Blanco Rocha prevents a body shot from Abdellaoui.
Blanco Rocha lands a damaging elbow.
Abdellaoui wants to break free but Blanco Rocha has control.
Blanco Rocha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blanco Rocha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blanco Rocha thuds a left hand into Abdellaoui's body.
Abdellaoui closes the distance and clinches.
Blanco Rocha working Abdellaoui over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui is trying to push Blanco Rocha away but Blanco Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abdellaoui is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abdellaoui misses with the head strike.
Abdellaoui trying to control the position but instead, Blanco Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdellaoui into the cage.
Blanco Rocha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abdellaoui's efforts to push away.
Abdellaoui avoiding damage as Blanco Rocha throws knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui takes an elbow to the temple.
Abdellaoui trying to control the position but instead, Blanco Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdellaoui into the cage.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head.
Abdellaoui is trying to stall.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdellaoui tries to break the clinch but Blanco Rocha is controlling the position.
Abdellaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head.
Abdellaoui looking to slow down the pace here.
Blanco Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abdellaoui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha scores with a shot to the side of Abdellaoui's head.
Abdellaoui trying to control the position but instead, Blanco Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdellaoui into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vergil Blanco Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Farid Abdellaoui's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Abdellaoui shoots in looking for a takedown but Blanco Rocha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdellaoui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdellaoui moves into the clinch successfully.
Abdellaoui is trying to maintain a safe position but Blanco Rocha gets an underhook and turns Abdellaoui into the cage.
Abdellaoui presses Blanco Rocha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abdellaoui takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow just above Abdellaoui 's eye.
Blanco Rocha lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blanco Rocha.
Abdellaoui takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blanco Rocha with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco Rocha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Blanco Rocha on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanco Rocha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdellaoui takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blanco Rocha blocking some punches.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abdellaoui is trying to break the clinch but Blanco Rocha is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head.
Abdellaoui is rocked!
Abdellaoui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Abdellaoui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
Blanco Rocha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blanco Rocha scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha digs a right hand underneath Abdellaoui's ribcage. Abdellaoui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blanco Rocha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanco Rocha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abdellaoui's defenses.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abdellaoui is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands a body shot.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the head.
Abdellaoui misses with a punch to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abdellaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blanco Rocha lands an uppercut.
Abdellaoui seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blanco Rocha misses with an elbow over the top.
Abdellaoui taking a breather.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui digs a right hand into Blanco Rocha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blanco Rocha's gas tank.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blanco Rocha is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdellaoui has double underhooks.
Abdellaoui breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Abdellaoui or perhaps it was just good defense by Blanco Rocha which made him look bad.
Vergil Blanco Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdellaoui shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blanco Rocha pinned against the cage. Blanco Rocha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farid Abdellaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdellaoui shoots for a double leg takedown but Blanco Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Abdellaoui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha keeps Abdellaoui at a distance using the push kick.
Abdellaoui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blanco Rocha's waist but Blanco Rocha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdellaoui off to one side.
Blanco Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blanco Rocha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abdellaoui's calf.
Blanco Rocha darts in and clinches Abdellaoui up against the cage.
Abdellaoui is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdellaoui looking to slow down the pace here.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Farid Abdellaoui's cut is getting worse.
Abdellaoui wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blanco Rocha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanco Rocha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abdellaoui's face.
Blanco Rocha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Blanco Rocha.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vergil Blanco Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blanco Rocha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vergil Blanco Rocha!
A victorious Vergil Blanco Rocha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sultan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirk has chosen That Heavenly Glory as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sultan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Kirk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taylor cracks Kirk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
It looks like James Kirk has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor scoring with punches and elbows.
The cut above James Kirk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Kirk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sultan Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Leis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kildahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leis's entrance music is No Sleep - Wiz Khalifa. A fine choice. Kildahl has chosen dont get up as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Leis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Kildahl!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kildahl wants to get back to full guard.
Leis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kildahl's head.
Nice strikes from Leis there.
Leis is trying to work for a kimura but Kildahl is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kildahl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kildahl wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leis connects with a nice short shot to Kildahl's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kildahl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kildahl makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kildahl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kildahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leis is looking to work some ground and pound but Kildahl has wrist control.
Kildahl wants to sweep but no luck.
Leis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leis throws and elbow that misses. Kildahl uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leis's guard. Nice move by Kildahl!
Leis wants to sweep here but Kildahl controlling him for the moment.
Kildahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kildahl stopping the sweep attempt from Leis.
Leis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kildahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kildahl wants to control from the top but Leis keeps moving.
Kildahl advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kildahl working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Leis is trying to work for a sweep but Kildahl has mounted him!
Kildahl throwing strikes but Leis bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Leis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leis trying to control but Kildahl is working from the bottom.
Leis throwing strikes from guard but Kildahl blocks nicely.
Leis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kildahl working a defensive guard here.
Kildahl wants to sweep here but Leis controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kildahl lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Leis!
Leis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kildahl scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Leis tries to hold on but Kildahl postures up.
Kildahl goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Leis is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Leis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kildahl closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kildahl lands in his opponent's guard.
Leis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kildahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kildahl!
Leis landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kildahl is looking to escape.
Leis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kildahl looks a forlorn figure.
Leis postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kildahl in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kildahl to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Leis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jesse Leis made sure he mentioned BALCO MMA ELITE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamanui Te Patu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolo Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeung has chosen Everything in it's right place as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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327 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tamanui Te Patu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bolo Yeung!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Te Patu tries to avoid it but Yeung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Te Patu to the ground. Te Patu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Te Patu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yeung counters with a nice leg kick.
Te Patu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yeung gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Te Patu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yeung seems to be looking for submissions.
Yeung prevents Te Patu from improving his position.
Te Patu is working hard here to advance position.
Yeung moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Te Patu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yeung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Te Patu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Te Patu tries to improve position but can't.
Yeung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yeung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Te Patu is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Patu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yeung off and has taken his back!
Te Patu missing with punches from the back.
Yeung turns into Te Patu and is now in his guard.
Yeung drops back looking for a leg! Te Patu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Te Patu manages to kick Yeung off! Yeung jumps back into Te Patu's guard.
Te Patu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yeung!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Te Patu goes for an armbar but Yeung turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yeung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Patu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yeung is aware though and is defending well.
Yeung tries to free his leg and advance position but Te Patu is retaining full guard.
Yeung trying to control but Te Patu is working from the bottom.
Yeung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yeung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yeung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Te Patu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Te Patu is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Te Patu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Te Patu regains half guard.
Yeung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Te Patu trying to control but Yeung postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Te Patu gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Te Patu wants to sweep here but Yeung controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bolo Yeung will probably get the nod.
That's time! Te Patu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yeung tries for a takedown but Te Patu circles away easily
and Te Patu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Te Patu.
Yeung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yeung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Bolo Yeung has been cut.
Te Patu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeung misses with a body shot.
Te Patu clinches up with Yeung and pushes him back against the cage.
Yeung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Te Patu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tamanui Te Patu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolo Yeung.
Te Patu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Patu clinches with his opponent.
Yeung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yeung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Te Patu is defending well.
Yeung goes for a takedown attempt but Te Patu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Yeung or perhaps it was just good defense by Te Patu which made him look bad.
Yeung is breathing heavily.
Yeung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Te Patu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeung throws out a loose jab but Te Patu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Te Patu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yeung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yeung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Te Patu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yeung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeung blocks a jab.
Yeung throws a hook but Te Patu avoids it easily.
Te Patu throws a hook but Yeung blocks it.
Yeung misses with a double jab.
Yeung misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamanui Te Patu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bolo Yeung's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Yeung has his takedown stuffed
and Te Patu counters with a left and a right that stings Yeung.
Te Patu misses with a lunging right hand
and Yeung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yeung.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeung is fighting off a takedown attempt but Te Patu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yeung to the mat. Yeung regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Te Patu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Te Patu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yeung's head.
Yeung is controlling Te Patu's posture.
Te Patu stopping the sweep attempt from Yeung.
Yeung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yeung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Te Patu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Te Patu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yeung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Te Patu postures up in Yeung's guard and throws a big left but Yeung blocks it.
Yeung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolo Yeung has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Te Patu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeung.
Te Patu misses with a two punch combination.
Yeung throws a predictable looking body shot
and Te Patu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeung throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Te Patu was covering up waiting for the punch and Yeung finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yeung stands and throws Te Patu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Te Patu is looking to reverse the position.
Yeung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Te Patu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Te Patu tries to buck Yeung off but Yeung is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeung grinds an elbow into Te Patu's temple.
Te Patu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Te Patu moves into full guard.
Te Patu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yeung trying to control the position from guard on top but Te Patu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Te Patu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yeung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeung wants to pass the guard but Te Patu is keeping the position.
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 Tamanui Te Patu.
I think Te Patu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamanui Te Patu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Washer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sultan Conture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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26
275 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Washer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sultan Conture!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washer misses with a takedown attempt - Conture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conture shoots in for a takedown but Washer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washer has a takedown stuffed.
Conture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conture somewhat.
Conture dives in and grabs Washer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washer pushes down on Conture's head and hops out.
Tim Washer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sultan Conture.
Washer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Washer or perhaps it was just good defense by Conture which made him look bad.
Washer fails with a takedown attempt.
Washer gets caught napping as Conture dives in and scores a takedown. Washer manages to retain guard.
Washer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washer has his foot on Conture's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conture works his way back into a safe position though.
Conture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Washer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Washer is breathing heavily.
Conture is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Washer can't keep his opponent in guard - Conture advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Washer missing with punches from the bottom.
Washer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Conture is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conture is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conture is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Washer sees it coming and defends easily.
Conture is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conture is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conture is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Washer sees it coming and defends easily.
Washer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conture is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washer has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conture is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Washer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conture.
Washer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Conture is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Washer is looking for a sweep. Conture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conture is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washer is just riding it out for now. Conture eventually gives up the hold.
Washer missing with punches from the bottom.
Washer actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Conture blocks the strikes from Washer.
Washer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conture seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Washer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sultan Conture!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dilshan has chosen Dilshan as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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30
155 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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168 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tillakaratne Dilshan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chavez misses with a double jab
and Dilshan counters with an outside leg kick.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Dilshan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Dilshan ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilshan. Dilshan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chavez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dilshan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Dilshan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chavez has time to react.
Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilshan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Dilshan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick by Chavez misses
and Dilshan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilshan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
Dilshan checks the leg kick.
Dilshan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilshan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dilshan checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez throws a head kick but Dilshan moves out of range.
Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dilshan connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez misses with a left hand
and Dilshan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez thumps Dilshan with a low kick.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez throws a head kick but Dilshan moves out of range.
Dilshan tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Dilshan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chavez doesn't seem bothered though.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Dilshan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice hook to Dilshan's body. Dilshan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilshan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Dilshan is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Chavez.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Dilshan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan slips a jab from Chavez.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilshan moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
Dilshan misses with a hook to the body
and Chavez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilshan off the cage and back into range.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilshan misses with a looping right.
Dilshan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chavez counters with a leg kick.
Chavez has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilshan tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Chavez misses with a knee to the head.
Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chavez tries to clinch up.
Miguel Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilshan.
Chavez throws a lazy body kick
and Dilshan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilshan.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Dilshan avoids it well.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilshan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilshan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilshan scores with a sloppy right hand. Chavez should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez throws the left hand but Dilshan avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Chavez misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Chavez with a hook.
Dilshan checks the leg kick.
Dilshan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dilshan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dilshan throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Dilshan blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dilshan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez checks a leg kick nicely.
Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Dilshan sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Chavez is predictable there
and Dilshan counters with an outside leg kick.
Dilshan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilshan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Miguel Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilshan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Chavez cracks the inside of Dilshan's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilshan. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Dilshan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Chavez misses
and Dilshan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez throws out a leg kick but Dilshan moves out of range and Chavez only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Chavez. Those never looked like landing.
Dilshan lands a front kick.
Chavez looks to land a body kick but Dilshan moved away.
Dilshan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilshan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chavez cracks the inside of Dilshan's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan misses with a low kick.
Dilshan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chavez. Chavez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilshan.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilshan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dilshan doesn't seem bothered though.
Chavez clobbers Dilshan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilshan lands a slapping body shot.
Chavez moves to clinch but Dilshan breaks away
and Dilshan counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chavez wants to slow Dilshan down by chopping away at his legs.
Dilshan delivers a nice body kick.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chavez checks a leg kick.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilshan has time to react.
Chavez misses with a low kick as Dilshan jumps back.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Dilshan.
Dilshan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Tillakaratne Dilshan has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilshan. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chavez.
Chavez pushes Dilshan away with a front kick.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Chavez misses.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Dilshan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chavez.
Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilshan counters with a good low kick that Chavez was not able to check.
Chavez misses with a leg kick
and Dilshan counters with an inside leg kick.
Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tillakaratne Dilshan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilshan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Chavez.
Dilshan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilshan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chavez keeps Dilshan at a distance using the push kick.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Dilshan saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Miguel Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chavez jabs at Dilshan's body.
Dilshan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Dilshan avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Dilshan avoids it well.
Dilshan thows a body kick. Chavez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilshan, as that shot connected.
Chavez thuds his right hand into Dilshan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavez.
Dilshan throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Chavez has closed the distance and engaged Dilshan in a clinch.
Dilshan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilshan breaks the clinch.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilshan slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilshan misses with a body kick.
Dilshan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavez 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... Miguel Chavez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Miguel Chavez waved his t-shirt featuring Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Immortal Technique- Dominant Species as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Billy Roberts was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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27
275 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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254 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urijah Calaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway misses with the combination.
Roberts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Calaway at a distance.
Calaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts connects with a body shot that sends Calaway's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Roberts there.
Roberts throws a hook but Calaway blocks it.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts cracks Calaway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calaway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calaway misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Calaway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calaway keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calaway works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Calaway - that landed with a thud.
Calaway pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roberts won't allow Calaway to get back to his feet.
Roberts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Calaway manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calaway.
Calaway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calaway has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Calaway tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.
Calaway postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Calaway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts keeping full guard, as Calaway tries to pass.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Calaway from controlling successfully.
Calaway throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway passes Roberts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Calaway looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Calaway sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.
Nice strikes from Calaway there.
Roberts is holding on to half guard well.
Calaway tries to stand and escape but Roberts is controlling the position.
Calaway looks to land a strike but Roberts avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway passes into half guard.
Calaway trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
Calaway lands with a punch from half guard.
Calaway missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Calaway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Calaway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calaway moves away.
Roberts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts tests Calaway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Calaway.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calaway.
Roberts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urijah Calaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calaway avoids the body shot from Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calaway is able to avoid easily.
Calaway slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Calaway rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Roberts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calaway's elbow.
Roberts's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Calaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calaway defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Calaway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Calaway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Calaway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Roberts misses.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calaway.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts misses with a double jab.
Roberts looks to land a combination but Calaway avoids it well.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billy Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calaway shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Calaway to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Calaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Calaway.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Calaway moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Calaway's shoulder, as Calaway tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts lands a head shot.
Urijah Calaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calaway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roberts tries to bench press Calaway off him but Calaway keeps the position.
Calaway in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roberts dodges the ground and pound from Calaway.
Calaway throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Roberts works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Calaway sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Calaway in particular looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calaway slips a nice elbow through Roberts's hands, connecting with Roberts's forehead.
Calaway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calaway is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roberts tries to hold on but Calaway postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calaway landing strikes from the mount and Roberts is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Calaway dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Calaway tries a head kick but it misses.
Calaway ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Calaway is out of range.
Calaway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calaway thinking.
Calaway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Calaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts takes a swing at Calaway's ribcage but misses.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Calaway.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calaway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Calaway fails to land.
Roberts tries a body shot but Calaway blocks it.
Calaway can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Calaway stalling.
Calaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
Calaway lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Calaway.
Roberts tries a body shot but Calaway blocks it.
Calaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Roberts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roberts.
Calaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calaway slips a jab from Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway lands a big head kick that sends Roberts tumbling to the mat! Calaway takes a step backwards and waves Roberts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Roberts is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calaway tries to clinch up
and Roberts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Calaway finish him?
Calaway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roberts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calaway scrambles back to his feet.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Calaway at a distance.
Calaway dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calaway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a jab to Calaway's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roberts looks to land a combination but Calaway avoids it well.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Calaway.
Calaway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calaway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calaway.
Calaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Urijah Calaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calaway is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calaway is working away from the top position though.
It looks like Calaway is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calaway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urijah Calaway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calaway, 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... Urijah Calaway!
Urijah Calaway is the new heavyweight champion!
Urijah Calaway very nearly forgot to thank O'Brannigan's Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louey Draft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Louey Draft!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuai jiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Draft fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draft tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shuai jiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Draft.
Draft stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shuai jiao.
Good shot there by Shuai jiao.
Draft fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shuai jiao throws a looping overhand right but Draft ducks down to avoid it.
Draft gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Draft tries to clinch up but Shuai jiao circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Shuai jiao is predictable there
and Draft connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draft tries a head kick but it misses.
Draft misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draft lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shuai jiao circles away quickly and effectively.
Draft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai jiao cracks the inside of Draft's front leg.
Draft on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shuai jiao throws a poor cross that misses
and Draft counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Draft missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shuai jiao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Draft.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draft is looking to work some ground and pound but Shuai jiao has wrist control.
Draft thows a big elbow that misses.
Draft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shuai jiao is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuai jiao is looking to stand up but Draft isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draft postures up in Shuai jiao's guard and throws a big left but Shuai jiao blocks it.
Draft postures up and lands a big shot to Shuai jiao's brow.
Draft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Draft throws a big right hand that misses.
Shuai jiao keeping full guard, as Draft tries to pass.
Draft is looking to work some ground and pound but Shuai jiao has wrist control.
Draft working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shuai jiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Draft on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Draft passes Shuai jiao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Draft has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Draft not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Draft is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Draft prevents Shuai jiao from standing back up.
Draft missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draft not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Draft missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Draft missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shuai jiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shuai jiao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuai jiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draft.
Draft missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Draft thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shuai jiao's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuai jiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shuai jiao is breathing heavily.
Shuai jiao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Draft.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louey Draft 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.
Shuai jiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Draft's head.
Draft on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shuai jiao lands a head kick!
Draft tries to clinch
and Shuai jiao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shuai jiao cracks Draft with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shuai jiao motions for Draft to come forward. Shuai jiao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shuai jiao is looking to slow Draft down with leg kicks.
Shuai jiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Draft.
Nice straight punches there by Draft. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Draft.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draft looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Draft sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shuai jiao defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draft thows a huge punch but Shuai jiao dodges it nicely.
Draft is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Draft throwing shots but Shuai jiao is blocking nicely.
Shuai jiao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Draft.
Draft missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Draft trying to pass the guard but Shuai jiao defending well.
Draft is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shuai jiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shuai jiao tries to get out of the position.
Draft is nestled in close to Shuai jiao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draft is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Draft is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shuai jiao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draft misses with a head shot. Shuai jiao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuai jiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shuai jiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draft throws a big right hand that misses.
Draft cracks Shuai jiao with a solid left hand.
Shuai jiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Draft scoring with some ground and pound.
Draft throwing strikes from guard but Shuai jiao blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Draft working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Draft is looking to work some ground and pound but Shuai jiao has wrist control.
Draft trying to control but Shuai jiao is working from the bottom.
Shuai jiao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draft advances position into side control!
Draft lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuai jiao is not content to let Draft control the position.
Draft in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Louey Draft has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Draft works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shuai jiao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louey Draft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Draft uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shuai jiao.
Draft blocks a jab.
Shuai jiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Shuai jiao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice body punch from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao punishes Draft's body with a nice straight punch.
Shuai jiao cracks a nice hook into Draft's ribs.
Draft will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Draft throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shuai jiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shuai jiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draft manages to avoid it.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick but Draft sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shuai jiao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shuai jiao, right into the meat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draft scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Draft tries to pull guard but Shuai jiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Draft pressing his opponent against the cage.
Draft goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shuai jiao prevents it.
Shuai jiao stops a takedown attempt from Draft.
Master Shuai jiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louey Draft.
Shuai jiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that Draft semi-blocks.
Draft walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao lunges at Draft with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Draft's hand.
Master Shuai jiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Shuai jiao scores with a body shot.
Shuai jiao lands a leg kick that knocks Draft off balance momentarily.
Draft chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shuai jiao can pounce on him.
Master Shuai jiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draft doesn't manage to clinch there - Shuai jiao circles away.
Draft is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shuai jiao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Draft fails with a takedown attempt.
Shuai jiao cracks Draft with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Draft swings for the body but Shuai jiao moves out of range.
Draft drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draft moves in looking to clinch but Shuai jiao pushes him off.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick which misses Draft's front leg but catches the back leg as Draft tries to avoid it.
Draft tries to bum rush Shuai jiao with a series of wild strikes but Shuai jiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draft takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draft. Shuai jiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draft looks to score with a jab to the body but Shuai jiao is just out of range.
Shuai jiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Draft wants to clinch up but Shuai jiao keeps it at a distance.
Shuai jiao feints and then cracks Draft's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Draft down.
Shuai jiao takes a swing at Draft's ribcage but misses.
Draft throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draft misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Draft with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shuai jiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draft's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shuai jiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shuai jiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Shuai jiao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Draft. That did some damage!
Shuai jiao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draft has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Shuai jiao tenderised Draft's leg. Draft is trying to keep his angry face on.
Louey Draft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draft tries a head kick but it misses.
Shuai jiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Draft's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shuai jiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Shuai jiao clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Draft tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shuai jiao scores with a leg kick.
Draft is looking to clinch.
Shuai jiao lands a head kick. Draft smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shuai jiao misses with a body punch
and Draft counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shuai jiao!
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!
Draft sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The referee warns Shuai jiao that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Draft throws some wild stikes that Shuai jiao manages to avoid easily.
Draft lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shuai jiao hang on?
Draft throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Draft working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shuai jiao is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draft sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oh Shuai jiao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draft throws a wild left hand from mount and Shuai jiao manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Shuai jiao seems to have got his legs back now.
Draft is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shuai jiao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draft.
Draft missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draft sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shuai jiao defending well though.
Draft misses with a head shot. Shuai jiao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Draft tries to free his leg and advance position but Shuai jiao is retaining full guard.
Draft trying to control the position from guard on top but Shuai jiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shuai jiao is looking to stand back up but Draft counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shuai jiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draft takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Draft landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Draft wants to free his trapped foot but Shuai jiao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Draft winds up and cracks Shuai jiao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Draft is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shuai jiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draft.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draft looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Draft is working for a kimura but Shuai jiao is defending it quite comfortably.
Draft trying to work for an americana but Shuai jiao has managed to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draft wants to control from the top but Shuai jiao keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louey Draft dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Shuai jiao.
Draft shoots for a takedown but Shuai jiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Draft falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shuai jiao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Draft gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Draft is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shuai jiao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shuai jiao.
Draft looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Draft is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shuai jiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Master Shuai jiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louey Draft.
Draft is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Draft drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draft wants to break free but Shuai jiao has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai jiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shuai jiao scores with a shot to the body.
Draft tries to clinch up.
Shuai jiao throws a body punch but Draft moves out of range.
Shuai jiao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A lazy left from Shuai jiao finds it's target.
Shuai jiao walks into a straight right hand from Draft.
Draft shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shuai jiao sprawls well. Shuai jiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Draft gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Shuai jiao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draft on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shuai jiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Draft takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Shuai jiao. That's going to slow Draft down.
Shuai jiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Draft throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shuai jiao was covering up waiting for the punch and Draft finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Draft with a nice head shot there.
Draft postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draft in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shuai jiao keeping moving, preventing Draft from controlling successfully.
Draft is looking to work some ground and pound but Shuai jiao has wrist control.
Master Shuai jiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shuai jiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Louey Draft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Draft is in close to Shuai jiao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shuai jiao wants to get back to his feet but Draft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Draft not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draft connects with a couple of short punches.
Shuai jiao being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louey Draft.
I think Draft has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louey Draft!
Louey Draft is the new light heavyweight champion!
Louey Draft really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BALCO MMA ELITE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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