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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Idas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Idas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Vargas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vargas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Idas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vargas swings for the body but Idas moves out of range.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch but Idas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vargas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Idas avoids them all with ease.
Jose Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Idas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Idas.
Vargas is looking to clinch but Idas is avoiding it.
Idas keeps the fight on the outside.
Vargas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Idas counters with a crisp one two that drops Vargas! Idas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vargas to his feet! Vargas is in big trouble!
Vargas is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Idas is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Vargas flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vargas is out cold! Idas holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Idas!
A determined Leon Idas didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aram Gamburian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Riccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamburian comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - The Ripper. Rico Riccio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aram Gamburian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Riccio!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riccio moves into the clinch successfully.
Gamburian is trying to push Riccio away but Riccio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riccio controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riccio obliges.
Gamburian wants to get back to striking at distance but Riccio won't allow it.
Gamburian takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Riccio to work.
Riccio lands a knee to the head.
Gamburian avoids the elbow strike from Riccio, against the cage.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riccio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gamburian up against the cage.
Gamburian wants to break free but Riccio has control.
Riccio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gamburian is trying to force a seperation but Riccio has the dominant position.
Riccio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburian avoids the elbow strike from Riccio, against the cage.
Riccio just leaning against Gamburian, taking a breather.
Gamburian trying to control the position but instead, Riccio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gamburian into the cage.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riccio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Riccio with a knee to the head.
Gamburian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riccio has him pressed against the cage.
Riccio keeps control of Gamburian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riccio with a knee to the head.
Gamburian blocks an elbow strike from Riccio.
Gamburian managing to block the knees to the body from Riccio.
Riccio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riccio has Gamburian pressed against the cage, preventing Gamburian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gamburian's defenses.
Gamburian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riccio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Riccio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gamburian is looking to break free of the clinch but Riccio has double underhooks.
Riccio tries a knee to the head but Gamburian blocks it.
Riccio scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riccio landing knees to the body.
Gamburian misses with an elbow strike.
Riccio lands an elbow that stopped Gamburian in his tracks for a moment.
Riccio misses with an elbow strike.
Gamburian is looking for a takedown.
Gamburian is looking to break free of the clinch but Riccio has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riccio.
Riccio has Gamburian pressed against the cage, preventing Gamburian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riccio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gamburian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gamburian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gamburian is trying to break free.
Riccio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riccio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gamburian tries to circle away but Riccio has him pinned against the cage.
Riccio lands a damaging elbow.
Riccio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gamburian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gamburian tries to break the clinch but Riccio is controlling the position.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riccio tries to land knees in the clinch but Gamburian avoids the damage to the body.
Gamburian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riccio lands an elbow just above Gamburian 's eye.
Riccio lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccio misses with a knee to the head.
Riccio landing knees to the head.
Riccio lands an elbow just above Gamburian 's eye.
Gamburian avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riccio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gamburian's defenses.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gamburian avoids it.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gamburian's defenses.
Riccio lands a nice elbow.
Riccio lands an elbow inside.
Riccio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gamburian's efforts to push away.
Gamburian avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riccio.
Riccio looking to throw knees to the head but Gamburian is blocking nicely.
Riccio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Riccio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gamburian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riccio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riccio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gamburian.
Riccio tries to clinch but Gamburian is having none of it.
Riccio tries to clinch but Gamburian is having none of it.
Gamburian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
Riccio tries a knee to the head but Gamburian blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riccio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gamburian's brow.
Riccio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gamburian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gamburian working hard to break the clinch.
Gamburian tries to break free but Riccio pushes him back against the cage.
Riccio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gamburian is trying to break the clinch but Riccio has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riccio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riccio is pushing Gamburian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Riccio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gamburian wants to get back to striking at distance but Riccio won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riccio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Riccio lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Gamburian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riccio misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
Riccio stalling in the clinch.
Riccio prevents Gamburian from breaking the clinch.
Riccio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riccio lands an elbow inside that Gamburian shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riccio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gamburian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gamburian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riccio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riccio has Gamburian pressed against the cage, preventing Gamburian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gamburian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gamburian wants to break free but Riccio has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Riccio.
Riccio working Gamburian over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Gamburian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riccio lands an elbow inside that Gamburian shrugs off.
Gamburian looking to slow down the pace here.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the head but Gamburian blocks with his arms.
Riccio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamburian takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
Riccio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Riccio throws an elbow but it misses.
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riccio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gamburian wants to break free but Riccio has control.
Gamburian avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccio.
Gamburian can't break the clinch.
Riccio avoids a wild elbow strike from Gamburian.
Rico Riccio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riccio is pushing Gamburian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Riccio looking to throw knees to the head but Gamburian is blocking nicely.
Gamburian wants to get back to striking at distance but Riccio won't allow it.
Riccio throws an elbow but it misses.
Gamburian takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburian takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Riccio.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccio throws an elbow but misses.
Riccio is stalling here.
Riccio working Gamburian over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riccio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riccio landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Riccio.
Riccio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riccio receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamburian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Riccio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gamburian throws a looping overhand right but Riccio ducks down to avoid it.
Riccio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamburian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gamburian throws a hook but Riccio avoids it easily.
Riccio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gamburian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gamburian drives through and clinches with Riccio against the cage.
Gamburian is trying to force a seperation but Riccio has the dominant position.
Gamburian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riccio working Gamburian over with knees to the body.
Riccio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gamburian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gamburian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riccio lands a knee to the head.
Riccio throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riccio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburian lands a body shot.
Riccio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riccio prevents the takedown attempt.
Riccio misses with a knee to the head.
Riccio misses with a knee to the head.
Riccio lands a nice elbow.
Riccio prevents Gamburian from breaking the clinch.
Gamburian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Riccio.
Riccio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riccio misses with an elbow over the top.
Riccio scores with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gamburian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riccio's brow.
Riccio lands an elbow that stopped Gamburian in his tracks for a moment.
Gamburian takes an elbow to the temple.
Rico Riccio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamburian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gamburian tries to break free but Riccio pushes him back against the cage.
Riccio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Gamburian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gamburian has had enough of the clinch but Riccio keeps him there for the moment.
Gamburian is trying to force a seperation but Riccio has the dominant position.
Gamburian tries to break free but Riccio pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riccio has him pressed against the cage.
Gamburian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gamburian is trying to break the clinch but Riccio is controlling him.
Riccio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gamburian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gamburian is trying to push Riccio away but Riccio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Gamburian.
Gamburian working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gamburian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gamburian avoids the elbow strike from Riccio, against the cage.
Gamburian throws a punch but it's blocked by Riccio.
Aram Gamburian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riccio lands a damaging elbow.
Riccio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gamburian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamburian wants to break free but Riccio has control.
Riccio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gamburian's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Riccio.
I've got Riccio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Riccio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Me Todo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Me Todo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Me Todo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Todo pushes him off.
Todo tries to clinch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt - Todo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Todo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foster moves into the clinch.
Todo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Foster is trying to pull guard but Todo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todo connects with a knee to the head.
Todo presses Foster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foster tries to pull guard but Todo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todo scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tyler Foster has been cut.
Todo lands a nice elbow.
Foster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Todo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Todo is looking to clinch.
Todo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Todo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Todo closes the distance and clinches.
Todo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Todo lands a body punch.
Todo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foster up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Todo.
Foster looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foster's efforts to push away.
Todo scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todo lands a knee to the head.
Foster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Todo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Todo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Todo obliges.
Foster jumps guard.
Todo wants to get up but he can't break Foster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Todo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todo is posturing up here but Foster has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Todo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Todo has to tap! Slick submission there by Foster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Foster!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guto Culpado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Roars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Culpado comes into the arena with Falling Slowly blaring out of the sound system. Guto Culpado has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Guto Culpado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Johny Roars!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Culpado closes the distance but Roars moves to the side
and Roars counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Roars prevents Culpado from improving his position.
Culpado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roars on the ground.
Roars is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roars is trying to control. Culpado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roars seems to be working for a kimura but Culpado defends the submission attempt.
Culpado tries to kick Roars off but Roars keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roars seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Culpado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roars is working for a submission of some sort.
Culpado looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culpado trying to control but Roars postures up.
Roars is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Culpado is just riding it out for now. Roars eventually gives up the hold.
Culpado manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Culpado wants to clinch
and Roars counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roars is looking for a kimura here.
Roars seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Culpado is looking to escape.
Culpado is defending against the submission attempts here by Roars.
Culpado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roars pulls his head out easily.
Roars is working for a kimura but Culpado is defending it quite comfortably.
Roars is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Culpado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roars.
Roars is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culpado is trying to stand.
Roars should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Roars trying to control the action but Culpado is working from the bottom.
Roars stops Culpado from getting back to his feet.
Roars stalling away here and it's allowed Culpado to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Roars prevents Culpado from getting back to his feet.
Roars 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.
Roars drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roars jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Culpado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roars is pushing down on Culpado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Culpado is fighting to maintain full guard but Roars has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roars is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Culpado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roars wants to take a breather but Culpado is having none of it.
Culpado is trying to stand.
Culpado wants to improve his position but Roars is controlling well.
Roars seems to be working for a kimura but Culpado defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roars is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Culpado defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roars seems to be working for a kimura but Culpado defends the submission attempt.
Roars is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Culpado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roars.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Roars dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roars keeps the fight on the outside.
Culpado tries to clinch but Roars moves out of range.
Culpado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culpado tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roars counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roars trying to control but Culpado is working from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roars postures up.
Culpado wants to get back to his feet but Roars is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roars thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Culpado throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Roars drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roars jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roars drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roars jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roars thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Culpado wants to get back to his feet but Roars is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roars drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roars jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roars drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roars jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roars stops Culpado from standing up.
Roars trying to control the position from guard on top but Culpado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Culpado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Culpado wriggles free and stands up.
Roars dives in and grabs Culpado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Culpado pushes down on Roars's head and hops out.
No luck for Roars with that takedown attempt.
Roars is breathing heavily.
Culpado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culpado tries to clinch
and Roars counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Culpado's guard now.
Culpado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roars is controlling him.
Roars drops back looking for a leg! Culpado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Culpado manages to kick Roars off! Roars jumps back into Culpado's guard.
Roars wants to control from the top but Culpado keeps moving.
Culpado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roars is controlling him.
Roars pushes down on Culpado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roars is thwarting Culpado's attempts to control the position.
Culpado pushes Roars off looking to stand but Roars dives back in and keeps control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roars 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.
Roars is looking for a kimura but Culpado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roars to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Culpado is defending against the submission attempts here by Roars.
Roars is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Roars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Culpado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roars swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Culpado tries to bum rush Roars with a series of wild strikes but Roars uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guto Culpado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Culpado tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roars counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Culpado's guard now.
Culpado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roars is controlling him.
Roars sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Culpado's guard.
Roars is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roars in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Culpado tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Roars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johny Roars!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Rolland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Rolland!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolland was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Henderson clinches up with Rolland and pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolland prevents it.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolland avoids the damage to the body.
Rolland misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rolland backwards.
Henderson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Henderson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rolland controls the pace.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Rolland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rolland trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolland manages to get himself to full guard.
Rolland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rolland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henderson trying to control here.
Henderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rolland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rolland throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Rolland controlling the pace.
Rolland trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Rolland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jamie Rolland wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rolland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rolland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Rolland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rolland.
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rolland has double underhooks.
Rolland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolland is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Rolland is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Rolland clinches up against the cage.
Henderson pulls guard.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rolland.
Rolland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henderson dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rolland wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson trying to control but Rolland is working from the bottom.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolland is retaining full guard.
Henderson trying to control but Rolland is working from the bottom.
Rolland trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Evan Henderson just wasn't active enough.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolland.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rolland pushes off an throws an elbow but Henderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rolland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Rolland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolland works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Rolland cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Rolland lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Rolland will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rolland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rolland moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolland moves away.
Rolland clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolland.
Rolland lands a right hand.
Rolland lands a left hand.
Rolland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Rolland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rolland lands a shoulder strike.
Rolland pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson tries to circle away but Rolland has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rolland.
Rolland works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Rolland lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rolland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Henderson's brow.
Henderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rolland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson is working for takedown but Rolland is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rolland lands a shot to the body.
Henderson lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Rolland.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolland darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson taking a breather.
Rolland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rolland blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rolland scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolland lands with a light punch inside.
Rolland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolland pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolland digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rolland is defending well.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
Rolland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolland is working Henderson over against the cage.
Rolland lands with a left to the head.
Jamie Rolland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rolland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rolland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henderson tries to stall but Rolland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rolland scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Rolland slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolland lands with a left to the head.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Rolland won't allow it.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
Rolland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rolland lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rolland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Rolland.
Rolland blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Rolland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rolland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland lands a shoulder strike.
Rolland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rolland blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rolland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rolland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamie Rolland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolland throws a combination. Henderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson is rocked!
Rolland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rolland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rolland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Rolland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rolland just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rolland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rolland lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rolland.
Nice body punch from Rolland - that landed with a thud.
Rolland creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Henderson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Henderson drops to his knees and Rolland pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Rolland!
Jamie Rolland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Kopec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopec comes to the cage accompanied by Boats 'N Hoes. Guy Kopec has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Kopec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Guida!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kopec throws out the jab.
Guida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Guida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kopec scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Clay Guida has been cut.
Guida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guida dives in and scores a takedown into Kopec's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Guida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopec wants to stand and escape but Guida is having none of it.
Kopec pushes Guida off and scrambles back to his feet.
Guida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guida lands in his opponent's guard.
Guida trying to control but Kopec is working from the bottom.
Kopec really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet but Guida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kopec utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida 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.
Kopec is looking to stand up but Guida isn't so interested in that idea.
Guida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kopec has momentary wrist control but Guida slips an elbow through the middle.
Guida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet but Guida passes into half guard.
Guida is looking for a kimura but Kopec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guida to get the leverage.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet.
Guida trying to pass the guard but Kopec defending well.
Guida is working for a submission of some sort.
Guida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kopec's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet.
Guida 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.
Guida seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet.
Kopec blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guida.
Guida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kopec's head.
Kopec pushes Guida off looking to stand but Guida dives back in and keeps control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopec has one foot on Guida's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Guida fails with a takedown attempt.
Kopec is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kopec stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kopec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kopec scores with a shot to the body.
Clay Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Kopec.
Kopec leaves Guida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guy Kopec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Guida.
A big right from Kopec misses.
Guida misses with a takedown attempt
and Kopec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guida takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kopec, right into the meat.
Kopec scores with a one two! Guida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Guida is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopec measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Guida! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Guy Kopec!
Guy Kopec bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Autumn Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys. Steve McQueen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Autumn Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve McQueen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunter.
McQueen missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from McQueen misses its intended target.
Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McQueen tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from McQueen.
It looks like Autumn Hunter has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Hunter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Steve McQueen has been cut.
McQueen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter lands with a kick to the ribs.
McQueen looks gassed!
Hunter scores with a head kick.
Hunter lands a jab to the head.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunter.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunter throws a left that rocks McQueen and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hunter dives into side control, looking to finish! Can McQueen regain composure!
Hunter wants to control but McQueen is keeping him busy.
Hunter throws an elbow but McQueen slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQueen keeps working.
Hunter cracks McQueen with a big elbow.
Hunter working the ground and pound.
Hunter throws a strike aimed at the side of McQueen's head but McQueen avoids it well.
Hunter lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter working the ground and pound from side control.
Hunter is putting a hurting on McQueen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hunter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunter looks up at the clock and then as McQueen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hunter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working the head and body with strikes.
Hunter advances nicely into full mount.
Hunter postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have McQueen in real trouble here! The ref calls for McQueen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Autumn Hunter!
After winning the bout, Autumn Hunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelli Kuukeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bredenberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heja Bamse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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290 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelli Kuukeri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukeri throws a hook to the side of Bredenberg's head but Bredenberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bredenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuukeri.
Kuukeri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuukeri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bredenberg.
The fighters circling - Kuukeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bredenberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bredenberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Kuukeri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuukeri tries to roll over but Bredenberg keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bredenberg in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kuukeri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bredenberg escapes and throws Kuukeri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kuukeri looks to move to half guard but instead Bredenberg has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg looking to control but Kuukeri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuukeri is looking to get to half guard.
Bredenberg tries to control but Kuukeri wriggling away.
Kuukeri is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg looking to finish Kuukeri with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kuukeri!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bredenberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuukeri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bredenberg avoids the attempt from Kuukeri to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kuukeri is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuukeri is trying to reverse the position but instead Bredenberg has taken his back - oops!
What can Kuukeri do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuukeri tries to escape but Bredenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Bredenberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuukeri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bredenberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Bredenberg fails with the takedown
letting Kuukeri counter with a right hand.
Kuukeri misses with a hook. Bredenberg ducked under it nicely.
Kuukeri leaves Bredenberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuukeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bredenberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuukeri.
Bredenberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bredenberg tries to bum rush Kuukeri with a series of wild strikes but Kuukeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuukeri misses with a takedown attempt - Bredenberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bredenberg is defended easily by Kuukeri.
Nelli Kuukeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Bredenberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bredenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuukeri.
Bredenberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bredenberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuukeri on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuukeri's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuukeri trying to strike off his back.
Kuukeri wants to control but Bredenberg passes easily into half guard.
Kuukeri is pressing down on Bredenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Kuukeri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuukeri wants to pass the guard but Bredenberg is keeping the position.
Bredenberg keeping moving, preventing Kuukeri from controlling successfully.
Bredenberg is looking for a triangle but Kuukeri pushes his legs off easily.
Kuukeri with a nice head shot there.
Kuukeri wants to pass the guard but Bredenberg is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg wants to stand up but Kuukeri is controlling him.
Bredenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bredenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Bredenberg, not yet.
Bredenberg controls Kuukeri momentarily but Kuukeri frees himself.
Kuukeri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuukeri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuukeri throws an elbow that misses. Bredenberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuukeri's guard. Nice move by Bredenberg!
Kuukeri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bredenberg defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg trying to control but Kuukeri is working from the bottom.
Bredenberg stands and throws Kuukeri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuukeri tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nelli Kuukeri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuukeri shoots in looking for a takedown. Bredenberg tries to sprawl out of it but Kuukeri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bredenberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bredenberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bredenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuukeri is retaining full guard.
Kuukeri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bredenberg uses it to pass to side control.
Kuukeri looking for a sweep but Bredenberg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bredenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukeri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bredenberg goes for an armbar but Kuukeri turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuukeri.
Kuukeri stands up over Bredenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bredenberg holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bredenberg is keeping the position for now.
Bredenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuukeri is aware though and is defending well.
Kuukeri scoring with some ground and pound.
Bredenberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bredenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuukeri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuukeri has gone for a leg lock! Bredenberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuukeri's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuukeri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg looking to pass the guard.
Bredenberg trying to control but Kuukeri is working from the bottom.
Bredenberg slips nicely into half guard.
Bredenberg wants to control but Kuukeri is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri is pressing down on Bredenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bredenberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuukeri looking to control.
Bredenberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuukeri working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bredenberg has passed into half guard!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuukeri trying to hold on to Bredenberg's head to control him but Bredenberg postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Emmanuel Bredenberg just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuukeri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Bredenberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuukeri which made him look bad.
Kuukeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuukeri takes a swing at Bredenberg's ribcage but misses.
Bredenberg ducks under a wild hook from Kuukeri.
Kuukeri throws a lazy right hand but Bredenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bredenberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuukeri is trying to defend but Bredenberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuukeri is not content to let Bredenberg control the position.
Emmanuel Bredenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Kuukeri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bredenberg jumps into side control!
Bredenberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuukeri is defending well.
Kuukeri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bredenberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg wants to take a breather but Kuukeri is having none of it.
Kuukeri is looking to control Bredenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuukeri avoid being mounted?
Kuukeri wants to improve his position but Bredenberg is controlling well.
Kuukeri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bredenberg is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Kuukeri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuukeri throws a jab when Bredenberg was well out of range.
Bredenberg has a takedown stuffed.
Kuukeri gets caught napping as Bredenberg dives in and scores a takedown. Kuukeri manages to retain guard.
Bredenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuukeri is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Kuukeri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bredenberg looking to control but Kuukeri passes into half guard.
Kuukeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuukeri thows a huge punch but Bredenberg dodges it nicely.
Kuukeri misses with a head shot. Bredenberg uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kuukeri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Emmanuel Bredenberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bredenberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuukeri.
Bredenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Kuukeri misses.
Kuukeri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bredenberg is trying to defend but Kuukeri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuukeri stops Bredenberg from getting back to his feet.
Kuukeri looks to land a strike but Bredenberg avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kuukeri wants to pass the guard but Bredenberg is keeping the position.
Bredenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukeri trying to control but Bredenberg is working from the bottom.
Bredenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuukeri preventing the sweep.
Kuukeri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bredenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuukeri is one step ahead there.
Kuukeri with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bredenberg is keeping the position for now.
Bredenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bredenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Bredenberg, not yet.
Bredenberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kuukeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Bredenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuukeri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bredenberg slips a jab and a cross from Kuukeri.
Kuukeri lands a nice shot that snaps Bredenberg's head back.
Emmanuel Bredenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuukeri throws out a loose jab but Bredenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuukeri is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bredenberg's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bredenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emmanuel Bredenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg fails with the takedown
so Kuukeri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Emmanuel Bredenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuukeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Bredenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuukeri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bredenberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuukeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Bredenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bredenberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuukeri.
Nelli Kuukeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuukeri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuukeri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuukeri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bredenberg is keeping the position for now.
Kuukeri postures up in Bredenberg's guard and throws a big left but Bredenberg blocks it.
Kuukeri landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Kuukeri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bredenberg is looking to sweep but instead, Kuukeri has passed into half guard.
Bredenberg wants to improve his position but Kuukeri is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelli Kuukeri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bredenberg 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 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Bredenberg!
Emmanuel Bredenberg is the new heavyweight champion!
Emmanuel Bredenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alucard Darkim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkim kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm new in da city. Wilson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ennio Morricone - For A Few Dollars More. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alucard Darkim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Darkim looking for a takedown.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darkim's elbow.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darkim backwards.
Wilson pushes Darkim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilson digs a right hand into Darkim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darkim's gas tank.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darkim will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Darkim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Darkim gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darkim's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Darkim is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darkim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson tries to work over Darkim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson tries to work over Darkim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darkim's elbow.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Darkim.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darkim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Darkim can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alucard Darkim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson lands a body punch.
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!
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkim.
Darkim is looking for a takedown.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darkim prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Darkim slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darkim successfully pulls guard.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darkim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darkim isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wilson stacks Darkim on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wilson!
Darkim wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Wilson trying to control the action but Darkim is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim struggling a bit here.
Darkim is looking for a sweep.
Darkim manages to get back to half guard.
Darkim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darkim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Darkim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson 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.
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson tries to work over Darkim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
Shane Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Darkim.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
Darkim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darkim jumps guard but Wilson stands there with Darkim around his waist. Darkim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darkim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkim can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Darkim is trying to stall.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkim.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darkim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alucard Darkim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Darkim has Wilson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Darkim pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wilson tumbling to the mat - Darkim dives into Wilson's guard.
Darkim looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to stand but Darkim is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wilson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darkim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darkim controls the pace.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darkim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Darkim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilson was covering up waiting for the punch and Darkim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkim is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Darkim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darkim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darkim pushing down on Wilson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Darkim wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darkim wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Darkim has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alucard Darkim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson catches Darkim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darkim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darkim.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Darkim's head but Darkim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darkim throws out a leg kick but Wilson moves out of range and Darkim only half commits.
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Darkim in a clinch.
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!
Wilson misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Darkim has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wilson regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkim is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Darkim throws a big elbow that misses.
Darkim tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Darkim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darkim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darkim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Darkim from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darkim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darkim wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Alucard Darkim wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Darkim gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Darkim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Darkim avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Darkim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson is leaning against Darkim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Darkim tries to tie him up.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkim.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkim.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Darkim looking for a takedown.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Darkim controls his hands.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darkim.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Darkim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Darkim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson tries a body shot but Darkim blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Darkim.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson clinches up with Darkim and pushes him back against the cage.
Darkim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Darkim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Darkim manages to end up in side control.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Darkim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wilson wants to control but Darkim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Darkim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilson is just riding it out for now. Darkim eventually gives up the hold.
Wilson is not content to let Darkim control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Alucard Darkim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkim wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Darkim throws an elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Darkim's guard. Nice move by Wilson!
Darkim working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson won't allow Darkim to sweep him here.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Darkim won't let him.
Darkim is trying to keep Wilson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Darkim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darkim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wilson passes into half guard.
Darkim is not content to let Wilson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darkim avoid being mounted?
Darkim actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Darkim defending well.
Wilson escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darkim scores with a takedown into Wilson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Darkim is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alucard Darkim had his way with Shane Wilson in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darkim ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Darkim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson misses the jab.
Wilson pushes Darkim up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Darkim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkim tries to pull guard but Wilson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Darkim avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Darkim avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Darkim tries to tie him up.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darkim's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson tries to work over Darkim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alucard Darkim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darkim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wilson regains guard.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Wilson controlling the position.
Darkim trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Darkim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Darkim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shane Wilson.
A big right from Darkim misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Darkim in a clinch.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
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.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Darkim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkim is looking for a takedown.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darkim prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Darkim tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Darkim controls the action.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Wilson tries a body shot but Darkim blocks it.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darkim tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Darkim back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson tries to work over Darkim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darkim's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson 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 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Wilson!
Shane Wilson is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shane Wilson thanked 5th Round Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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