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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mari Ore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ore's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Pack - My Girl Got A Girl Too. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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182 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
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184 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mari Ore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Funky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funky is working Ore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ore is trying to keep Funky in close.
Ore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ore can't keep his opponent in guard - Funky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Funky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funky is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Funky is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funky.
Ore is trying to get back to full guard.
Ore is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky working over Ore with some ground and pound. Ore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Funky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Funky passes to full mount!
Funky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ore looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funky controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky looking to finish Ore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ore!
Ore is rocked!
Ore is looking to get to half guard.
Funky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Funky! Ore is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Funky!
A less than humble Ben Funky misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers has chosen hed(pe)- Bartender as his entrance music. Aiden Rivers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Luca Fuschini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aiden Rivers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fuschini!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rivers thowing shots but they're missing.
Fuschini blocking the ground and pound.
Rivers looking to finish Fuschini with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fuschini!
Rivers avoids the attempt from Fuschini to control.
Rivers trying to control but Fuschini is having none of it.
Rivers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rivers looking for a guillotine from mount but Fuschini is having none of it.
Fuschini tries to hold on but Rivers postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini tries to hold on but Rivers postures up.
Fuschini throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rivers wants to finish this one by submission but Fuschini is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rivers.
Rivers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rivers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fuschini gets back to half guard.
Fuschini is looking to improve his position.
Rivers wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuschini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fuschini trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fuschini!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuschini can't escape the position.
Rivers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rivers trying to control but Fuschini is having none of it.
Rivers prevents Fuschini from getting the reversal.
Rivers controlling the pace for now.
Rivers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rivers throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fuschini because Rivers loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini tries to hold on but Rivers postures up.
Rivers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rivers punching from mount but Fuschini doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rivers is landing with some decent strikes but Fuschini is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuschini is looking to escape.
Rivers looking for a guillotine from mount but Fuschini is having none of it.
Rivers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers landing strikes from the mount.
Rivers tries to control but Fuschini wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers has hold of Fuschini's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fuschini manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rivers wants to control the pace but Fuschini is squirming around nicely.
Rivers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fuschini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuschini wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rivers trying to control but Fuschini is having none of it.
Rivers controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Rivers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Fuschini fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivers throws a body punch but Fuschini moves out of range.
Rivers swings for the body but Fuschini moves out of range.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuschini.
Fuschini throws a combination. Rivers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fuschini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivers is fending him off so far but Fuschini persists. Nope, Rivers circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuschini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fuschini throws a series of punches but Rivers moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rivers misses with a low kick as Fuschini jumps back.
Fuschini throws a combination that misses
and Rivers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fuschini!
Fuschini is looking to get to half guard.
Rivers with the ground and pound from mount.
Fuschini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fuschini is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fuschini is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rivers working for a submission but Fuschini is keeping him at bay.
Fuschini is desperately trying to improve his position but Rivers has a good base and remains in mount.
Rivers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the head.
Fuschini tries to control Rivers's body but Rivers pushes him off. Fuschini squirms to his side and now Rivers has his back!
Fuschini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivers's arms.
Rivers tries to get the hooks in deep but Fuschini pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fuschini is defending well though. Rivers let's go of the attempt for now.
Fuschini trying to control but not successfully.
Rivers is looking for the choke from the back position but Fuschini is controlling his hands well.
Rivers lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Fuschini hold on?!
Well, with Rivers on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fuschini is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Fuschini looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Rivers is trying to stick to Fuschini's back but Fuschini is turning into Rivers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rivers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fuschini.
Rivers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuschini manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuschini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Fuschini wants to hit a switch here but Rivers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fuschini there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fuschini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aiden Rivers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuschini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuschini throwing strikes from guard but Rivers blocks nicely.
Fuschini is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rivers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rivers has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rivers throws a series of strikes that have Fuschini backpedaling.
Fuschini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuschini thows a body kick. Rivers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fuschini fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Fuschini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fuschini.
Rivers defending well as Fuschini loads up on a big left hand.
Fuschini throws a good cross that connects.
Fuschini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rivers.
It looks like Luca Fuschini has been cut.
Fuschini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fuschini lands a jab.
Horrible takedown by Fuschini or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivers which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuschini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuschini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fuschini misses with a straight right.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuschini manages to avoid it.
Fuschini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Fuschini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luca Fuschini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuschini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuschini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rivers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fuschini's guard.
Rivers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivers passes Fuschini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fuschini is in trouble now - Rivers has advanced to mount!
Fuschini is trying to escape the mount.
Rivers working Fuschini over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini is desperately trying to improve his position but Rivers has a good base and remains in mount.
Rivers looking to finish Fuschini with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fuschini!
Fuschini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rivers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fuschini gets back to half guard.
Rivers is looking to advance position but Fuschini won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fuschini defend it? Rivers steps over the head and cranks it - Fuschini is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rivers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aiden Rivers!
Our winner, Aiden Rivers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joao Rill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joao Rill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedong dives in and scores a takedown into Rill's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zedong wants to control from the top but Rill keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zedong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zedong content to stall in guard here.
Zedong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zedong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rill is fending him off so far but Zedong persists. Nope, Rill circles away and we're back to standing.
Zedong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rill napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Rill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rill to his feet.
Zedong keeps the fight on the outside.
Rill gets caught napping as Zedong dives in and scores a takedown. Rill manages to retain guard.
Rill keeping moving, preventing Zedong from controlling successfully.
Zedong is stalling in the full guard.
Rill trying to keep a closed guard but Zedong is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong won't allow Rill to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zedong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zedong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mao Zedong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zedong.
Zedong throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rill tries to close the distance and clinch but Zedong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rill moves into the clinch.
Zedong wants to take the fight to the mat but Rill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zedong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zedong breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong tries to keep at a distance but Rill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rill managing to block the knees to the body from Zedong.
Zedong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joao Rill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mao Zedong.
Zedong prevents a body shot from Rill.
Zedong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zedong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zedong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zedong wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong avoids the elbow strike from Rill, against the cage.
Rill pulls Zedong into guard.
Zedong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zedong on the ground.
Zedong wants to control from the top but Rill keeps moving.
Zedong won't allow Rill to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zedong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zedong manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zedong slips a jab and a cross from Rill.
Zedong shoots in looking for a takedown but Rill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zedong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zedong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rill's waist but Rill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zedong off to one side.
Zedong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joao Rill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zedong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rill moves into the clinch.
Rill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rill tries to pull guard but Zedong won't allow it.
Zedong lands a nice elbow.
Zedong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joao Rill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mao Zedong.
Rill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zedong's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Rill as the two fighters clinch.
Rill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rill tries to pull guard but Zedong holds him up against the cage and eventually Rill drops back down to his feet.
Rill stops a takedown attempt from Zedong.
Rill tries to throw a body punch but Zedong avoids it by throwing Rill back against the cage.
Rill throws an elbow but it misses.
Zedong wants to break free but Rill has control.
Rill tries to pull guard but Zedong holds him up against the cage and eventually Rill drops back down to his feet.
Rill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zedong walks away with a smile on his face. Rill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zedong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rill tries to clinch up but Zedong circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rill is defended easily by Zedong.
Rill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zedong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zedong can pounce on him.
Zedong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zedong scores with a takedown into Rill's guard.
Zedong wants to control from the top but Rill keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rill has momentary wrist control but Zedong slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rill dives on top into guard.
Rill is looking to work some ground and pound but Zedong has wrist control.
Rill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zedong pulls Rill in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Zedong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zedong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rill manages to get himself to full guard.
Rill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rill tries to get out of the position.
Rill keeping full guard, as Zedong tries to pass.
Rill is looking to sweep but instead, Zedong has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rill tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Zedong manages to move to mount!
Zedong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zedong quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Zedong but it's paid off an Rill is forced to tap! Nice work by Zedong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mao Zedong!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herald Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor's entrance music is Smoke the Fire!!. A fine choice. Powers has chosen We Run This - Missy Elliot as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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129 lbs
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147 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herald Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Powers throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Powers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Powers scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Taylor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jerome Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor is working for takedown but Powers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herald Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers breaks from the clinch.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Powers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Powers.
Powers with a nice cross.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers misses with a body shot.
Powers takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor throws out a leg kick but Powers moves out of range and Taylor only half commits.
A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powers.
Taylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
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!
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor tries to clinch but Powers is having none of it.
Powers throws a good cross that connects.
Powers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Powers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Powers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Powers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Taylor is being controlled here.
Powers scoring with punches and elbows.
Taylor struggling a bit here.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor misses with a head shot. Powers uses the momentum to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Powers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Powers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taylor is rocked!
Powers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powers connects with the punch.
Powers connects with a combination that backs up Taylor into the cage. Powers lands a flurry of punches that gets past Taylor's guard. Taylor is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Powers bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Powers!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Powers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Jackhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyehate Condoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackhammer comes to the cage accompanied by Whats up . Condoms is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: call to prayer. Tim Jackhammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Jackhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eyehate Condoms!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condoms with a jab.
A good leg kick by Condoms.
Jackhammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Condoms.
Jackhammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Condoms counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Condoms lands a jab to Jackhammer's midsection.
Jackhammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Condoms. Condoms obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Condoms closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Condoms lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackhammer is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Condoms!
Jackhammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackhammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Tim Jackhammer has been cut.
Condoms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackhammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Condoms cracks the inside of Jackhammer's front leg.
Condoms throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eyehate Condoms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condoms lands a really nice looking cross but Jackhammer seems unphased.
Condoms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Condoms scores with a nice head shot.
Condoms throws a good cross that connects.
Jackhammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Condoms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Condoms has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackhammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Condoms lands with a good body shot.
Condoms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Condoms throws a nice inside leg kick.
Condoms thumps Jackhammer with a low kick.
Condoms scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Condoms.
A good leg kick by Condoms.
Condoms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Condoms. That snapped Jackhammer's head back.
Condoms digs a good body shot into Jackhammer's ribs.
Condoms lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackhammer off the cage and back into range.
Condoms scores with a body shot.
Condoms is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That kick from Condoms tenderised Jackhammer's leg. Jackhammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Condoms tenderised Jackhammer's leg. Jackhammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Condoms connects with an inside leg kick.
Condoms lands with a cross.
Condoms digs a good body shot into Jackhammer's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackhammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Condoms.
Good shot there by Condoms.
Condoms with a nice cross.
Condoms is looking to slow Jackhammer down with leg kicks.
Jackhammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Condoms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Condoms works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Condoms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackhammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackhammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Condoms throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condoms throws out a powerful jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackhammer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Condoms - the referee stops the clock and Jackhammer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Condoms. Jackhammer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackhammer walks into a straight right hand from Condoms.
Good exchange - Condoms coming out on top.
Condoms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Condoms moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Condoms connects with a solid leg kick.
Condoms is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackhammer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Condoms feints and then cracks Jackhammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackhammer down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Condoms lands with a straight right. Jackhammer didn't see that one coming.
Condoms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Condoms scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyehate Condoms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Jackhammer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good leg kick by Condoms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Condoms connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackhammer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Condoms.
Condoms lands a jab to Jackhammer's midsection.
Condoms getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice combination there by Condoms.
Jackhammer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackhammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Jackhammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Condoms.
Jackhammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackhammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Condoms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Condoms connects with a solid leg kick.
Condoms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Condoms throws a head kick that Jackhammer semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackhammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Condoms circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jackhammer drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Condoms follows Jackhammer to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eyehate Condoms!
Post fight, Eyehate Condoms stared into the camera and said 'Jackhammer takes it up the fucking arsehole, sucks Ethiopian cock and is dying of AIDS which his whore bitch mother gave him.... Up the arse of course.. Cunt.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday's entrance music is All White Everythang by: Young Jeezy. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Winter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holiday moves in looking to clinch but Winter pushes him off.
Holiday shoots in but Winter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holiday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winter shoots in and bounces Holiday off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winter is fighting to break Holiday's control of his arms but Holiday is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Winter content to stall in guard here.
Holiday wants to stand but Winter is controlling the position.
Winter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winter controls the pace.
Andrew Winter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Winter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holiday has Winter pulled in close to control his posture.
Winter throwing strikes but missing.
Holiday pulls Winter in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Manny Holiday wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Holiday forces Winter back against the cage and clinches.
Winter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Holiday regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holiday working a defensive guard here.
Holiday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday has control of Winter's left arm, preventing Winter from doing any damage.
Holiday is trying to control the position but Winter postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Manny Holiday just wasn't active enough.
Holiday scores a takedown into full mount!
Holiday get's back to his feet.
Winter moves into the clinch.
Winter avoiding damage as Holiday throws knees to the body.
Holiday gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Holiday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holiday wants to stand and escape but instead Winter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Winter throws a strike but Holiday rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday drops back, looking for a kneebar! Winter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Winter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Winter!
Winter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Holiday regains half guard, as Winter was trying to land strikes.
Winter is trying to control the action in half guard but Holiday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winter decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Holiday will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holiday fails with the takedown.
Winter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Holiday keeping control of the position.
Winter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holiday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winter.
Winter is trying to work for a kimura but Holiday is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winter wants to take a breather but Holiday is having none of it.
Winter is pressing down on Holiday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holiday is holding on for now.
Holiday wants to control but Winter is keeping busy.
Winter is working for a kimura but Holiday is defending it quite comfortably.
Winter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holiday's head.
Holiday is looking to control Winter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holiday avoid being mounted?
Winter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holiday trying to control but Winter postures up.
Winter throws a strike but Holiday avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winter.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holiday is controlling Winter's posture.
Winter postures up in Holiday's guard and throws a big left but Holiday blocks it.
Winter scoring with some ground and pound.
Winter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holiday's head.
Winter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holiday looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holiday looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holiday!
Holiday working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holiday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holiday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winter tries to buck Holiday off but Holiday is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holiday postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winter defending against the ground and pound.
Holiday postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Holiday tries for a kimura but Winter is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Winter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Winter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holiday was covering up waiting for the punch and Winter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Winter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winter with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winter looking to sit in guard and control but Holiday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holiday trying to control but Winter is working from the bottom.
Winter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday trying to control but Winter is working from the bottom.
Holiday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holiday postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holiday, into his guard.
Winter trying to control the position from guard on top but Holiday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holiday pulls Winter in close to prevent any damage.
Holiday wants to stand up but Winter is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Winter wants to stand but Holiday is controlling his posture from full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Manny Holiday wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Winter gets the takedown into side control.
Holiday is trying to control Winter's posture but Winter avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Winter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday is looking to regain half guard here but Winter keeps moving and retains side control.
Winter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Holiday has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Winter but great work by Holiday.
Holiday trying to control the position but Winter is working away.
Holiday passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Winter!
Holiday landing strikes from the mount.
Holiday unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Holiday connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Holiday swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Winter is now in Holiday's guard. A big mistake from Holiday there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winter trying to move into half guard but instead Holiday has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday wants to pass the guard but Winter is keeping the position.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Winter keeps moving.
Holiday throws an elbow that misses. Winter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holiday's guard. Nice move by Winter!
Holiday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holiday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Holiday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holiday has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixon Tudeep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudeep has chosen Survival of the Fitttest as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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214 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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215 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dixon Tudeep!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Tudeep.
Bear lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Dixon Tudeep has been cut.
Tudeep tries to close the distance and clinch but Bear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bear throws a right and a left that Tudeep avoids nicely.
Tudeep throws out a leg kick but Bear moves out of range and Tudeep only half commits.
Bear moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid body kick from Tudeep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tudeep.
Tudeep moves into the clinch.
Bear scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tudeep is trying to force a seperation but Bear has the dominant position.
Tudeep is trying to pull guard but Bear turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear tries to work over Tudeep's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tudeep has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tudeep has Bear pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bear manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tudeep has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bear after a bit of a struggle.
Bob Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixon Tudeep.
Tudeep drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bear pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bear misses with a wild combination.
Tudeep avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tudeep throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bear checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bear tries to land a front kick but Tudeep steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bear moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tudeep breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
Tudeep throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tudeep. Bear does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Bear.
Bear takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tudeep throws a body punch but Bear moves out of range.
Tudeep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bear, pushing him back against the cage.
Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bear closes the distance and pushes Tudeep back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bear smiles and moves away.
Tudeep shoots and misses
and Bear counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bear throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tudeep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tudeep tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Bear.
Tudeep fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tudeep will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tudeep tries to clinch there but Bear circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tudeep misses with a head kick.
Tudeep shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bear as he avoids it easily.
Tudeep avoids the head kick by Bear.
Bear tries to clinch but Tudeep moves away
and Tudeep counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tudeep asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tudeep misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tudeep swings around for an armbar but Bear sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tudeep's guard.
Tudeep tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Tudeep dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Tudeep's cut.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bear lands a jab-cross combination.
Tudeep shoots in but no luck this time.
Tudeep tries to clinch but Bear moves out of range.
Tudeep avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tudeep shoots and misses
and Bear moves into the clinch.
Tudeep tries to pull guard but Bear won't allow it.
Bob Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixon Tudeep.
Tudeep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bear walks away with a smile on his face. Tudeep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bear connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bob Bear is winning the standup battle so far.
Bear looks to land a combination but Tudeep avoids it well.
Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tudeep looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tudeep misses with a combination
and Bear counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bear.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Bear.
That has opened up Dixon Tudeep's cut even more.
Bear throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bear swings for the body but Tudeep moves out of range.
Bob Bear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tudeep closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bob Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear looks to land a combination but Tudeep avoids it well.
Bear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tudeep throws a head kick that misses.
Tudeep is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bear.
Tudeep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bear closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear dodges the punch combination from Tudeep.
Tudeep shoots in but Bear avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tudeep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tudeep gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bear is pressed up against the cage. Tudeep has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bear down to the mat. Bear avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tudeep darts in and clinches Bear up against the cage.
Bear scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bear throws a sloppy head kick and Tudeep moves out of range easily.
Tudeep circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bear blocks a head kick by Tudeep.
Tudeep lands a lovely overhand right.
Bear with a jab.
No luck for Tudeep with that takedown attempt.
Tudeep is breathing heavily.
Tudeep throws a combination that misses
and Bear counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Dixon Tudeep's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tudeep eats them both and turns towards Bear to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tudeep is rocked!
Bear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tudeep shoots in for a takedown but Bear shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear digs a good hook to Tudeep's body.
Tudeep avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bear lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tudeep is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him?
Dixon Tudeep's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bear clinches.
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tudeep seems to have recovered his senses.
Bear tries a head kick but it misses.
Bear scores with a hook.
Bear throws a sloppy head kick and Tudeep moves out of range easily.
Bear throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tudeep drives through and clinches with Bear against the cage.
Tudeep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bear is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tudeep pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Tudeep's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bear fails to land with a series of punches.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Tudeep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bear has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bear there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tudeep throws a head kick that misses.
Bear misses with an uppercut. Tudeep saw that one coming.
Tudeep lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Bob Bear has been cut.
Tudeep looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bear throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Bear.
Bear checks a low kick from Tudeep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tudeep throws a head kick but Bear moves out of range.
Bear misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear throws a body punch but Tudeep moves out of range.
Bear throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tudeep throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bear.
Tudeep decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bear tries to kick Tudeep off but Tudeep keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tudeep is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bear is just riding it out for now. Tudeep eventually gives up the hold.
Tudeep is keen to just control but Bear is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to get back to his feet.
Tudeep wants to work for an arm triangle but Bear is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tudeep not doing much here.
Bear is refusing to be controlled, as Tudeep sits in half guard.
Tudeep tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bear knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bear is just riding it out for now. Tudeep eventually gives up the hold.
Tudeep working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tudeep trying to control from half guard but Bear is working away.
Tudeep prevents Bear from standing back up.
Bear is not content to let Tudeep control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear won't allow Tudeep to pass to mount.
Bear tries to kick Tudeep off but Tudeep keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tudeep works his way into full mount!
Tudeep is landing with some decent strikes but Bear is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tudeep moves to back control.
Tudeep looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixon Tudeep comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tudeep has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixon Tudeep!
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