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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toshiro Montero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montero comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother . Toshiro Montero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toshiro Montero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Castle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castle avoids it really well and circles away.
Castle works Montero's body with a nice hook.
Montero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castle manages to avoid it.
Castle blocks a head kick by Montero.
Castle slaps away a takedown attempt from Montero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montero tries to clinch but Castle moves out of range.
Castle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshiro Montero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montero looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.
Toshiro Montero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castle is defended easily by Montero.
Montero has closed the distance and engaged Castle in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castle is fighting off a takedown attempt but Montero is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Castle to the mat. Castle regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Montero with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montero trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montero throws a strike but Castle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Castle wants to control from the top but Montero keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Toshiro Montero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Castle tries for a takedown but Montero circles away easily
and Montero counters with a shoot takedown. Castle fights it but they end up in guard.
Montero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Castle's head.
Montero throws a strike but Castle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montero trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshiro Montero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montero misses with a kick to the body
and Castle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Castle wants to control from the top but Montero keeps moving.
Castle stops Montero from standing up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rick Castle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Montero stuffs the takedown.
Toshiro Montero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero moves into the clinch.
Montero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Montero pulls guard.
Montero is pulling down on Castle's head. It's preventing any offense from Castle, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Toshiro Montero.
No joy there for Montero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castle looks for a takedown but Montero sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montero swivels and escapes.
Toshiro Montero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Castle.
Montero closes the distance and clinches up with Castle, looking for a takedown. Montero pushes Castle against the cage but Castle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montero looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
Castle tries to keep at a distance but Montero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montero effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montero gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Montero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Montero's back!
Montero tries to roll but Castle sticks to his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montero staying busy and making it hard for Castle to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshiro Montero dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Montero is looking to land body kicks.
Castle fails with the takedown
and Montero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Castle's guard now.
Castle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toshiro Montero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montero postures up in Castle's guard and throws a big left but Castle blocks it.
Montero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castle is keeping the position for now.
Montero is looking to work some ground and pound but Castle has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero throws a big right hand that misses.
Montero looking to pass the guard.
Montero is working Castle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Montero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castle keeping full guard, as Montero tries to pass.
Montero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montero throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montero throwing strikes from guard but Castle blocks nicely.
Castle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montero wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Castle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castle keeping full guard, as Montero tries to pass.
Montero is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero stands up over Castle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Toshiro Montero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montero seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Castle for as long as he can get away with.
Montero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castle tries for a takedown but Montero circles away easily
and Montero counters with a single leg into guard. Castle didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rick Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Montero stops Castle from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montero sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Montero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Toshiro Montero!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Toshiro Montero!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Toshiro Montero!
Toshiro Montero wins by unanimous decision!
Toshiro Montero tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Maleko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Jenkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Maleko's chin.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Maleko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maleko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maleko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maleko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maleko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Jenkins seems content to control.
Jenkins is stalling here. Maleko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jenkins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maleko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Maleko wants to stand but Jenkins has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
Jenkins pushes Maleko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maleko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maleko wants to stand but Jenkins has his arm trapped.
Jenkins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Maleko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Maleko is a slippery customer.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Maleko dodges it nicely.
Maleko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jenkins lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins not doing much here.
Jenkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jenkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Maleko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but Maleko defending well.
Jenkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maleko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jenkins wants to free his trapped foot but Maleko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Maleko is working away.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maleko is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard.
Maleko is in trouble now - Jenkins has advanced to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maleko?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jenkins 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.
Maleko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Jenkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maleko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maleko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins lands a couple of digs.
Maleko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jenkins controls the pace.
Maleko keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Maleko blocks nicely.
Jenkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenkins cracks Maleko with a solid left hand.
Jenkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Jenkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins stays in close to Maleko's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a strike but Maleko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jenkins has Maleko pulled in close to control his posture.
Jenkins wriggles free and stands up.
Joe Maleko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maleko enables Jenkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maleko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jenkins postures up in Maleko's guard and throws a big left but Maleko blocks it.
Maleko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maleko keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins postures up in Maleko's guard and throws a big left but Maleko blocks it.
Jenkins works over Maleko with some ground and pound from guard.
Jenkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins lands a couple of digs.
Maleko is rocked!
Jenkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Maleko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Maleko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borislav Borodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Mola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totoy Mola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Borislav Borodin's 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borislav Borodin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Totoy Mola!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borodin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mola drives through with a takedown into Borodin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Borodin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Borodin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mola keeps working.
Mola wants to get back to his feet.
Mola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borodin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borodin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Borodin scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mola blocks a head kick by Borodin.
Mola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mola closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mola lands in his opponent's guard.
Mola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mola throwing strikes from guard but Borodin blocks nicely.
Borodin tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borodin wants to stand up but Mola is controlling him.
Borodin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borodin is looking to stand up but Mola isn't so interested in that idea.
Mola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borodin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mola is working Borodin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mola trying to control but Borodin is working from the bottom.
Mola landing with the ground and pound.
Borodin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mola scoring with some ground and pound.
Borodin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mola defends it easily.
Borodin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mola postures up and lands some nice 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!
Mola trying to control but Borodin is working from the bottom.
Mola wants to pass the guard but Borodin is keeping the position.
Mola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borodin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mola looking to pass the guard.
Mola trying to control but Borodin is working from the bottom.
Borodin wants to stand up but Mola is controlling him.
Mola stands up over Borodin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borodin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mola has managed to get both his arms back between Borodin's legs - danger averted.
Borodin has momentary wrist control but Mola slips an elbow through the middle.
Mola stops Borodin from standing up.
Borodin is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borodin is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borodin is one step ahead there.
Mola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borodin is looking to stand up but Mola won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Mola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Borodin stuffs the takedown.
Mola moves into range and clinches up with Borodin.
Borodin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borodin stalks Mola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mola's face. Mola staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Totoy Mola has been cut.
Borodin throws a series of strikes that have Mola backpedaling.
Borodin misses with a few strikes there.
Borodin throws a sloppy head kick and Mola moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mola shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Borodin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mola stands up over Borodin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borodin's guard.
Borodin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mola.
Mola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Borodin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borodin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mola has managed to get both his arms back between Borodin's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mola wants to control from the top but Borodin keeps moving.
Mola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Borodin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mola manages to get himself to full guard.
Mola trying to control the position.
Borodin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mola working a defensive guard here.
Borodin is pushing down on Mola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mola is fighting to maintain full guard but Borodin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borodin lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borodin wants to stand but Mola has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mola is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mola is looking for a sweep. Borodin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borodin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mola is trying to stand back up but Borodin is controlling him
Mola holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Borodin is trying to control the action in half guard but Mola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mola is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Borodin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mola moves into the clinch.
Mola is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Borodin can't fight it off and eventually Mola manages to take the fight to the floor. Borodin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borodin wants to get back to his feet but Mola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mola trying to control but Borodin is working from the bottom.
Mola wants to pass the guard but Borodin is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mola throws a big elbow that misses.
Borodin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mola!
Borodin looking for a guillotine from mount but Mola is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borodin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mola?
Mola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mola is trying to control but can't.
Mola is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Borodin is staying active.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mola is refusing to be controlled, as Borodin sits in half guard.
Borodin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mola to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Totoy Mola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Totoy Mola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Borodin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mola forces Borodin back against the cage and clinches.
Borodin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borislav Borodin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borodin scores with a sloppy right hand. Mola should have avoided that one.
Mola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mola trying to control from half guard but Borodin is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mola lands a nice short elbow.
Mola working over Borodin with some ground and pound. Borodin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borodin is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mola working over Borodin with some ground and pound. Borodin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borodin kicks Mola off and gets back to his feet.
Borislav Borodin is winning the standup battle so far.
Borodin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borodin is looking to land body kicks.
Mola shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borislav Borodin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borodin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mola checks it well.
Mola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borodin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borodin gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borodin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borodin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mola is one step ahead there.
Mola lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mola stops Borodin from standing up.
Mola trying to control the position from guard on top but Borodin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borodin lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Mola tries to stand but Borodin is controlling from the bottom.
Borodin keeping moving, preventing Mola from controlling successfully.
Totoy Mola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borodin wants to stand but Mola is controlling the position.
Borodin keeping full guard, as Mola tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Borodin's head.
Borodin looking for a sweep. Not yet Borodin, not yet.
Mola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mola throwing strikes from guard but Borodin blocks nicely.
Borodin has momentary wrist control but Mola slips an elbow through the middle.
Borodin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Borodin's head.
Mola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borodin's guard.
Borodin trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borodin is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borodin wants to stand up but Mola is controlling him.
Mola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Borodin's head.
Borodin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mola's guard.
Mola 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mola can do anything to dispel that myth.
Borodin won't allow Mola to get back to his feet.
Borislav Borodin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borodin slips nicely into half guard.
Borodin 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totoy Mola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mola 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 for Totoy Mola!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Totoy Mola!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Totoy Mola!
Totoy Mola wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Duval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patty O Fernacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duval comes to the cage accompanied by Legend. Patty O Fernacher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Duval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patty O Fernacher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Fernacher blocks the body kick.
Duval fails to land with a series of punches.
O Fernacher tries to clinch but Duval moves out of range.
O Fernacher tries to clinch there but Duval circles away.
O Fernacher clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from O Fernacher.
Duval tries a knee to the head but O Fernacher blocks it.
O Fernacher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Fernacher lands an elbow inside.
O Fernacher tries to land a knee to the head but Duval blocks with his arms.
O Fernacher lands a good knee to the midsection. Duval won't want to take too many of those.
O Fernacher lands an elbow inside that Duval shrugs off.
Duval misses with a knee strike.
Duval is breathing heavily.
Duval is trying to break free.
Duval throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Fernacher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duval's face.
It looks like Jason Duval has been cut.
O Fernacher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
O Fernacher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Fernacher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Duval is rocked!
O Fernacher lands a knee to the body.
O Fernacher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Duval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Fernacher pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Duval! O Fernacher unloads with more strikes and Duval sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patty O Fernacher!
A very excited looking Patty O Fernacher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Combo Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mex Ico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Combo Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mex Ico!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage jabs at Ico's body.
Ico jabs at Rage's body.
Rage avoids the body shot from Ico.
Ico blocks a low kick nicely.
Ico stalks Rage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rage's face. Rage staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Combo Rage has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Ico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Ico.
A bone on bone clash there as Ico blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rage.
Rage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ico will feel that in the morning.
Ico digs a good hook to Rage's body.
A shot to the liver by Rage. Beautiful body shot.
Ico lands a jab to Rage's midsection.
A left lands for Ico.
Rage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ico connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rage tumbling to the canvas! Ico pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rage was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mex Ico!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb Of God- Final Hour. Sir Smokealot will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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240 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Smokealot!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokealot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Smokealot.
Smokealot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smokealot moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Carvalho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smokealot did well to prevent Carvalho getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smokealot is trying to stand up here but Carvalho is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokealot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smokealot defends it well.
Smokealot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Smokealot is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smokealot trying to control from the bottom.
Smokealot punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to pass to full mount but Smokealot defends it.
Smokealot gets back to full guard.
Carvalho passes into half guard.
Smokealot is refusing to be controlled, as Carvalho sits in half guard.
Smokealot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carvalho pulls his head out easily.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho wants to work for an arm triangle but Smokealot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smokealot.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Smokealot keeps moving.
Smokealot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smokealot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carvalho gets to his feet - Smokealot follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Smokealot.
Carvalho shoots for a takedown but Smokealot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sir Smokealot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokealot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho avoids it really well and circles away.
Carvalho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smokealot circles away.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Smokealot sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Smokealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smokealot moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Smokealot misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smokealot counters with a series of strikes. Carvalho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carvalho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carvalho sprawls well. Carvalho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smokealot gets slowly back to his feet.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown attempt from Smokealot. Smokealot gets slowly back to his feet.
Carvalho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smokealot to the mat! Smokealot manages to get full guard.
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!
Smokealot working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Smokealot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Smokealot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sir Smokealot will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smokealot closes the distance and clinches up with Carvalho, looking for a takedown. Smokealot pushes Carvalho against the cage but Carvalho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smokealot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smokealot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho avoids it really well and circles away.
Smokealot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smokealot throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Smokealot throws a head kick that misses.
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch but Carvalho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smokealot!
It looks like Andrew Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Smokealot is working from the bottom.
Carvalho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokealot is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvalho works his way into full mount!
Carvalho is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smokealot has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smokealot!
Smokealot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smokealot wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot working some strikes from top position.
Smokealot tries to stand but Carvalho is controlling from the bottom.
Carvalho has an active guard here but Smokealot has managed to pass into half guard.
Smokealot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smokealot prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Smokealot.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Smokealot from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smokealot is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smokealot wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smokealot passes into side control.
Carvalho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smokealot passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smokealot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smokealot pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokealot wants to control the pace but Carvalho is squirming around nicely.
Carvalho is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sir Smokealot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew Carvalho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Carvalho rushes Smokealot and presses him up against the cage.
Carvalho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smokealot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smokealot missing with knees to the body.
Carvalho gets underhooks to prevent Smokealot's takedown attempt.
Smokealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smokealot looking to throw knees to the head but Carvalho is blocking nicely.
Carvalho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smokealot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smokealot crunches a lovely knee into Carvalho's ribcage.
Smokealot pulls guard.
Smokealot trying to control the position.
Carvalho won't allow Smokealot to get back to his feet.
Smokealot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control but Smokealot is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho passes Smokealot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smokealot wants to get back to full guard.
Carvalho is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Carvalho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smokealot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smokealot has escaped and now he's on top!
Andrew Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smokealot wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smokealot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smokealot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smokealot wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smokealot has passed into side control.
Smokealot works to advance to full mount. Carvalho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokealot is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carvalho is defended easily by Smokealot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Smokealot.
Smokealot tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smokealot misses with a takedown attempt - Carvalho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carvalho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smokealot wants to clinch.
Smokealot tries to clinch up.
Smokealot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carvalho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smokealot tries to avoid it but Carvalho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smokealot to the ground. Smokealot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sir Smokealot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smokealot's waist but Smokealot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carvalho off to one side.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Smokealot is just out of range.
Carvalho leaves Smokealot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carvalho slaps away a takedown attempt from Smokealot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smokealot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carvalho dives in and grabs Smokealot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smokealot pushes down on Carvalho's head and hops out.
No joy there for Smokealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smokealot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.
Smokealot looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sir Smokealot.
I've got Smokealot 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 for Sir Smokealot!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Sir Smokealot!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Sir Smokealot!
Sir Smokealot wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Klass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jollibee Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klass comes to the cage accompanied by Katy Perry - Teenage Dream. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jollibee Mcdonald enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Klass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jollibee Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klass throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klass throws a hook but Mcdonald blocks it.
Klass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcdonald. Klass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klass stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdonald. Mcdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Klass cracks Mcdonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mcdonald lands a jab.
Klass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klass slips under a jab.
Mcdonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klass finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcdonald's head.
Jollibee Mcdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klass's waist but Klass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcdonald off to one side.
Klass connects with a crisp jab.
Klass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mcdonald lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcdonald throws a big shot that misses.
Mcdonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klass.
A big left from Klass misses.
A big left from Klass misses.
Mcdonald ducks under a wild hook from Klass.
Mcdonald misses the shot to the body.
Mcdonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot.
Mcdonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klass throws a series of punches but Mcdonald avoids them all with ease.
Klass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcdonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klass throws a shot from downtown. Mcdonald moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald swings for the body but Klass moves out of range.
Klass ducks under a wild hook from Mcdonald.
A swing and a miss from Mcdonald.
Klass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mcdonald takes a swing at Klass's ribcage but misses.
Mcdonald misses with a shot to the body
letting Klass counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klass moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcdonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Klass's half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Klass trying to control here.
Klass is looking for a sweep. Mcdonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcdonald with the ground and pound but Klass uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klass seems keen to control Mcdonald's posture.
Klass is trying to control the position but Mcdonald postures up.
Mcdonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Klass is retaining full guard.
Mcdonald throwing strikes but missing.
Klass keeping full guard, as Mcdonald tries to pass.
Klass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Klass wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Klass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klass misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klass throws out the jab.
Mcdonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Klass is just out of range.
Mcdonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klass is trying to maintain the position but Mcdonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Klass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcdonald.
Klass controlling the position well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klass trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcdonald wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Klass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mcdonald lands a nice hook to Klass's body. Klass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcdonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klass missing with a left hand there. Mcdonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matt Klass is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt - Klass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcdonald misses with the combination.
Mcdonald throws a right hand that Klass ducks under and follows up with a left that Klass also avoids with ease.
Klass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klass throws a shot from downtown. Mcdonald moves away and avoids it.
Mcdonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Klass quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcdonald trying to control the action but Klass is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klass controlling the position well.
Mcdonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonald is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Klass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klass tries to get out of the position.
Klass wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy.
Mcdonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Klass is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Klass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcdonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcdonald thows a huge punch but Klass dodges it nicely.
Klass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcdonald is working away from the top position though.
Mcdonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klass has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcdonald tries to stand and escape but Klass is controlling the position.
Jollibee Mcdonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klass gets full guard.
Mcdonald wants to stand but Klass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Klass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcdonald manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcdonald looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdonald, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klass trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Klass just wasn't active enough.
Nice shot lands for Klass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klass throws a lazy right hand but Mcdonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcdonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klass throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcdonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klass swivels and escapes.
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 Matt Klass 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.
Mcdonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klass.
Klass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mcdonald works Klass's body with a nice hook.
Klass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcdonald.
Klass missing with a left hand there. Mcdonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klass throws a looping overhand right but Mcdonald ducks down to avoid it.
Mcdonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcdonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klass misses with a looping left.
Mcdonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klass moves away.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot.
Mcdonald scores with a shot to the body.
Klass scores with a nice right hand.
Klass misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klass slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Klass.
Mcdonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcdonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klass.
Klass throws a right hand that misses
and Mcdonald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcdonald moves away from the strike by Klass.
Mcdonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcdonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Klass misses.
Matt Klass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klass misses with a straight left.
Mcdonald shoots in and bounces Klass off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klass has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcdonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Klass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcdonald looking to sit in guard and control but Klass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcdonald keeping full guard, as Klass tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Klass just wasn't active enough.
Mcdonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klass swivels and escapes.
Mcdonald blocks a jab.
Mcdonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klass moves away.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klass throws out the jab.
Mcdonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klass rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcdonald. Klass does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Mcdonald misses.
A jab from Klass does it's job there.
A big left from Mcdonald misses.
Mcdonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mcdonald slips under a jab.
Mcdonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Klass loads up on a big right hand but Mcdonald slips the punch.
Mcdonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdonald moves away from the strike by Klass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Klass misses its intended target.
Mcdonald misses with an uppercut.
Klass misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Matt Klass did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Klass throws a jab when Mcdonald was well out of range.
Mcdonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klass manages to avoid it.
Klass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcdonald moves away.
Mcdonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Klass throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcdonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcdonald connects with a body shot.
Mcdonald throws a right hand that misses
and Klass counters with a two punch combo.
Mcdonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcdonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdonald slips a jab from Klass.
Mcdonald slips under a jab from Klass.
Mcdonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Klass throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klass misses with a wild combination.
Mcdonald misses with a wild body shot.
Klass throws the left hand but Mcdonald avoids the punch easily.
Mcdonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcdonald with a hook.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klass throws out the jab.
Mcdonald lands a jab to Klass's midsection.
Mcdonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klass.
Mcdonald throws a combination that misses
and Klass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcdonald jabs Klass right on the nose. Klass blinks but takes it well.
Klass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mcdonald in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klass cracks Mcdonald with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klass's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klass holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcdonald wants to stand but Klass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Klass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klass pulls Mcdonald in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jollibee Mcdonald has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klass.
Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klass.
Klass throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klass lands with an uppercut that bounces Mcdonald off the cage and back into range.
Mcdonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klass's waist but Klass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcdonald off to one side.
Mcdonald throws a lazy right hand but Klass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcdonald digs a good hook to Klass's body.
Mcdonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcdonald swings for the body but Klass moves out of range.
Klass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klass tries to bum rush Mcdonald with a series of wild strikes but Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mcdonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Klass is just out of range.
Klass stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdonald. Mcdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Klass misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klass. Mcdonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Mcdonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klass throws out the jab.
Klass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcdonald's head backwards.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Matt Klass will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A swing and a miss from Klass.
Klass works Mcdonald's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcdonald. Klass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klass lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Klass misses.
Klass misses with a looping right.
Mcdonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klass counters with a straight right hand.
Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klass.
Klass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klass.
Klass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcdonald throws a shot from downtown. Klass moves away and avoids it.
Klass throws a series of punches but Mcdonald avoids them all with ease.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald misses with a wild body shot.
Klass looks to throw the jab but Mcdonald is out of range.
Klass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcdonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klass misses with a straight left.
Mcdonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcdonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcdonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klass manages to avoid it.
Mcdonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcdonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klass.
Mcdonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Klass.
Klass misses with a right hand
and Mcdonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Klass takes a swing at Mcdonald's ribcage but misses.
Klass swings widly with a right hand
and Mcdonald counters with a nice body shot.
Mcdonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klass manages to avoid it.
Klass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcdonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klass throws a body punch but Mcdonald moves out of range.
Klass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcdonald moves away.
Mcdonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcdonald slips under a jab from Klass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Klass misses.
Mcdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdonald somewhat.
Klass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcdonald at a distance.
Klass throws a hook but Mcdonald avoids it easily.
Klass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcdonald.
Donk. Klass catches Mcdonald right on the button with a cross.
Klass throws a right hand that Mcdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcdonald also avoids with ease.
Mcdonald scores with a nice right hand.
Mcdonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcdonald thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald slips a straight right by Klass.
Mcdonald jabs at Klass's body.
Mcdonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Klass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klass pinned against the cage. Klass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klass looks to land a left hand but Mcdonald moved out of range nicely.
Mcdonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klass.
Mcdonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klass avoids the body shot from Mcdonald.
Klass throws a series of punches but Mcdonald avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Klass.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klass, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Matt Klass!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Matt Klass!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Matt Klass!
Matt Klass wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Klass is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Matt Klass thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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