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EFC 115:Sanchez vs Valentine 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Howard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard leaves Stroker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stroker tries for a takedown but Howard circles away easily
and Howard counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stroker is looking to reverse the position.
Howard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stroker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stroker is trying to get back to half guard.
Howard working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroker is looking for a sweep.
Howard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stroker is not content to let Howard control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker is looking to reverse the position.
Howard tries for a kimura but Stroker is defending well.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stroker keeps working.
Stroker sneaks out the side door and pushes Howard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howard but Howard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Stroker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stroker.
Howard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stroker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
Stroker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howard!
Stroker throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Stroker sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howard is working for a submission of some sort.
Howard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stroker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stroker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howard is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stroker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Howard is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
Stroker actively working from the bottom here.
Howard seems to be looking for submissions.
Howard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stroker manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Howard drops back looking for a leg! Stroker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stroker manages to kick Howard off! Howard jumps back into Stroker's guard.
Stroker working for a triangle but Howard defends it easily.
Stroker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Willie Stroker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stroker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Howard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Howard drops back looking for a leg! Stroker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stroker manages to kick Howard off! Howard jumps back into Stroker's guard.
Howard 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.
Howard looking to sit in guard and control but Stroker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stroker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stroker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howard pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroker pulls his head out easily.
Stroker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stroker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stroker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stroker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stroker.
Howard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stroker looking for a submission but Howard manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Stroker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Howard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stroker has Howard in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroker has his foot on Howard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howard works his way back into a safe position though.
Howard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stroker dives on top into guard.
Howard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howard pushes Stroker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stroker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howard tries to avoid it but Stroker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howard to the ground. Howard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Stroker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroker tries to clinch but Howard moves away
and Howard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howard seems to be working for a kimura but Stroker defends the submission attempt.
Stroker looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Howard is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stroker has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stroker shoots for a takedown but Howard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stroker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stroker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard gets full guard.
Stroker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howard has escaped and now he's on top!
Stroker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howard defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Stroker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howard is aware though and is defending well.
Stroker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stroker keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroker being controlled here, momentarily.
Howard drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Howard as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stroker screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Howard! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bobby Howard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pure White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rile Nokea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pure White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokea misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Nokea misses with a wild body shot.
Pure White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nokea shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Nokea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nokea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nokea misses with a wild body shot.
Nokea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nokea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White ducks under a wild hook from Nokea.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nokea momentarily.
Nokea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nokea feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nokea has gone for a leg lock! White slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nokea's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nokea keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White works over Nokea with some ground and pound from guard.
White looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
White not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nokea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nokea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Nokea thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
White passes into half guard.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Nokea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokea misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nokea kicks off White and gets to his feet.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Nokea is just out of range.
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!
Nokea misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Nokea blocks the leg kick.
Nokea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nokea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokea slips a jab and a cross from White.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Nokea misses with a straight left.
Nokea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nokea.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Nokea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for White!
Nokea is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. White can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to hold on but Nokea pushes him away.
Nokea lands a heavy elbow.
White tries to hold on but Nokea postures up.
Nokea with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nokea lands with some vicious ground and pound - can White hang on?
Nokea looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
White tries to reverse the position but Nokea maintains control.
Nokea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea with shots to the head and body - White looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nokea with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokea with the ground and pound from mount.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White tries to lock up and control but Nokea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nokea lands a heavy elbow.
Nokea prevents White from getting the reversal.
Nokea scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish White?
White is bucking up trying to escape but Nokea cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
White is rocked!
Nokea looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oh White is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
White working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White is working hard here to advance position.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
Nokea with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rile Nokea dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Nokea does no damage.
White throws a hook but Nokea avoids it easily.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nokea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Nokea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nokea shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nokea misses with a looping right.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nokea circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Nokea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nokea scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nokea closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rile Nokea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nokea trying to control but White postures up.
Nokea tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
White scoring with strikes to the body and head.
White is taking a breather. Nokea says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nokea is in all sorts of trouble here.
White landing punches.
Nokea is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nokea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White working away from the top, dropping strikes.
White lands a big elbow.
White content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokea is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokea tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White lands a big shot there that rocks Nokea but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
White controlling the position easily from mount.
Nokea tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
Nokea tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! White connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nokea bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White wants to sweep here but Nokea controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to strike off his back.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nokea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White wants to stand and escape but Nokea is having none of it.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Nokea is proving a slippery customer.
Nokea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nokea won't allow White to get back to his feet.
Nokea lands a couple of elbows.
Nokea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nokea wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Nokea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Nokea is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nokea with a nice head shot there.
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!
Nokea trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokea throws a big elbow that misses.
Nokea wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Nokea lands a couple of elbows.
Nokea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nokea's guard.
White trying to control but Nokea is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rile Nokea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nokea throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Nokea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White misses the jab.
Nokea fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nokea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nokea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nokea closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Nokea throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Nokea misses.
White sizes up Nokea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nokea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nokea throws a hook but White blocks it.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Nokea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White slips a jab and a cross from Nokea.
Nokea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Nokea does a little dance to reset his feet.
White lands a leg kick that knocks Nokea off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nokea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nokea swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Nokea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nokea.
Pure White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White leaves Nokea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White feints and then cracks Nokea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nokea down.
Rile Nokea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nokea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nokea momentarily.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nokea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nokea needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Nokea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nokea at a distance.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nokea throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Nokea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White lands a slapping body shot.
Nokea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
Nokea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
Nokea missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
White defending well as Nokea loads up on a big left hand.
Nokea walks into a left hand.
Nokea misses with a double jab.
Nokea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White works the jab nicely.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nokeas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a nice right hand.
Nokea needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nokea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokea looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White lands with a cross.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nokea momentarily.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nokea.
Nokea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nokea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Pure White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nokea takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nokea checks a leg kick.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nokea misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nokea at a distance.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nokea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pure White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rile Nokea.
White misses with a body shot.
Nokea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokea.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White slips under a jab.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
Nokea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
Donk. Nokea catches White right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Nokea misses the target.
Nice body punch from White.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nokea checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nokea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nokea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nokea misses with a two punch combination.
Rile Nokea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nokea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pure White showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nokea 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 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rile Nokea!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bako King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahman Ahmalabolic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmalabolic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fanta Mojah - Hail The King. The key to victory for Bako King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bako King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahman Ahmalabolic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmalabolic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by King.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahmalabolic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahmalabolic's head.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahmalabolic throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahmalabolic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman Ahmalabolic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmalabolic dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ahmalabolic pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King kicks off Ahmalabolic and gets to his feet.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by King.
Ahmalabolic swings for the body but King moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King slips a straight right by Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from King does no damage.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahmalabolic throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahmalabolic throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahmalabolic throws a poor cross that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
Ahmalabolic throws an off balance right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from King does no damage.
King throws a right and a left that Ahmalabolic avoids nicely.
Ahmalabolic misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ahmalabolic back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ahmalabolic misses with a few strikes there.
Ahmalabolic misses with a straight left.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahmalabolic misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ahmalabolic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King scores a takedown into full mount!
Ahmalabolic can't escape the position.
Ahmalabolic tries to hold on but King postures up.
Ahmalabolic is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King scoring with strikes but Ahmalabolic is staying in there.
Ahmalabolic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahmalabolic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King keeping moving, preventing Ahmalabolic from controlling successfully.
Ahmalabolic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahmalabolic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahmalabolic looking to pass the guard.
King wants to control the position but Ahmalabolic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
King tries to roll over but Ahmalabolic keeps him under control.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahmalabolic trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
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 Bako King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmalabolic.
King throws a series of punches but Ahmalabolic avoids them all with ease.
King throws a series of punches but Ahmalabolic avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Ahmalabolic on that attempt.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahmalabolic shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Ahmalabolic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King cracks a nice hook into Ahmalabolic's ribs.
Bako King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmalabolic throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ahmalabolic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahmalabolic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ahmalabolic connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ahmalabolic misses its intended target.
King lands a nice hook to Ahmalabolic's body. Ahmalabolic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King dives in and grabs Ahmalabolic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmalabolic pushes down on King's head and hops out.
Ahmalabolic swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahmalabolic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ahmalabolic just misses with a punch to the body.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahmalabolic with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a two punch combo.
Bako King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahman Ahmalabolic.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ahmalabolic eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Ahmalabolic does no damage.
King moves forwards but Ahmalabolic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King throws a nice looking combination but Ahmalabolic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmalabolic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King throws a series of punches but Ahmalabolic moves out of range.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves out of range as Ahmalabolic strikes.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ahmalabolic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahmalabolic doesn't seem phased though.
Ahmalabolic misses with a hook
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King shoots for a takedown but Ahmalabolic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King shoots in for a double leg but Ahmalabolic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahmalabolic throws a combination that misses
so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
King won't allow Ahmalabolic to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King throwing strikes but missing.
King being controlled here momentarily.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahmalabolic 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.
Ahmalabolic keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bako King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahmalabolic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Good exchange - Ahmalabolic coming out on top.
King moves away from the strike by Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Ahmalabolic misses with a body shot.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ahmalabolic enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ahmalabolic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King throwing strikes but missing.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahmalabolic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahmalabolic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahmalabolic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahmalabolic!
King wants to control but Ahmalabolic postures up.
King regains half guard, as Ahmalabolic was trying to land strikes.
Ahmalabolic lands strikes from half guard.
Ahmalabolic trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Bako King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahman Ahmalabolic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmalabolic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ahmalabolic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahmalabolic.
King trying to control here.
Ahmalabolic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Ahmalabolic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and King reverses the position - he's now on top in Ahmalabolic's guard.
King 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.
Ahmalabolic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ahmalabolic looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmalabolic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bako King just wasn't active enough.
Ahmalabolic shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King avoids the body shot from Ahmalabolic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmalabolic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic misses with a right hand
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahman Ahmalabolic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King 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 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bako King!
After the fight, Bako King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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225 lbs
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212 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryu S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Brown!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
S throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brown finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
S throws a head kick that misses.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
S lands with a thumping leg kick.
S wants to clinch.
S tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryu S seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
S falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
S fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown checks a low kick from S.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as S checks a leg kick.
Brown takes a swing at S's ribcage but misses.
S throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from S.
Nice uppercut there from S.
Brown misses with an uppercut. S saw that one coming.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by S.
Brown throws out a loose jab but S uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
S closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
S takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by S. Beautiful body shot.
S looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
S is breathing heavily.
Brown cracks S with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
S is rocked!
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Oh S is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
S throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown scores with a counter punch that sends S to the canvas! Brown smells blood - he's punishing S with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! S has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kara Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steele's choice of entrance music: Cinderella Man. George Steele told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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214 lbs
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225 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kara Hiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiri throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Hiri lands with an uppercut that bounces Steele off the cage and back into range.
Hiri misses the shot to the body.
Steele throws the left hand but Hiri avoids the punch easily.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiri cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steele checks a leg kick.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steele moves out of range as Hiri strikes.
Hiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hiri pinned against the cage. Hiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele closes the distance and clinches up with Hiri, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes Hiri against the cage but Hiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Steele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Hiri slips the punch.
Hiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hiri misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Hiri misses with a looping right.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hiri scores with a nice right hand.
Hiri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steele checks it well.
Hiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Hiri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Steele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steele is rocked!
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!
Hiri misses with an uppercut.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiri finish him?
Hiri misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hiri as the two fighters clinch.
Hiri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Hiri misses.
Hiri shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Steele takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hiri sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Steele bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kara Hiri!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Crabtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crabtree kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Move Bitch. On his way into the cage it seems that Johnny Crabtree has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johnny Crabtree seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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282 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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272 lbs
16 - 16 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Crabtree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Richards or perhaps it was just good defense by Crabtree which made him look bad.
Richards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crabtree 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.
Crabtree with a jab.
Richards connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Crabtree.
Richards misses with a few strikes there.
Crabtree on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crabtree is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crabtree scores with a jab to the head.
Crabtree swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards moves out of range as Crabtree strikes.
A big right from Richards misses.
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!
Richards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crabtree did well to prevent Richards getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crabtree is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throws a strike but Crabtree avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crabtree working a defensive guard here.
Richards postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crabtree is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richards, into his guard.
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crabtree is aware though and is defending well.
Crabtree would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crabtree defends well.
Crabtree got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crabtree has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Crabtree pushes his legs off easily.
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crabtree is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crabtree wants to stand but Richards is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crabtree stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.
Crabtree stands up and waves to Richards to follow him.
Crabtree moves out of range of the leg kick from Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Richards.
Crabtree avoids the head kick by Richards.
Crabtree ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Richards closes the distance and clinches up with Crabtree, looking for a takedown. Richards pushes Crabtree against the cage but Crabtree circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crabtree slips a straight right by Richards.
Richards shoots in and drives through. Crabtree sprawls well.
Johnny Crabtree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Richards.
Crabtree slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crabtree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crabtree tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crabtree. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crabtree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crabtree stuffs the takedown.
Crabtree misses with a looping right.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richards.
Johnny Crabtree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crabtree scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crabtree was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Crabtree.
Crabtree gets caught flat footed, as Richards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Richards throws an elbow that misses. Crabtree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richards's guard. Nice move by Crabtree!
Crabtree wanted to stand there but Richards had control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards working for a triangle but Crabtree defends it easily.
Richards looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crabtree has picked Richards up and slammed him! Richards can't keep hold of the triangle and Crabtree manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crabtree lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richards at a distance.
Richards has his takedown stuffed
and Crabtree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crabtree lands with a hook. Richards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crabtree gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richards stuns Crabtree with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Crabtree blocks the low kick.
Richards staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Crabtree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Crabtree fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richards on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards.
Richards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richards throws a low kick but Crabtree moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree misses with a straight right.
Richards lands a front kick.
Richards tries for a takedown but Crabtree circles away easily
and Crabtree counters with a stiff right hand.
Crabtree misses with a straight left.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Crabtree clinches with his opponent.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crabtree misses with the head strike.
Crabtree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Crabtree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crabtree.
Crabtree prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnny Crabtree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Richards.
Crabtree scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Crabtree fails to land.
A short uppercut from Crabtree.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crabtree after a bit of a struggle.
Richards is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crabtree.
Crabtree lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richards or not.
Crabtree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crabtree lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Crabtree.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crabtree.
Good body shot from Crabtree.
A short uppercut from Crabtree.
Crabtree pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crabtree creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crabtree pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards is rocked!
Crabtree creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Richards's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Richards drops to his knees and Crabtree pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Crabtree!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Johnny Crabtree waved his t-shirt featuring xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls on Parade. Garcia has chosen Ballad Of A Dead Soulja as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Maia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miko Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia lands a jab to Maia's midsection.
Maia takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Maia throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Maia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roberto Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Maia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcia lands a jab to Maia's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Maia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Maia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maia under the eye.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maia's head backwards.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Maia looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia jabs Maia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Maia throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Maia throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Maia's head.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Maia lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Garcia throws a hook but Maia avoids it easily.
Maia misses with a straight right.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia.
Maia looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Maia misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Maia misses.
Maia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maia scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia keeps Maia under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maia working the strikes but Garcia uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Maia backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Miko Maia has been cut.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Maia's ribs.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Maia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia misses with the combination.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Maia lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Maia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maia tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maia's guard.
Maia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
Maia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maia, up you get!
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Maia misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Maia throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Maia blocks a jab.
Garcia defending well as Maia loads up on a big left hand.
Maia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maia loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Maia misses with a low kick.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Maia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses with the combination.
Roberto Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia stalks Maia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maia's face. Maia staggers backwards, shaken.
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia scores with a nice right hand.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia digs a good hook to Maia's body.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Maia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maia lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
Maia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maia shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
Maia throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garcia tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Maia.
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maia throws out the jab.
A left lands for Maia.
Maia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the body from Maia misses
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maia at a distance.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maia eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roberto Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia misses with a straight left.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Garcia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Maia moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Maia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Maia.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Maia fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miko Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Miko Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Garcia with a jab.
Maia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia digs a good hook to Maia's body.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano's entrance music is Got Yourself a Gun . A fine choice. Saint Roc has chosen Rock superstar 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pierre Saint Roc!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano connects with an inside leg kick.
Saint Roc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soprano thows a body shot but no joy.
Soprano cracks the inside of Saint Roc's front leg.
Soprano throws a sloppy head kick and Saint Roc moves out of range easily.
Saint Roc avoids the body shot from Soprano.
Soprano takes one on the button.
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saint Roc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soprano. That did some damage!
Soprano throws a sloppy head kick and Saint Roc moves out of range easily.
Saint Roc scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint Roc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soprano keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Roc wants to free his trapped foot but Soprano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saint Roc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano is trying to stand up here but Saint Roc is controlling him well.
Soprano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc is looking for a kimura but Soprano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saint Roc to get the leverage.
Saint Roc is keen to just control but Soprano is a slippery customer.
Saint Roc is pressing down on Soprano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soprano is holding on for now.
Saint Roc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saint Roc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Soprano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saint Roc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soprano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc is looking to work some ground and pound but Soprano has wrist control.
Soprano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saint Roc content to stall in guard here.
Saint Roc tries to free his leg and advance position but Soprano is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc trying to control but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Soprano is looking to stand up but Saint Roc isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pierre Saint Roc wasn't active enough on the ground.
Saint Roc moves to clinch but Soprano breaks away
and Soprano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soprano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saint Roc can pounce on him.
Saint Roc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soprano. Soprano obviously looking to wear him down.
Saint Roc lands with a slapping head kick.
Saint Roc scores with a jab to the body.
Soprano looks to land a left hand but Saint Roc moved out of range nicely.
Soprano scores with a one two! Saint Roc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Soprano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint Roc cracks Soprano with a good jab.
Saint Roc avoids the head kick by Soprano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano connects with a solid leg kick.
Soprano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soprano throws a leg kick but Saint Roc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saint Roc tries to work over Soprano's front leg with a kick but Soprano checks it.
Soprano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saint Roc on the side of the head.
Saint Roc avoids the head kick by Soprano.
Saint Roc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soprano.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saint Roc looks to land a combination but Soprano avoids it well.
Saint Roc connects with a crisp jab.
Soprano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint Roc slips a straight right by Soprano.
Soprano misses with an uppercut
and Saint Roc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soprano checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Saint Roc will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soprano moves away from the strike by Saint Roc.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soprano. Saint Roc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Saint Roc. Those never looked like landing.
Soprano misses with a head kick.
Soprano throws a jab when Saint Roc was well out of range.
Soprano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc thumps Soprano with a low kick.
Soprano lands with a nice body kick.
Saint Roc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soprano misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Soprano.
Saint Roc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint Roc throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soprano's head.
Saint Roc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Soprano fails to land.
Saint Roc tries to throw a body punch but Soprano avoids it by throwing Saint Roc back against the cage.
Soprano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saint Rocs head.
Soprano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soprano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saint Roc jumps guard but Soprano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soprano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soprano scores with a hook.
That kick from Soprano tenderised Saint Roc's leg. Saint Roc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tony Soprano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soprano throws a sloppy head kick and Saint Roc moves out of range easily.
Saint Roc ducks under a wild hook from Soprano.
Saint Roc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Soprano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soprano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc throws the kick towards the body but Soprano avoids it.
Saint Roc looks for the body kick but Soprano saw that one coming.
Saint Roc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint Roc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soprano trying to stall but Saint Roc improves his position.
Saint Roc misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint Roc.
Saint Roc blocking some punches.
Saint Roc misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Saint Roc.
Soprano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soprano blocks a body shot from Saint Roc.
Soprano pushes Saint Roc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint Roc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
Soprano can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Roc controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano trying to stall but Saint Roc improves his position.
Soprano seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Saint Roc is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Soprano lands a hook that snaps the head of Saint Roc backwards.
Saint Roc takes a shot to the head.
Saint Roc lands a shoulder strike.
Saint Roc can't find room to land a body shot as Soprano controls the action.
Saint Roc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soprano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soprano breaks from the clinch.
Saint Roc tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soprano checks a leg kick.
Soprano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint Roc digs a good body shot into Soprano's ribs.
Soprano throws a leg kick but Saint Roc moved away.
Saint Roc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Soprano.
Saint Roc wants to clinch up but Soprano keeps it at a distance.
Saint Roc throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
A big right from Soprano misses.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint Roc misses with a low kick.
Saint Roc throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Saint Roc misses.
Saint Roc blocks a head kick by Soprano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Roc defending well as Soprano loads up on a big left hand.
Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint Roc.
Soprano blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Soprano dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Soprano just misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Roc tries to close the distance and clinch but Soprano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saint Roc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soprano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Saint Roc finds it's target.
Soprano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Roc walks forward, straight into a front kick from Soprano.
Soprano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saint Roc.
Saint Roc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Saint Roc misses.
Soprano misses with an uppercut. Saint Roc saw that one coming.
Soprano tests Saint Roc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soprano lands a nice shot that snaps Saint Roc's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Soprano as he connects with a hook.
Saint Roc lands an overhand right.
Soprano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc checks a leg kick.
Saint Roc is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Soprano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saint Roc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint Roc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saint Roc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint Roc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint Roc fails with the takedown.
Soprano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soprano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Roc tries to close the distance and clinch but Soprano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saint Roc throws a nice looking combination but Soprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soprano lunges at Saint Roc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint Roc's hand.
Soprano misses with an uppercut. Saint Roc saw that one coming.
Soprano motions for Saint Roc to come forward. Soprano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soprano misses with a body shot.
Soprano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saint Roc. That did some damage!
Soprano lands with an overhand left.
Soprano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Roc.
A low kick from Soprano misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Soprano.
Saint Roc lands a head kick!
Saint Roc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saint Roc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick from Soprano lands but Saint Roc takes it in his stride.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses.
Tony Soprano is winning the standup battle so far.
Soprano misses with a head kick.
Saint Roc cracks Soprano with an open hand slap.
Soprano blocks a head kick by Saint Roc.
Saint Roc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saint Roc.
Soprano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soprano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soprano looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Roc is just out of range.
Soprano clobbers Saint Roc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Soprano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Soprano tenderised Saint Roc's leg. Saint Roc is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint Roc checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soprano misses with a head kick.
Saint Roc throws a lazy right hand but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint Roc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saint Roc has a takedown stuffed.
Saint Roc blocks a head kick by Soprano.
Soprano lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Roc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Roc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soprano thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Soprano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soprano 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... Tony Soprano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy My Chick Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). My Chick Bad comes into the arena with Game Over blaring out of the sound system. Slice is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All I Do is Win. Kimbo Slice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy My Chick Bad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
My Chick Bad throws a lazy uppercut
and Slice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps My Chick Bad thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from My Chick Bad. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from My Chick Bad - that will leave a mark!
Slice misses with an uppercut
so My Chick Bad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
My Chick Bad trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice is trying to control the position but My Chick Bad postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as My Chick Bad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slice trying to keep a closed guard but My Chick Bad is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kimbo Slice hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Slice throws a body kick that misses.
Slice misses with a straight right.
My Chick Bad drives through and clinches with Slice against the cage.
Slice misses with a punch to the body.
My Chick Bad misses with a hook from the clinch.
My Chick Bad lands with a short shot to the head.
My Chick Bad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice tries to circle away but My Chick Bad has him pinned against the cage.
My Chick Bad pushes Slice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice scores with a shoulder strike.
My Chick Bad lands a hook that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice can't break the clinch.
My Chick Bad prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but My Chick Bad has double underhooks.
Slice trying to stall but My Chick Bad improves his position.
Slice blocks an uppercut.
My Chick Bad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
My Chick Bad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from My Chick Bad fails to land.
Slice taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
My Chick Bad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from My Chick Bad.
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
My Chick Bad scores with a shoulder strike.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
My Chick Bad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slice stalling.
My Chick Bad has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with My Chick Bad's elbow.
My Chick Bad tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from My Chick Bad.
Slice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by My Chick Bad.
My Chick Bad cracks Slice with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. My Chick Bad has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Slice to stand back up!
Slice is rocked!
Slice walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Slice limp body while My Chick Bad jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy My Chick Bad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is Sublime - Santaria. A fine choice. Alexander Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine tries to sprawl but Sanchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valentine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Sanchez staying busy and making it hard for Valentine to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Valentine breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Valentine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Valentine unloads with some shots from mount but Sanchez bucks and avoids them well.
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!
Sanchez regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine slows the pace down in half guard.
Valentine trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Valentine has control of the leg.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Valentine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throwing shots but Valentine is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valentine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Valentine defends it.
Valentine is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valentine is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Valentine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine gets back to full guard.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valentine controlling the position.
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.
Sanchezis looking to pass into half guard but Valentine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valentine is in guard.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
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 Xavier Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Valentine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valentine.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Valentine.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Valentine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valentine.
Valentine slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick that Valentine semi-blocks.
Valentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Valentine moved away.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
Valentine moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valentine!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Alexander Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Valentine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Valentine misses.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Sanchez motions for Valentine to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
Valentine is looking to control Sanchez's arms but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valentine has his back to the cage.
Valentine is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Valentine goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valentine gets caught flat footed, as Sanchez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez is working Valentine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez postures up in Valentine's guard and throws a big left but Valentine blocks it.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentine.
Valentine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Valentine ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valentine circles away.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Valentine seems unphased.
Valentine throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Valentine.
Sanchez cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valentine scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentine misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Valentine.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Valentine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valentine throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Valentine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Valentine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Valentine!
Sanchez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sanchez trying to control but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sanchez throwing shots but Valentine is blocking nicely.
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!
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Xavier Sanchez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanchez tries a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Sanchez jabs Valentine right on the nose. Valentine blinks but takes it well.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Valentine blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Sanchez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Sanchez thumps Valentine with a low kick.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Valentine throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Valentine 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.
Valentine takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Valentine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Valentine looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Valentine controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valentine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Valentine's head to control him but Valentine postures up.
Xavier Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez had his way with Alexander Valentine in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez punishes Valentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Valentine defending well.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valentine is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Alexander Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Valentine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Sanchez is really struggling to control Valentine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sanchez postures up in Valentine's guard and throws a big left but Valentine blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Xavier Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Valentine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Valentine tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine jabs at Sanchez's body.
Valentine throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Valentine swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Valentine's body. Valentine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valentine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valentine thinking.
Valentine is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Xavier Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Sanchez!
Xavier Sanchez retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Xavier Sanchez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Seven Sins™ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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