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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eoin Glynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eoin Glynn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eoin Glynn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glynn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanford.
Eoin Glynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glynn has time to react.
Glynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glynn misses with a head kick.
Sanford scores with a head kick.
It looks like Eoin Glynn has been cut.
Glynn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Fred Sanford 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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanford.
Sanford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glynn looks gassed!
Glynn throws a head kick that misses
and Sanford counters with a head kick.
Sanford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanford punishes Glynn's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanford feints and then cracks Glynn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glynn down.
Glynn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanford can pounce on him.
Sanford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanford connects with a looping right hand.
Sanford lands a nice hook to Glynn's body. Glynn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford scores with a head kick.
Sanford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Glynn.
Sanford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Eoin Glynn's cut even more.
Sanford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanford thows a body kick. Glynn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab by Sanford.
Sanford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Glynn's head.
Fred Sanford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanford lands a head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Sanford.
The cut above Eoin Glynn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glynn. Glynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Glynn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanford. That's going to slow Glynn down.
Sanford scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanford. That's going to slow Glynn down.
Glynn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanford.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanford. Glynn shrugs it off though.
A solid body kick from Sanford.
Sanford scores with a kick to the body.
Sanford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glynn's calf.
Sanford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Glynn looks to throw a body kick
and Sanford counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanford fakes the leg kick and cracks Glynn in the body.
Sanford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glynn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanford.
Sanford lands a head kick!
Eoin Glynn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head kick by Glynn misses
and Sanford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanford delivers a nice body kick.
Sanford scores with a push kick.
Sanford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glynn ducks right into an uppercut from Sanford.
Sanford lands a nice shot that snaps Glynn's head back.
Sanford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glynn's sensitive parts.
Sanford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanford thows a body kick. Glynn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanford, right into the meat.
Sanford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanford lands with a kick to the temple. Glynn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glynn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanford. Glynn shrugs it off though.
Glynn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanford scores with a push kick.
Glynn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sanford.
Glynn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glynn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Glynn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanford is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Glynn throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanford finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Sanford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Glynn misses
and Sanford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Sanford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab from Sanford.
A head kick by Glynn misses
and Sanford counters with a left and a right that stings Glynn.
Sanford scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glynn's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanford.
Sanford scores with a sloppy right hand. Glynn should have avoided that one.
Sanford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glynn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Glynn walks into a jab.
Glynn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Sanford.
Sanford lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanford scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Sanford clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Glynn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glynn tries a knee to the head but Sanford blocks it.
Glynn stalling in the clinch but Sanford improves position.
Sanford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sanford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanford lands an elbow that stopped Glynn in his tracks for a moment.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glynn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanford slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sanford for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sanford scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eoin Glynn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fred Sanford!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Aloha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Figgs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Figgs has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Aloha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Figgs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figgs.
Figgs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aloha shoots in but no luck this time.
Aloha slips a jab and a cross from Figgs.
A combination from Figgs does no damage.
Figgs tries to bum rush Aloha with a series of wild strikes but Aloha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Figgs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aloha.
Some wild striking there from Figgs.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Aloha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figgs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Figgs tries to bum rush Aloha with a series of wild strikes but Aloha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frankie Figgs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Figgs pinned against the cage. Figgs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Figgs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Steve Aloha has been cut.
Aloha shoots for a takedown but Figgs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frankie Figgs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figgs throws a right and a left that Aloha avoids nicely.
Figgs looks gassed!
Figgs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aloha.
Aloha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aloha wants to control the pace but Figgs is squirming around nicely.
Aloha has control of Figgs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Figgs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aloha wants to control the pace but Figgs is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgs really wants to buck Aloha off and get back to his feet.
Aloha wants to control the pace but Figgs is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgs is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Aloha trying to control but Figgs is having none of it.
Aloha working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aloha tries to control but Figgs wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Steve Aloha just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Figgs throws a right and a left that Aloha avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figgs throws a right and a left that Aloha avoids nicely.
Figgs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aloha tries for a takedown but Figgs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Figgs throws a right hand that Aloha ducks under and follows up with a left that Aloha also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Figgs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Aloha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aloha has a takedown stuffed.
Aloha shoots for a takedown but Figgs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve Aloha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aloha moves out of range of the body kick from Figgs.
A head kick misses from Figgs.
Aloha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figgs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Aloha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloha shoots in looking for a takedown. Figgs tries to sprawl out of it but Aloha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figgs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Figgs throws a right and a left that Aloha avoids nicely.
Figgs throws a nice looking combination but Aloha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figgs looks to land a combination but Aloha avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Figgs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aloha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aloha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Figgs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aloha circles away quickly and effectively.
Figgs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aloha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aloha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aloha trying to control the position but Figgs is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aloha advances to full mount.
Aloha looking for a guillotine from mount but Figgs is having none of it.
Aloha fails to move to back control.
Figgs tries to buck Aloha off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloha working for a submission but Figgs is keeping him at bay.
Aloha looking to control but Figgs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aloha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Figgs is controlling an arm, preventing Aloha from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Figgs tries to buck Aloha off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aloha is working for a guillotine from mount but Figgs frees his head quite easily.
Aloha is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Figgs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aloha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Aloha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Aloha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Figgs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Figgs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt.
Figgs swinging wildly here.
Figgs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figgs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aloha fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Aloha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt.
Figgs misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Figgs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Figgs throws a series of punches but Aloha moves out of range.
Aloha shoots in and drives through. Figgs sprawls well.
Figgs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Figgs wants it to stay on the feet.
Figgs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Figgs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aloha.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aloha.
Figgs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figgs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Figgs leaves Aloha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Figgs throws a nice looking combination but Aloha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aloha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figgs avoids it really well and circles away.
Figgs misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aloha.
Figgs tries to bum rush Aloha with a series of wild strikes but Aloha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Figgs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figgs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Figgs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Figgs throws a leg kick but Aloha checks it.
Aloha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figgs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aloha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloha slips a jab and a cross from Figgs.
Aloha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Figgs as he avoids it easily.
Figgs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aloha circles away quickly and effectively.
Aloha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figgs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt.
Figgs misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Aloha with that takedown attempt.
Figgs throws a right hand that Aloha ducks under and follows up with a left that Aloha also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Figgs. No joy for Aloha on that attempt.
Figgs throws a combination. Aloha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Figgs misses with the combination.
Aloha shoots in for a takedown but Figgs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Figgs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aloha.
Figgs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aloha.
Aloha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figgs.
Figgs throws a series of punches but Aloha moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloha dodges the punch combination from Figgs.
Aloha looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aloha trying to control but Figgs is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Figgs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Figgs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Figgs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erin Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erin Melcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Castle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Castle landing strikes from the mount and Melcher is in trouble!
Castle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Melcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melcher is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Melcher is looking to get to half guard.
Castle looking to finish with strikes here!
Castle lands a big elbow.
Melcher is looking to improve his position but Castle isn't that keen on the idea.
Melcher tries to lock up and control but Castle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Castle goes for an armbar but Melcher turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Melcher.
Castle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melcher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melcher wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Melcher wants to stand but Castle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melcher defends it easily.
Castle pulls Melcher in to control the position.
Melcher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Castle's guard.
Melcher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Melcher decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melcher is looking to clinch.
Melcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Castle circles away.
Melcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castle wants to get back to striking at distance but Melcher won't allow it.
Castle can't break the clinch.
Castle letting Melcher take a breather here.
Castle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melcher fails to pull guard.
Melcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castle.
Castle gets control of Melcher's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Melcher wanted to stand there but Castle had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Melcher trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Melcher is breathing heavily.
Melcher wanted to stand there but Castle had control of the position.
Melcher passes Castle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castle is controlling Melcher's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Castle will probably get the nod.
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.
Castle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melcher.
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castle wants to clinch up but Melcher keeps it at a distance.
Castle misses with a body kick.
Castle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erin Melcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melcher moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Castle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melcher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Castle counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Melcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melcher blocks a head kick by Castle.
A head kick misses from Castle.
Castle misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castle wants it to stay on the feet.
Castle clinches but Melcher breaks the clinch
and Melcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melcher.
Melcher being controlled here momentarily.
Melcher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castle is proving hard to escape from.
Castle managing to control the position.
Castle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Melcher tries to clinch but Castle is having none of it.
Castle keeps the fight on the outside.
Melcher slaps away a takedown attempt from Castle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castle shoots in for a double leg but Melcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melcher blocks a head kick by Castle.
Castle fails with a takedown attempt.
Melcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Melcher gets a takedown into half guard.
Melcher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Melcher is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle is not content to let Melcher control the position.
Melcher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Castle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Castle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melcher is stalling here. Castle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Melcher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Castle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erin Melcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Melcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Melcher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melcher's head.
Melcher avoids the head kick by Castle.
Melcher lands a head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castle is defended easily by Melcher.
Melcher has closed the distance and engaged Castle in a clinch.
Melcher gets underhooks to prevent Castle's takedown attempt.
Melcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castle's efforts to push away.
Castle lands an elbow inside that Melcher shrugs off.
Melcher is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Castle can't fight it off and eventually Melcher manages to take the fight to the floor. Castle looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melcher trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Castle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Melcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melcher advances to half guard.
Castle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Melcher trying to control from half guard but Castle is working away.
Castle is trying to stand back up but Melcher is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle trying to control from the bottom.
Melcher stops Castle from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Melcher in particular looking to stall.
Erin Melcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castle kicks Melcher off and gets back to his feet.
Melcher gets a clinch.
Melcher pulls guard effortlessly.
Castle wants to control from the top but Melcher keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle pushing down on Melcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melcher is trying to control but can't.
Castle is keen to just control but Melcher is a slippery customer.
Castle with the ground and pound but Melcher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Castle sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Melcher doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Castle paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Melcher - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erin Melcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Tanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Tanabe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanabe throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Tanabe slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Tanabe.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanabe defends it nicely.
Tanabe scores with a decent looking hook.
Ortiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dan Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanabe punishes Ortiz's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ortiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanabe which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Tanabe is having none of it.
Tanabe scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Dan Ortiz has been cut.
Tanabe lands a big right hand that sends Ortiz crashing to the mat! Tanabe stays standing though and waves Ortiz back to his feet!
Ortiz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanabe lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ortiz - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Tanabe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiyoshi Tanabe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Luimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Disposable Heroes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Luimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luimes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luimes wants it to stay on the feet.
Luimes feints and as Ramirez raises his hands in defense, Luimes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luimes passes into half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Luimes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Luimes controlling the action here.
Luimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luimes wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramirez is trying to stand back up but Luimes is controlling him
Luimes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Luimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramirez is positioning himself well to prevent Luimes advancing to mount.
Luimes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luimes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luimes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Luimes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luimes is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control but Luimes postures up.
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Luimes from advancing to side control.
Luimes wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luimes tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Luimes uses his free foot to push down on Ramirez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luimes has control of Ramirez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ramirez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Luimes has a good base and remains in mount.
Luimes looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Luimes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luimes goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Luimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Luimes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luimes blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Luimes moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.
Luimes has picked Ramirez up - he's going for a ride! Luimes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Luimes is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
Luimes seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramirez is trying to stand up here but Luimes is controlling him well.
Luimes trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Luimes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by Luimes.
Luimes is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luimes fails with the takedown
and Ramirez counters with a takedown into side control.
Luimes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Luimes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramirez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ramirez there.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Luimes defends it.
Luimes trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez stalling away here and it's allowed Luimes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Luimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luimes keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez wants to stand and escape but instead Luimes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luimes is looking to advance position but Ramirez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ramirez looking to finish Luimes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Luimes!
Luimes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luimes is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez landing strikes from the mount.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez prevents Luimes from getting the reversal.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Luimes to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luimes tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Luimes is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Luimes to control.
Ramirez has control of Luimes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Luimes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ramirez scoring with strikes but Luimes is staying in there.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luimes is looking to escape.
Luimes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Ramirez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Luimes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramirez was covering up waiting for the punch and Luimes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richard Luimes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Luimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luimes wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Luimes is really struggling to control Ramirez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Luimes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez has Luimes pulled in close to control his posture.
Luimes trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luimes defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luimes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luimes wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Luimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luimes wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Luimes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramirez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Luimes, into his guard.
Ramirez distracts Luimes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramirez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Luimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luimes circles away quickly and effectively.
Tony Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luimes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramirez sprawls well initially but Luimes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luimes wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Luimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luimes seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
Luimes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Luimes is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Luimes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard.
Luimes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Luimes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramirez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Luimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luimes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 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... Richard Luimes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emile Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Malaluga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emile Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Troy Malaluga!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaluga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malaluga misses with the combination.
Gaston slips a jab and a cross from Malaluga.
Malaluga instigates a clinch.
Malaluga working aggressively here.
Gaston pulls guard.
Malaluga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gaston dives on top into guard.
Malaluga trying to keep a closed guard but Gaston is proving a slippery customer.
Gaston wants to pass the guard but Malaluga is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaston drops back looking for a leg! Malaluga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malaluga manages to kick Gaston off! Gaston jumps back into Malaluga's guard.
Malaluga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gaston drops back looking for a leg! Malaluga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malaluga manages to kick Gaston off! Gaston jumps back into Malaluga's guard.
Gaston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malaluga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malaluga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malaluga misses with a few strikes there.
Malaluga swinging wildly here.
Malaluga misses with an uppercut. Gaston saw that one coming.
Malaluga wants to clinch up but Gaston keeps it at a distance.
Malaluga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malaluga shoots in for a double leg but Gaston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gaston gets the takedown into side control.
Malaluga is looking for a sweep.
Gaston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malaluga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gaston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malaluga, who protects the arm well.
Gaston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Malaluga rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaston's guard! Nice work there by Malaluga!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malaluga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gaston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malaluga defends well.
Gaston is looking for a triangle but Malaluga pushes his legs off easily.
Malaluga wants to pass the guard but Gaston is keeping the position.
Gaston can't keep his opponent in guard - Malaluga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gaston is pressing down on Malaluga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malaluga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malaluga tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaston is retaining full guard.
Gaston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malaluga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malaluga thows a big elbow that misses.
Malaluga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaston wants to sweep but no luck.
Malaluga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malaluga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malaluga looks gassed!
Malaluga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malaluga has managed to get both his arms back between Gaston's legs - danger averted.
Gaston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malaluga defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emile Gaston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malaluga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaston.
Malaluga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaston misses with a few strikes there.
Gaston scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gaston seems to be working for a kimura but Malaluga defends the submission attempt.
Malaluga is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaston.
Malaluga is looking for a sweep. Gaston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Malaluga defend it? Gaston steps over the head and cranks it - Malaluga is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gaston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emile Gaston!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Matrikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Barricho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matrikov comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Over. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Matrikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Barricho!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrikov misses with a body shot.
Barricho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barricho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matrikov tries to clinch up but Barricho circles away and keeps his distance.
Matrikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matrikov lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barricho is on top in guard.
Matrikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matrikov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barricho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barricho landing knees to the body.
Barricho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matrikov smiles and moves away.
Vladimir Matrikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Barricho.
Matrikov feints and as Barricho raises his hands in defense, Matrikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barricho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Barricho keeping moving, preventing Matrikov from controlling successfully.
Matrikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barricho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barricho keeping moving, preventing Matrikov from controlling successfully.
Barricho looking for a guillotine here but Matrikov defends easily.
Matrikov tries to stand but Barricho is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barricho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matrikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matrikov wants to control from the top but Barricho keeps moving.
Barricho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matrikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barricho wants to sweep but no luck.
Matrikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barricho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barricho keeping moving, preventing Matrikov from controlling successfully.
Matrikov pushing down on Barricho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barricho wants to control but Matrikov is keeping busy.
Matrikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barricho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Matrikov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Barricho throws a series of punches but Matrikov moves out of range.
Matrikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barricho wants to control but Matrikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matrikov is nestled in close to Barricho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barricho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barricho is staying active underneath Matrikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barricho is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Matrikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barricho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matrikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barricho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matrikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Barricho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matrikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Barricho.
Barricho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matrikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matrikov is pressing down on Barricho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barricho has gone for a leg lock! Matrikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barricho's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matrikov wants to pass the guard but Barricho is keeping the position.
Barricho working a defensive guard here.
Barricho working for a triangle but Matrikov defends it easily.
Barricho is breathing heavily.
Barricho has his feet on Matrikov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matrikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barricho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barricho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matrikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matrikov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barricho is avoiding damage well.
Barricho is trying to get back to half guard.
Barricho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matrikov trying to control the action but Barricho is working from the bottom.
Barricho is trying to get back to half guard.
Matrikov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrikov trying to control the position but Barricho is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matrikov moves into the clinch.
Barricho trying to stall but Matrikov improves his position.
Matrikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barricho avoids the damage to the body.
Matrikov jumps guard.
Matrikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Matrikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barricho defends well.
Vladimir Matrikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barricho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matrikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matrikov has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barricho working a defensive guard here.
Barricho keeping full guard, as Matrikov tries to pass.
Matrikov is working hard here to advance position.
Barricho controls Matrikov momentarily but Matrikov frees himself.
Barricho is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Matrikov frees his head nicely. Oh but Barricho has switched to an armbar! Matrikov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Miguel Barricho!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Mcdough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laquisish Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laquisish Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Mcdough!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laquisish Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Mcdough has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcdough manages to pull guard.
Mcdough will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Mcdough is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcdough manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Mcdough's guard.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcdough dives on top into guard.
Mcdough postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcdough is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Mcdough thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcdough trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones looking for subs from the bottom but Mcdough mounts him!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Mcdough looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Mcdough tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcdough pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcdough wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Mcdough takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcdough knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to reverse the position but instead Mcdough has taken his back - oops!
Jones breaks Mcdough's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mcdough is breathing heavily.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Mcdough is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcdough manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Mcdough's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mcdough. That's going to slow Jones down.
Mcdough keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcdough digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones feints and as Mcdough raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcdough on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcdough tries to get out of the position.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdough wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Mcdough slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcdough!
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laquisish Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mcdough stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcdough wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcdough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcdough looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Mcdough is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcdough has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcdough trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcdough misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcdough is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcdough defends it well.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcdough is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcdough doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones stops Mcdough from getting back to his feet.
Mcdough trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mcdough is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Laquisish Jones!
Laquisish Jones is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Tudeep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudeep comes to the cage accompanied by The Mission. Saint Roc has chosen Rock superstar as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dixon Tudeep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pierre Saint Roc!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudeep tries to clinch up but Saint Roc circles away and keeps his distance.
Tudeep lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saint Roc will feel that in the morning.
Saint Roc avoids the head kick by Tudeep.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tudeep. That's going to slow Saint Roc down.
Saint Roc slaps away a takedown attempt from Tudeep, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saint Roc looks to throw the jab but Tudeep is out of range.
Tudeep scores with a leg kick.
Saint Roc looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Roc cracks Tudeep with a good jab.
Tudeep lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tudeep dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tudeep lands a nice looking body kick.
Tudeep closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tudeep looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tudeep moves into full mount! Saint Roc won't be happy about that!
Tudeep putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tudeep putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeep lands a nice shot to the head.
Tudeep working for a guillotine from mount but Saint Roc is in no mood to give up.
Saint Roc manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tudeep trying to control from half guard but Saint Roc is working away.
Tudeep missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saint Roc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tudeep pulls his head out easily.
Saint Roc actively working from the bottom here.
Tudeep thows a huge punch but Saint Roc dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc is refusing to be controlled, as Tudeep sits in half guard.
Saint Roc looking for submissions off his back.
Tudeep working over Saint Roc with some ground and pound. Saint Roc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tudeep is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tudeep thows a huge punch but Saint Roc dodges it nicely.
Saint Roc is trying to get back to full guard.
Tudeep drops an elbow to the side of Saint Roc's head.
Saint Roc actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tudeep connects with a nice short shot to Saint Roc's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tudeep connects with a nice short shot to Saint Roc's temple.
Tudeep winds up and cracks Saint Roc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tudeep is keen to just control but Saint Roc is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tudeep works his way into full mount!
Saint Roc is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saint Roc is squirming around, avoiding Tudeep's attempts to control the action.
Tudeep unloading with bombs!
Tudeep connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tudeep in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saint Roc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep breaks from Saint Roc's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tudeep lands a big shot there that rocks Saint Roc but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tudeep punishing his opponent with strikes.
Saint Roc wants to control but Tudeep is having none of it.
Saint Roc is looking to get to half guard.
Tudeep scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saint Roc?
Saint Roc working to try and regain half guard.
Tudeep pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Roc in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tudeep looking for a guillotine from mount but Saint Roc is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Tudeep dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Saint Roc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tudeep shoots in for a takedown but Saint Roc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc punishes Tudeep's body with a nice straight punch.
Saint Roc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dixon Tudeep is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint Roc scores with a one two! Tudeep had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saint Roc fails to land with a series of punches.
Saint Roc with a hook.
Saint Roc keeps the fight on the outside.
Saint Roc doesn't manage to clinch there - Tudeep circles away.
Saint Roc connects with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint Roc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Dixon Tudeep has been cut.
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!
Tudeep walks into a straight right hand from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tudeep is fending him off so far but Saint Roc persists. Nope, Tudeep circles away and we're back to standing.
Saint Roc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saint Roc.
Saint Roc walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tudeep.
Tudeep tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint Roc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tudeep closes the distance and pushes Saint Roc back into the cage.
Tudeep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Tudeep both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Saint Roc scores with a four punch combination!
Tudeep on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Saint Roc.
Dixon Tudeep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tudeep pushes Saint Roc away with a front kick.
Saint Roc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saint Roc cracks Tudeep with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Saint Roc is predictable there
and Tudeep counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saint Roc's knee momentarily.
Tudeep slips a jab and a cross from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc fails with a takedown attempt.
Tudeep throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saint Roc.
Saint Roc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saint Roc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tudeep.
Saint Roc lands a jab to Tudeep's midsection.
Saint Roc scores with a jab. Tudeep acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saint Roc tries to clinch there but Tudeep circles away.
Saint Roc scores with a hook to the body. Tudeep takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saint Roc with a jab.
Tudeep displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint Roc throws out the jab.
Saint Roc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tudeep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc looks to land a combination. Tudeep sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tudeep throws a wild body kick that Saint Roc sees coming a mile off.
Saint Roc looks to score with a jab to the body but Tudeep is just out of range.
Tudeep takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saint Roc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tudeep manages to avoid it.
Tudeep jabs Saint Roc right on the nose. Saint Roc blinks but takes it well.
Saint Roc swats away the attempt to clinch by Tudeep.
Tudeep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint Roc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saint Roc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saint Roc misses with a low kick.
Tudeep is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saint Roc's half guard.
Tudeep stands up and beckons Saint Roc to join him on the feet.
Saint Roc looks to land a combination. Tudeep sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tudeep fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saint Roc.
Saint Roc scores with a one two! Tudeep had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tudeep tries to clinch but Saint Roc moves away
and Saint Roc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tudeep tries to clinch but Saint Roc is having none of it.
Saint Roc moves out of range as Tudeep throws a body kick.
Tudeep takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saint Roc keeps the fight on the outside.
Saint Roc throws a good cross that connects.
Saint Roc slips a jab and a cross from Tudeep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint Roc looks to land a combination but Tudeep avoids it well.
Tudeep takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tudeep looks to land a combination but Saint Roc avoids it well.
Saint Roc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Saint Roc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dixon Tudeep'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. This is the final round!
Tudeep tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint Roc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saint Roc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tudeep.
Saint Roc paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saint Roc scores with a shot to the body.
Tudeep looks for a takedown but Saint Roc sprawls well.
Saint Roc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saint Roc digs a good hook to Tudeep's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Saint Roc scores with a four punch combination!
Tudeep looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saint Roc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tudeep. Tudeep circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pierre Saint Roc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saint Roc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saint Roc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tudeep tries to avoid it but Saint Roc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tudeep to the ground. Tudeep escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tudeep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint Roc scores with a decent looking hook.
Saint Roc scores with a sloppy right hand. Tudeep should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Roc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saint Roc takes a swing at Tudeep's ribcage but misses.
Tudeep tries to clinch but Saint Roc moves out of range.
Saint Roc misses with the combination.
Saint Roc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tudeep was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Roc.
Tudeep connects with a body shot.
Tudeep feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saint Roc's calf.
Saint Roc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tudeep.
Saint Roc keeps the fight on the outside.
Saint Roc throws a looping overhand right but Tudeep ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Roc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tudeep tries to clinch but Saint Roc moves away
and Saint Roc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tudeep throws a head kick that misses.
Saint Roc misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc throws a jab when Tudeep was well out of range.
Saint Roc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saint Roc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tudeep moves away.
Saint Roc misses with a wild combination.
Saint Roc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tudeep throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saint Roc misses the body punch
and Saint Roc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tudeep misses with a combination
and Saint Roc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tudeep has closed the distance and engaged Saint Roc in a clinch.
Saint Roc working hard to break the clinch.
Tudeep breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tudeep scores with a head kick.
Tudeep gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc tries to improve position but can't.
Tudeep trying to control the position but Saint Roc is working away.
Saint Roc manages to get back to half guard.
Saint Roc gets full guard.
Tudeep with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saint Roc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tudeep defends well.
Saint Roc working for a triangle but Tudeep defends it easily.
Tudeep has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saint Roc looking for a guillotine here but Tudeep defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep chips away with some ground and pound.
Saint Roc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saint Roc working for a triangle but Tudeep defends it easily.
Tudeep wants to control from the top but Saint Roc keeps moving.
Saint Roc throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tudeep uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Saint Roc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saint Roc has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daiki Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grandmaster Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yip Man has chosen Everything in its right place- Radio Head as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daiki Nakamura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grandmaster Yip Man!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yip Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Yip Man misses with a body shot.
Yip Man throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Yip Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Yip Man does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip Man misses with a straight left.
Yip Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yip Man sizes up Nakamura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yip Man misses the jab.
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yip Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daiki Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura wants to pass to mount but Yip Man is defending the position.
Yip Man looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
Yip Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.
Nakamura stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yip Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Yip Man dodges it nicely.
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
Yip Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daiki Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Yip Man.
Yip Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura shoots in for a double leg but Yip Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yip Man misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yip Man swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yip Man leaves Nakamura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daiki Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yip Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Yip Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yip Man throws out the jab.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Yip Man misses.
Yip Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yip Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Yip Man sprawls well.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yip Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yip Man throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yip Man but Yip Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yip Man lands with an overhand left.
Yip Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Yip Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yip Man tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yip Man to the ground. Yip Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yip Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Yip Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Yip Man.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Yip Man sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yip Man dips to his left and cracks Nakamura with an uppercut!
Yip Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Yip Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yip Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grandmaster Yip Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakamura shoots in but Yip Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yip Man looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yip Man circles away.
Yip Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip Man thuds his right hand into Nakamura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Yip Man misses with a straight right.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yip Man as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daiki Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yip Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Yip Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yip Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daiki Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yip Man throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yip Man swivels and escapes.
Yip Man swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Grandmaster Yip Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura dives in and grabs Yip Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yip Man pushes down on Nakamura's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yip Man throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yip Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yip Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yip Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Yip Man thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Yip Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Yip Man misses.
Yip Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yip Man misses with a straight right.
Yip Man thows a body shot but no joy.
Grandmaster Yip Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yip Man misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Yip Man sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yip Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Yip Man.
Yip Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakamura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yip Man's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Yip Man is retaining full guard.
Yip Man wants to stand and escape but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Yip Man is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grandmaster Yip Man really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yip Man just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Yip Man both land. Nice combination.
Grandmaster Yip Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yip Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yip Man throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Yip Man does it's job there.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yip Man pinned against the cage. Yip Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakamura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yip Man swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daiki Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yip Man scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakamura rushes Yip Man and presses him up against the cage.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Yip Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
Yip Man prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries for a takedown. No joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nakamura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yip Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakamura has double underhooks.
Yip Man is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Yip Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yip Man is trying to force a seperation but Nakamura has the dominant position.
Nakamura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yip Man's efforts to push away.
Nakamura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yip Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakamura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yip Man's efforts to push away.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Yip Man won't allow it.
Yip Man is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura tries to score a body lock takedown but Yip Man shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yip Man is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling him.
Yip Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Yip Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yip Man cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.
Yip Man jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Yip Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yip Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Yip Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Yip Man there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yip Man pinned against the cage. Yip Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakamura swings for the body but Yip Man moves out of range.
Yip Man throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grandmaster Yip Man dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yip Man digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Yip Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yip Man scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Nakamura moves out of range as Yip Man strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Yip Man.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daiki Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Yip Man lands a slapping body shot.
Yip Man throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Yip Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yip Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yip Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yip Man scores with the left hand. Nakamura knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Yip Man sprawls well.
Yip Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yip Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man throws a combination. Nakamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yip Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Yip Man misses.
A punch combination from Yip Man misses.
Grandmaster Yip Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Yip Man.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yip Man as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yip Man misses with a few strikes there.
Yip Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Yip Man.
Nice sprawl there from Yip Man as Nakamura shoots in.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yip Man misses with a straight left.
Daiki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Yip Man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grandmaster Yip Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yip Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grandmaster Yip Man!
Grandmaster Yip Man is the new featherweight champion!
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hype
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