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SPFT 21: Jiao vs. Arkley PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Wilbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
142 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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19
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Wilbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Robertson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilbon.
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tony Wilbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilbon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Wilbon seems content to control.
Robertson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilbon.
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Wilbon has control of the leg.
Wilbon slows the pace down in half guard.
Robertson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilbon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilbon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robertson wants to control but Wilbon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tony Wilbon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wilbon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robertson's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Robertson.
Wilbon connects with a body shot that sends Robertson's belly button to the back.
Robertson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Wilbon. Wilbon maintains the clinch.
Robertson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch but Wilbon keeps him there for the moment.
Wilbon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilbon pulls guard.
Wilbon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robertson's guard.
Robertson striking off his back but it's not causing Wilbon any problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilbon is one step ahead there.
Robertson working for a triangle but Wilbon defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilbon stands and steps away. Robertson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wilbon avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Wilbon is looking to clinch but Robertson is avoiding it.
Wilbon rushes Robertson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson tries to break the clinch but Wilbon is controlling the position.
Robertson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilbon has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Wilbon.
Wilbon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wilbon manages to end up in side control.
Robertson tries to buck Wilbon off but Wilbon is having none of it.
Wilbon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wilbon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wilbon lands a big elbow.
Wilbon dominating with strikes here.
Wilbon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wilbon lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilbon controlling the pace for now.
Wilbon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson is in a horrible position here. Wilbon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wilbon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wilbon controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilbon looking to finish Robertson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Robertson!
Wilbon raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Wilbon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilbon avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Robertson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilbon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Tony Wilbon has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilbon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
Wilbon controlling the action here.
Robertson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilbon lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilbon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilbon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Wilbon is controlling well.
Robertson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilbon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Robertson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wilbon.
Wilbon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilbon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilbon trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilbon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Tony Wilbon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilbon drives through with a takedown into Robertson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilbon is stalling in the full guard.
Wilbon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Wilbon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilbon throwing strikes from guard but Robertson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilbon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilbon chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilbon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wilbon working some strikes from top position.
Wilbon throwing strikes from guard but Robertson blocks nicely.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilbon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilbon advances position into side control!
Robertson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Robertson taking a bit of punishment here - Wilbon scoring with strikes.
Wilbon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robertson, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Wilbon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wilbon 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.
Wilbon working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Robertson can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robertson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Wilbon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Wilbon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Robertson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilbon darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.
Robertson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilbon is trying to trip Robertson. He has hold of a leg but Robertson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wilbon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wilbon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilbon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilbon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilbon lands a couple of digs.
Wilbon preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilbon cracks Robertson with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilbon won't allow Robertson to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wilbon manages to pass to side control.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilbon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilbon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilbon working over Robertson with some ground and pound. Robertson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilbon is working for a submission of some sort.
Robertson taking some punishment here, with Wilbon in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilbon lands strikes from half guard.
Wilbon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilbon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilbon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilbon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wilbon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
Wilbon lands a big shot there that rocks Robertson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Robertson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wilbon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robertson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wilbon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricky Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilbon with shots to the head and body - Robertson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Robertson is rocked!
Wilbon landing strikes from the mount.
Robertson is still in real trouble! Can Wilbon finish him?
Wilbon drops a big elbow. That's hurt Robertson! More shots from Wilbon and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Wilbon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Taquito Pantalones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pantalones comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHU-AJTn0I8. Geronimo Santos 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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31
313 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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286 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Taquito Pantalones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geronimo Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantalones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Pantalones lands a big uppercut and Santos crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Santos looks OK. Pantalones waves Santos back to his feet!
It looks like Geronimo Santos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pantalones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Santos looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pantalones, right into the meat.
Pantalones feints and then cracks Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos down.
Pantalones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pantalones lands with a good body shot.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantalones connects with a body shot that sends Santos's belly button to the back.
Pantalones throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pantalones cracks Santos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pantalones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Santos to stand back up!
Santos drops his hands momentarily. Pantalones doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Santos staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Santos doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). El Taquito Pantalones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luisao Linhaeres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen Cult of Personality - Living Colour as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luisao Linhaeres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Harris!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linhaeres looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Linhaeres tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Linhaeres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linhaeres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Linhaeres thows a body shot but no joy.
Linhaeres scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linhaeres jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harris and Linhaeres has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Linhaeres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Linhaeres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhaeres slows the pace down.
Linhaeres grinds an elbow into Harris's temple.
Harris struggling a bit here.
Harris tries to bench press Linhaeres off him but Linhaeres keeps the position.
Linhaeres wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres tries for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Linhaeres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Linhaeres lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linhaeres tries to score with some ground and pound. Harris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Linhaeres scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linhaeres working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Linhaeres drags him back down.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Linhaeres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Linhaeres trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Linhaeres 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.
Linhaeres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Linhaeres misses with the ground and pound.
Harris wants to control but Linhaeres postures up.
Harris parries the strikes from Linhaeres easily there. Linhaeres is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harris to escape.
Harris tries to buck Linhaeres off but Linhaeres is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres is chipping away with strikes.
Linhaeres tries to score with some ground and pound. Harris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harris taking punishment in the form of punches.
Linhaeres lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhaeres working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Linhaeres fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harris struggling a bit here.
Linhaeres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Linhaeres but great work by Harris.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Linhaeres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Linhaeres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luisao Linhaeres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Linhaeres feints and as Harris raises his hands in defense, Linhaeres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Linhaeres wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Linhaeres looking to pass the guard.
Luisao Linhaeres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Linhaeres drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris!
Harris wants to stand but Linhaeres is controlling his arm.
Linhaeres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris prevents Linhaeres from improving his position.
Linhaeres trying to control here.
Linhaeres is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Linhaeres trying to control but Harris postures up.
Harris trying to control from half guard but Linhaeres is working away.
Linhaeres manages to get to full guard.
Harris postures up.
Linhaeres looking for a sweep. Not yet Linhaeres, not yet.
Harris tries to stand but Linhaeres is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Linhaeres is on top in guard.
Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Linhaeres is trying desperately to improve position.
Linhaeres sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Linhaeres wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linhaeres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Linhaeres.
Linhaeres working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Linhaeres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Linhaeres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
Linhaeres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linhaeres won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
Linhaeres wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Linhaeres tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Linhaeres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Linhaeres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhaeres throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhaeres passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luisao Linhaeres 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!
Linhaeres connects with a body shot.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Linhaeres's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Linhaeres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Linhaeres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Linhaeres shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luisao Linhaeres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Linhaeres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Linhaeres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Linhaeres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Linhaeres somewhat.
Linhaeres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to clinch but Linhaeres is having none of it.
Frank Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linhaeres fails with a takedown attempt.
Linhaeres defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Linhaeres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Linhaeres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Linhaeres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Linhaeres keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Linhaeres moves away and avoids it.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres throws a big shot that misses.
Linhaeres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris wants to clinch up but Linhaeres keeps it at a distance.
Linhaeres looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Linhaeres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Linhaeres gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris tries to clinch but Linhaeres moves out of range.
Linhaeres looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Linhaeres misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Linhaeres with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Linhaeres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris works the jab nicely.
Harris drives through and clinches with Linhaeres against the cage.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Linhaeres backwards.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Harris.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Linhaeres or not.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frank Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Harris.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris lands a body punch.
Linhaeres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luisao Linhaeres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Linhaeres 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... Luisao Linhaeres!
Luisao Linhaeres gave a mention to Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Panch Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa comes to the cage accompanied by Pancho Villa. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Panch Villa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabio Fagundes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagundes scores with a nice right hand.
Villa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fagundes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villa shoots for a double leg takedown but Fagundes sprawls well. He's pushed Villa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Villa shoots in for a takedown but Fagundes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Fagundes catches Villa right on the button with a cross.
Fagundes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Villa.
A jab from Fagundes misses.
Fagundes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Fagundes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Villa ducks under a wild hook from Fagundes.
Oooooh!!! Fagundes has knocked Villa down with a huge combo! Fagundes steps away and waves a wobbly Villa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Villa is rocked!
Fabio Fagundes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villa circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Fagundes. Villa falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Fagundes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabio Fagundes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fabio Fagundes thanked Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 Hilo, Jeff Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Palmer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jordan stuffs the takedown attempt from Palmer. Palmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jordan throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer fails with the takedown
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palmer thinking.
Palmer fails with the takedown.
Jeff Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Palmer.
Jordan with a nice cross.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense.
Palmer looks gassed!
Jordan tries to bum rush Palmer with a series of wild strikes but Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jordan jabs Palmer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palmer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jordan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Palmer.
A punch combination from Jordan misses.
Jordan scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice combination there by Jordan.
Jordan feints a jab promting Palmer to slip. Jordan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Palmer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jordan cracks Palmer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
Palmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jordan pinned against the cage. Jordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jordan.
Palmer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jordan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jordan scores with a nice head shot.
Jordan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jordan 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.
Palmer is rocked!
Jordan connects with a combination that backs up Palmer into the cage. Jordan lands a flurry of punches that gets past Palmer's guard. Palmer is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Jordan bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Jordan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jeff Jordan made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lagoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
162 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Lagoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guapo moves out of range as Lagoo strikes.
Guapo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guapo defending well as Lagoo loads up on a big left hand.
Guapo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lagoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guapo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Lagoo misses.
Guapo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lagoo, pushing him back against the cage.
Guapo lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Sasha Lagoo has been cut.
Lagoo is looking for a takedown.
Lagoo working hard to break the clinch.
Lagoo takes an elbow to the temple.
Guapo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lagoo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guapo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guapo connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Lagoo as he checks the leg kick.
Lagoo scores with a shot to the body.
Guapo motions for Lagoo to come forward. Guapo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lagoo takes a swing at Guapo's ribcage but misses.
Guapo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Guapo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guapo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guapo lands a leg kick that knocks Lagoo off balance momentarily.
Guapo throws a sloppy head kick and Lagoo moves out of range easily.
Guapo fakes the leg kick and cracks Lagoo in the body.
Lagoo throws a big shot that misses.
Lagoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guapo moves away.
Guapo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lagoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guapo.
Lagoo 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.
Guapo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guapo connects with a single shot there.
Lagoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guapo can pounce on him.
Guapo scores with a leg kick.
Guapo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lagoo's sensitive parts.
Lagoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guapo's waist but Guapo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lagoo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lagoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagoo blocks a head kick by Guapo.
A solid body kick from Guapo.
Lagoo misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Guapo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo throws a looping overhand right but Guapo ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Guapo tenderised Lagoo's leg. Lagoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lagoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guapo has managed to clinch.
Lagoo tries to score a body lock takedown but Guapo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Guapo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lagoo being controlled against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guapo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lagoo's brow.
The referee calls for Guapo to work.
Guapo throws an elbow that misses.
Lagoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guapo walks away with a smile on his face. Lagoo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Guapo.
Guapo scores with a punch to the head.
Lagoo throws a leg kick which misses Guapo's front leg but catches the back leg as Guapo tries to avoid it.
Guapo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lagoo is out of range and Guapo settles back down.
El Guapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guapo blocks a head kick by Lagoo.
Guapo connects with an inside leg kick.
Guapo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lagoo is out of range and Guapo settles back down.
Lagoo is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guapo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown by Lagoo or perhaps it was just good defense by Guapo which made him look bad.
Guapo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Guapo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sasha Lagoo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lagoo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guapo is out of range and Lagoo settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Guapo - that will leave a mark!
Lagoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guapo manages to avoid it.
Guapo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guapo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lagoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Guapo is looking to slow Lagoo down with leg kicks.
Guapo moves away from the strike by Lagoo.
Guapo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lagoo throws a series of punches but Guapo moves out of range.
Guapo throws a leg kick but Lagoo checks it.
A head kick misses from Guapo.
Lagoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
El Guapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lagoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guapo avoids it really well and circles away.
Guapo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guapo cracks Lagoo with an open hand slap.
El Guapo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lagoo checks the leg kick.
Guapo scores with a kick to the body.
Guapo is looking to slow Lagoo down with leg kicks.
Lagoo tries for a takedown but Guapo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lagoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lagoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guapo can pounce on him.
Guapo dodges the punch combination from Lagoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lagoo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lagoo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Guapo scoring well with a low kick there.
Guapo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lagoo. That did some damage!
Guapo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Guapo.
Lagoo drops his hands momentarily and Guapo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Guapo - that will leave a mark!
Sasha Lagoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guapo scores with a nice right hand.
Guapo is looking to chop away at Lagoo's legs.
Lagoo misses with a lunging right hand
and Guapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lagoo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lagoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guapo finds it's way round the side to connect with Lagoo's head.
Lagoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guapo drives through and clinches with Lagoo against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lagoo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Guapo effectively controlling the action here.
Guapo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guapo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guapo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guapo 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.
Lagoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guapo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lagoo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lagoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lagoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lagoo.
Guapo scoring well with a low kick there.
Guapo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guapo lands the left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guapo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guapo.
Guapo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guapo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Guapo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Guapo connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Guapo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sasha Lagoo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Guapo.
Guapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Guapo lands a front kick.
Lagoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guapo's waist but Guapo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lagoo off to one side.
Guapo clinches up with Lagoo and pushes him back against the cage.
Lagoo is trying to drag Guapo to the mat but Guapo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guapo lands an elbow inside.
Guapo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lagoo.
Guapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lagoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guapo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lagoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guapo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guapo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lagoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guapo.
Guapo scores with a leg kick.
Guapo throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Lagoo.
Lagoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guapo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lagoo. That did some damage!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Guapo.
Guapo connects with a single shot there.
Guapo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guapo scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Guapo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guapo.
Lagoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lagoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guapo moves away.
Lagoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guapo.
Guapo scoring well with a low kick there.
Guapo lands a leg kick that knocks Lagoo off balance momentarily.
Lagoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guapo.
Guapo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lagoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Guapo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lagoo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo scores with a nice head shot.
Guapo connects with a solid leg kick.
Guapo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guapo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sasha Lagoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Guapo. That's going to slow Lagoo down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guapo. That's going to slow Lagoo down.
Guapo throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Guapo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Guapo cracks the inside of Lagoo's front leg.
Guapo scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Guapo scores with a jab to the body.
El Guapo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo throws a head kick that half lands.
Lagoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Guapo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lagoo.
Guapo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guapo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lagoo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guapo prevents it.
Lagoo tries to score a body lock takedown but Guapo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guapo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guapo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guapo.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Guapo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guapo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Guapo!
After the big win, El Guapo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christ comes into the arena with All that Heavenly Glory blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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26
145 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Mifsud!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ lands with a hook. Mifsud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mifsud throws a low kick but Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Mifsud moved out of range.
Christ misses with a leg kick.
Mifsud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mifsud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Mifsud moves away and avoids it.
Mifsud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ connects with a solid leg kick.
Christ connects with a solid leg kick.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ lands a nice hook to Mifsud's body. Mifsud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a front kick aimed at Mifsud's knee but Mifsud avoids it well.
Mifsud scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Mifsud does it's job there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mifsud!
Mifsud connects with a leg kick. Christ looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mifsud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Mifsud's head.
Mifsud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ walks into a jab.
Mifsud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mifsud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Christ throws a body punch but Mifsud moves out of range.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Mifsud misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud avoids the body shot from Christ.
Mifsud connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mifsud is looking to chop away at Christ's legs.
Christ fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mifsud is out of range.
Mifsud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christ on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mifsud. Mifsud obviously looking to wear him down.
Christ lands with a straight right. Mifsud didn't see that one coming.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mifsud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mifsud.
Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ.
Mifsud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christ checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ scores with a body shot.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Mifsud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mifsud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick
and Mifsud counters with a head kick. That will keep Christ thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Christ fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mifsud defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Christ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mifsud checks a leg kick nicely.
Christ swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mifsud counters with a nice body kick.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mifsud manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Mifsud.
That kick from Mifsud tenderised Christ's leg. Christ is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mifsud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Mifsud moved out of range nicely.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Christ there.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Mifsud counters with a body kick.
Christ checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christ takes a swing at Mifsud's ribcage but misses.
Mifsud throws a low kick, looking for Christ's leg but Christ calmly moves out of range.
Christ misses with a right hand
enabling Mifsud to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Mifsud will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mifsud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christ counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christ on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mifsud. Mifsud obviously looking to wear him down.
Mifsud lands a leg kick that knocks Christ off balance momentarily.
Christ is looking to slow Mifsud down with leg kicks.
Christ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mifsud lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mifsud scores with a kick to the body.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifsud is just out of range.
Christ scoring well with a low kick there.
Mifsud has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mifsud connects with a leg kick. Christ looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Christ lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Mifsud.
Christ lands with a right hand.
Mifsud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christ.
Christ motions for Mifsud to come forward. Christ throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mifsud avoids the body shot from Christ.
Christ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mifsud connects with an inside leg kick.
Mifsud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christ is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Mifsud blocks the low kick.
Mifsud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Mifsud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mifsud tries to work over Christ's front leg with a kick but Christ checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mifsud checks it well.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mifsud connects with a solid leg kick.
Christ cracks Mifsud with a good jab.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mifsud checks it well.
Mifsud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mifsud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ tries to work over Mifsud's front leg with a kick but Mifsud checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mifsud moves out of range of the strikes.
Mifsud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ checks a leg kick.
Mifsud moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ misses with a hook. Mifsud ducked under it nicely.
Mifsud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mifsud checks it well.
Mifsud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christ.
Christ pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mifsud is out of range and Christ settles back down.
Mifsud needs to keep his hands up - Christ had a free shot at his head there.
Mifsud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Mifsud is out of range.
Mifsud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Mifsud moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Christ.
Christ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mifsud ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Mifsud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael Mifsud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christ takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ lands with a good body shot.
Mifsud connects with an inside leg kick.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Mifsud's shoulder, as Mifsud tries to avoid the shot.
Mifsud misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ takes a swing at Mifsud's ribcage but misses.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Mifsud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Mifsud lands a jab to the head.
Mifsud connects with a single shot there.
Mifsud connects with a solid leg kick.
Mifsud throws a low kick but Christ avoids it.
Christ fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mifsud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Christ tries to land a leg kick but Mifsud saw it coming and moves away.
Mifsud slips a straight right by Christ.
Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ.
Christ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Mifsud feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a leg kick but Mifsud checks it.
Mifsud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mifsud manages to avoid it.
Mifsud lands a right hook to the body.
Mifsud throws a front kick that sends Christ stumbling back into the cage.
Mifsud walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christ checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mifsud fails to land with a series of punches.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mifsud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mifsud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christ is out of range and Mifsud settles back down.
Christ thows a leg kick but Mifsud checks it
and Mifsud counters with a head kick.
Mifsud swinging wildly here.
Mifsud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christ is out of range.
Michael Mifsud 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.
Mifsud scoring well with a low kick there.
Christ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mifsud - that will leave a mark!
Mifsud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.
Mifsud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christ.
Christ is looking to slow Mifsud down with leg kicks.
Mifsud feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down.
Christ throws a hook but Mifsud avoids it easily.
Mifsud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mifsud moves out of range of the leg kick from Christ.
Christ will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Christ tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mifsud is able to avoid easily.
Mifsud is looking to score with low kicks.
Mifsud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mifsud.
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mifsud blocks a low kick nicely.
Christ checks a low kick from Mifsud.
Mifsud works Christ's body with a nice hook.
Mifsud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Mifsud slips a straight right by Christ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud slips a jab from Christ.
Mifsud lands a slapping body shot.
Mifsud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mifsud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifsud is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Mifsud throws a low kick, looking for Christ's leg but Christ calmly moves out of range.
Christ is looking to chop away at Mifsud's legs.
Mifsud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christ scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mifsud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mifsud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mifsud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mifsud!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gzrel Mephistopheles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Jarady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gzrel Mephistopheles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammed Jarady!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarady walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jarady misses with a low kick.
Mohammed Jarady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarady just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarady tries to keep at a distance but Mephistopheles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mephistopheles blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarady blocks an elbow strike.
Jarady lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Gzrel Mephistopheles has been cut.
Mephistopheles blocks an elbow strike.
Mephistopheles avoids the elbow strike from Jarady, against the cage.
Mephistopheles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jarady is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mephistopheles is defending well for now.
Jarady is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mephistopheles is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Jarady.
Mephistopheles managing to block the knees to the body from Jarady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mephistopheles as Jarady tries to tie him up.
Jarady avoiding damage as Mephistopheles throws knees to the body.
Mephistopheles managing to block the knees to the body from Jarady.
Jarady lands an elbow inside.
Mephistopheles throws an elbow that misses.
Jarady is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mephistopheles is defending well for now.
Mephistopheles blocks an elbow strike.
Mephistopheles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mephistopheles dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Mephistopheles lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Mohammed Jarady has been cut.
Mephistopheles leaning against his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles has Jarady pressed against the cage.
Mephistopheles dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Mephistopheles breaks from the clinch.
Mephistopheles has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jarady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mephistopheles's brow.
Jarady looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jarady tries to land knees in the clinch but Mephistopheles avoids the damage to the body.
Mephistopheles blocks the elbow strike.
Jarady misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mephistopheles avoiding damage as Jarady throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mephistopheles throws an elbow but misses.
Mephistopheles dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Mephistopheles lands an elbow that stopped Jarady in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Mohammed Jarady's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Jarady.
Mephistopheles throws an elbow but it misses.
Jarady lands an elbow inside.
Jarady tries to land knees in the clinch but Mephistopheles avoids the damage to the body.
Mephistopheles leaning against his opponent.
Jarady looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jarady - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Mephistopheles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mephistopheles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mephistopheles missing with knees to the body.
Mephistopheles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mohammed Jarady's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mohammed Jarady's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gzrel Mephistopheles!
Gzrel Mephistopheles retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Gzrel Mephistopheles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao comes into the arena with Everything in its right place- Radio Head blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Shuai jiao as Arkley shoots in.
Arkley misses with a looping right.
Shuai jiao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shuai jiao throws out a loose jab but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arkley cracks Shuai jiao with a good jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shuai jiao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arkley - the referee stops the clock and Shuai jiao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arkley. Shuai jiao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arkley lands a leg kick that knocks Shuai jiao off balance momentarily.
Shuai jiao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shuai jiao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Shuai jiao misses
and Arkley counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Arkley looking to finish!
Shuai jiao is rocked!
Shuai jiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shuai jiao tries to get out of the position.
Arkley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Shuai jiao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shuai jiao keeping full guard, as Arkley tries to pass.
Shuai jiao seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arkley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shuai jiao checks it well.
Arkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick but Arkley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Arkley as he checks the leg kick.
Shuai jiao misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Shuai jiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shuai jiao avoids the body shot from Arkley.
Shuai jiao lands a jab to the head.
Arkley throws a body punch but Shuai jiao moves out of range.
Arkley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao avoids the head kick by Arkley.
Arkley throws a sloppy head kick
and Shuai jiao counters with a leg kick.
Shuai jiao blocks a leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arkley throws a right and a left that Shuai jiao avoids nicely.
Arkley takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Arkley missing with a left hand there. Shuai jiao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James Arkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arkley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shuai jiao counters with a nice leg kick.
Arkley looks gassed!
Shuai jiao feints and then cracks Arkley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arkley down.
Arkley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice straight punches there by Shuai jiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao connects with an inside leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley throws a leg kick but Shuai jiao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arkley punishes Shuai jiao's body with a nice straight punch.
Shuai jiao tries to land a leg kick but Arkley saw it coming and moves away.
Shuai jiao scores with a spinning back kick!
Shuai jiao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shuai jiao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arkley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shuai jiao lands the left hand.
Arkley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shuai jiao. Shuai jiao obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Shuai jiao thuds a left hand into Arkley's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shuai jiao. That's going to slow Arkley down.
Jab by Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shuai jiao lands with an uppercut that bounces Arkley off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shuai jiao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao lands with a right hand.
Shuai jiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao throws a shot from downtown. Arkley moves away and avoids it.
Shuai jiao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Arkley is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shuai jiao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arkley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shuai jiao to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Shuai jiao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Arkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arkley throws a right hand that Shuai jiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Shuai jiao also avoids with ease.
Master Shuai jiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Arkley takes one on the button.
Arkley moves out of range as Shuai jiao strikes.
Arkley shoots in for a double leg but Shuai jiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shuai jiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Shuai jiao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shuai jiao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arkley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao cracks Arkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arkley is breathing heavily.
Arkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shuai jiao lands a head shot.
Shuai jiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Arkley's head.
Shuai jiao throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Shuai jiao does it's job there.
Shuai jiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shuai jiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shuai jiao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arkley has time to react.
Shuai jiao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arkley throws a body kick that misses.
Shuai jiao digs a good hook to Arkley's body.
Shuai jiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arkley.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shuai jiao.
Arkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shuai jiao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arkley.
That's two 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!
Shuai jiao connects with a jab.
Shuai jiao feints and then cracks Arkley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arkley down.
Shuai jiao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shuai jiao lands a leg kick that knocks Arkley off balance momentarily.
Shuai jiao misses with a low kick as Arkley jumps back.
Shuai jiao jabs Arkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shuai jiao.
Arkley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shuai jiao can pounce on him.
Arkley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arkley takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shuai jiao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arkley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Shuai jiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like James Arkley has been cut.
Master Shuai jiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shuai jiao throws out a loose jab but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shuai jiao tests Arkley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arkley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shuai jiao, as that shot connected.
Arkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arkley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shuai jiao rather than just go for the knockout.
Shuai jiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shuai jiao missing with a left hand there. Arkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arkley staying out of range there.
That kick from Arkley tenderised Shuai jiao's leg. Shuai jiao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arkley blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shuai jiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arkley.
Arkley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shuai jiao can pounce on him.
Arkley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shuai jiao.
That kick from Shuai jiao tenderised Arkley's leg. Arkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arkley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shuai jiao. That's going to slow Arkley down.
Arkley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arkley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shuai jiao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shuai jiao.
Arkley defending well as Shuai jiao loads up on a big left hand.
Shuai jiao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Shuai jiao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shuai jiao missing with a left hand there. Arkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arkley throws a front kick that sends Shuai jiao stumbling back into the cage.
Arkley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shuai jiao checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arkley. Shuai jiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arkley misses with a kick to the body
and Shuai jiao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arkley's knee momentarily.
Arkley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
Shuai jiao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arkley's calf.
Shuai jiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shuai jiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Arkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shuai jiao lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shuai jiao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shuai jiao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arkley's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai jiao thumps Arkley with a low kick.
Shuai jiao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shuai jiao cracks Arkley with an open hand slap.
Shuai jiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shuai jiao lands with a straight right. Arkley didn't see that one coming.
Arkley checks a low kick from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao blocks a leg kick.
Shuai jiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shuai jiao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a hook but Arkley blocks it.
Shuai jiao works Arkley's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao blocks a leg kick.
Arkley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shuai jiao connects with an inside leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arkley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shuai jiao lands with an overhand left.
Arkley checks a low kick from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shuai jiao scores with a spinning back kick!
Shuai jiao punishes Arkley's body with a nice straight punch.
Shuai jiao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shuai jiao scoring well with a low kick there.
Shuai jiao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arkley.
Shuai jiao connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao lands with a hook. Arkley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shuai jiao lands with a nice body kick.
Shuai jiao scores with a punch to the head.
Arkley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shuai jiao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shuai jiao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shuai jiao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shuai jiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arkley throws a wild body kick that Shuai jiao sees coming a mile off.
Arkley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arkley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shuai jiao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Shuai jiao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shuai jiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shuai jiao thumps Arkley with a low kick.
Shuai jiao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arkley checks a leg kick nicely.
Shuai jiao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arkley can do to turn this around?
Arkley misses with a straight left.
Shuai jiao throws a front kick aimed at Arkley's knee but Arkley avoids it well.
Good work by Arkley as he checks the leg kick.
Arkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shuai jiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arkley fakes the leg kick and cracks Shuai jiao in the body.
Shuai jiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Shuai jiao clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
That's time! Shuai jiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the liver by Shuai jiao. Beautiful body shot.
Shuai jiao scoring well with a low kick there.
Shuai jiao looks to land a right hand but Arkley moved out of range.
Shuai jiao blocks the body kick.
Arkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shuai jiao circles away quickly and effectively.
Arkley misses with a two punch combination.
Arkley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arkley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arkley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shuai jiao can pounce on him.
Shuai jiao works Arkley's body with a nice hook.
Arkley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shuai jiao scores with a body shot.
Shuai jiao jabs Arkley right on the nose. Arkley blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai jiao throws an overhand right that lands on Arkley's shoulder, as Arkley tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Shuai jiao finds it's target.
Shuai jiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arkley.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arkley slips a jab from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shuai jiao misses the shot to the body.
Shuai jiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Arkley is just out of range.
Arkley checks a leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shuai jiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arkley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkley walks into a straight right hand from Shuai jiao.
Arkley checks a leg kick.
Arkley swings for the body but Shuai jiao moves out of range.
Arkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shuai jiao tests Arkley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arkley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shuai jiao's waist but Shuai jiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arkley off to one side.
Shuai jiao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shuai jiao misses with a hook.
Shuai jiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Shuai jiao misses.
Shuai jiao misses with a hook
and Arkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Master Shuai jiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Arkley.
Shuai jiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shuai jiao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shuai jiao throws a sloppy head kick and Arkley moves out of range easily.
Shuai jiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arkley.
Shuai jiao misses with a hook
and Arkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shuai jiao connects with an inside leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a low kick, looking for Arkley's leg but Arkley calmly moves out of range.
Shuai jiao throws a low kick, looking for Arkley's leg but Arkley calmly moves out of range.
Shuai jiao throws out a leg kick but Arkley moves out of range and Shuai jiao only half commits.
Shuai jiao lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shuai jiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Shuai jiao tenderised Arkley's leg. Arkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shuai jiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shuai jiao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick which misses Arkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Arkley tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Arkley blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Shuai jiao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuai jiao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shuai jiao with a hook.
Arkley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Shuai jiao had his way with James Arkley in that round.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
That's time! Shuai jiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shuai jiao checks a leg kick nicely.
Arkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arkley throws out a leg kick but Shuai jiao moves out of range and Arkley only half commits.
Shuai jiao is looking to score with low kicks.
Shuai jiao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shuai jiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shuai jiao.
Arkley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shuai jiao checks it well.
Arkley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Arkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shuai jiao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick that misses.
Shuai jiao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao misses with a two punch combination.
Arkley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arkley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shuai jiao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shuai jiao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arkley has time to react.
Arkley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arkley scores with a nice head shot.
Arkley motions for Shuai jiao to come forward. Arkley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick but Arkley checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao 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.
Arkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arkley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arkley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shuai jiao.
Nice uppercut there from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Master Shuai jiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shuai jiao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arkley's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Arkley.
Shuai jiao misses with an uppercut.
Arkley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Master Shuai jiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Arkley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Shuai jiao.
Arkley thows a body shot but no joy.
Arkley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Arkley.
Arkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shuai jiao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shuai jiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arkley.
Arkley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shuai jiao cracks the inside of Arkley's front leg.
Shuai jiao tries to work over Arkley's front leg with a kick but Arkley checks it.
Arkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shuai jiao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shuai jiao as he avoids it easily.
Shuai jiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shuai jiao 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.
A head kick from Shuai jiao lands but Arkley takes it in his stride.
Arkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao is looking to chop away at Arkley's legs.
A low kick from Shuai jiao misses
and Arkley counters with a good, hard body kick but Shuai jiao shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shuai jiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuai jiao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arkley has time to react.
Shuai jiao lands with a thumping leg kick.
James Arkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shuai jiao misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Shuai jiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shuai jiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Shuai jiao!
Master Shuai jiao retains his light heavyweight title!
Master Shuai jiao really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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