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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isamu Minowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riessig Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minowa comes to the cage accompanied by One Minute in Heaven. Slade has chosen Conan The Destroyer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isamu Minowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riessig Slade!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minowa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minowa takes the fight into the clinch.
Minowa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slade throws a head punch that misses.
Slade stalls.
Slade misses with some punches.
Minowa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Slade fails to land.
Slade throws a punch but it's blocked by Minowa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minowa.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slade misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minowa.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minowa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minowa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Minowa stopping the sweep attempt from Slade.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slade is on top in guard.
Minowa can't keep his opponent in guard - Slade advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slade seems to be working for a kimura but Minowa defends the submission attempt.
Minowa manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Minowa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slade, into his guard.
Minowa stopping the sweep attempt from Slade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slade's head.
Minowa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minowa has managed to get both his arms back between Slade's legs - danger averted.
Minowa stopping the sweep attempt from Slade.
Minowa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minowa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minowa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Minowa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minowa distracts Slade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minowa manages to get himself to full guard.
Slade is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Minowa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Minowa has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade keeping moving, preventing Minowa from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minowa tries to free his leg and advance position but Slade is retaining full guard.
Minowa trying to control but Slade is working from the bottom.
Slade wants to sweep but no luck.
Slade has momentary wrist control but Minowa slips an elbow through the middle.
Minowa cracks Slade with a solid left hand.
Minowa works over Slade with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minowa wants to pass the guard but Slade is keeping the position.
Minowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Slade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Isamu Minowa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Minowa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Slade!
Slade working to try and regain half guard.
Minowa controlling his opponent.
Minowa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Slade is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Slade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slade is bucking up trying to escape but Minowa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Slade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Minowa controlling the pace for now.
Minowa lands with some strikes.
Slade taking shots to the head.
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!
Minowa looking to control but Slade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minowa prevents Slade from getting the reversal.
Minowa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slade tries to reverse the position but Minowa maintains control.
Slade takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Minowa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Slade is rocked!
Minowa drops a big elbow. That's hurt Slade! More shots from Minowa and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isamu Minowa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Creaturos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creaturos's entrance music is Riverside - O2 Panic Room. A fine choice. Still is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Laveerre - Kaasupää. Matt Still has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Creaturos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Still!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creaturos looks to land a combination but Still avoids it well.
Creaturos shoots and misses
and Still makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Creaturos has his takedown stuffed
and Still counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creaturos fails with the takedown
and Still counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Creaturos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still connects with a body shot.
Creaturos throws a body punch but Still moves out of range.
Creaturos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Still tries to bench press Creaturos off him but Creaturos keeps the position.
Still is pushing Creaturos's head away, looking to escape. Creaturos manages to hold on to the position though.
Creaturos working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Creaturos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Creaturos wants to control but Still is keeping him busy.
Creaturos lands a nice forearm strike.
Creaturos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Still keeps working.
Still is trying to improve his position.
Still is not content to let Creaturos control the position.
Still is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos throws a strike aimed at the side of Still's head but Still avoids it well.
Still is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Creaturos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still tries to improve position but can't.
Creaturos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Still is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Creaturos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Creaturos working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos controls the position.
Still tries to improve position but can't.
Creaturos trying to control the action but Still is working from the bottom.
Creaturos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Still tries to improve position but can't.
Creaturos landing strikes.
Creaturos slows the pace down.
Check out the look on Creaturos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos advances nicely into full mount.
Still is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still wants to hold on but Creaturos pushes him away.
Creaturos looking to control but Still is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Creaturos landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still wants to hold on but Creaturos pushes him away.
Still is squirming around, avoiding Creaturos's attempts to control the action.
Creaturos working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Creaturos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Creaturos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Still is trying to defend but Creaturos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still trying to control here.
Still is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Creaturos with the ground and pound but Still uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Creaturos is looking to work some ground and pound but Still has wrist control.
Still has his foot on Creaturos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creaturos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creaturos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Creaturos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Creaturos is looking to work some ground and pound but Still has wrist control.
Still has his foot on Creaturos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creaturos works his way back into a safe position though.
Creaturos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Creaturos postures up in Still's guard and throws a big left but Still blocks it.
Creaturos throwing strikes from guard but Still blocks nicely.
Still not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Creaturos passes into half guard.
Creaturos trying to control from half guard but Still is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still actively working from the bottom here.
Creaturos thows a huge punch but Still dodges it nicely.
Creaturos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Creaturos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Creaturos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Creaturos scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creaturos throws a strike but Still avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Creaturos wants to control from the top but Still keeps moving.
Creaturos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Still has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Creaturos has managed to get both his arms back between Still's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creaturos is aware though and is defending well.
Creaturos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creaturos wants to control from the top but Still keeps moving.
Creaturos throws a big right hand that misses.
Creaturos stopping the sweep attempt from Still.
Still looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Creaturos has picked Still up and slammed him! Still can't keep hold of the triangle and Creaturos manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Creaturos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Still is looking to reverse the position.
Creaturos moves into full mount!
Still is trying desperately to improve position.
Creaturos working Still over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creaturos lands a heavy elbow.
Still wants to control but Creaturos is having none of it.
Anthony Creaturos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still is bucking up trying to escape but Creaturos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Creaturos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Still on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Creaturos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creaturos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Still thows a body shot but no joy.
Still keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Creaturos misses with a body shot.
Creaturos throws a head kick that misses.
Creaturos shoots for a double leg takedown but Still sprawls well. He's pushed Creaturos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Still scores with a decent looking hook.
Creaturos shoots for a double leg takedown but Still sprawls well. He's pushed Creaturos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Creaturos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creaturos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Still was covering up waiting for the punch and Creaturos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Still keeping moving, preventing Creaturos from controlling successfully.
Still looking to control.
Creaturos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Still works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Creaturos postures up in Still's guard and throws a big left but Still blocks it.
Creaturos trying to control but Still is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still is trying to control the position but Creaturos postures up.
Creaturos trying to control the position from guard on top but Still is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Creaturos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Creaturos 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.
Creaturos wants to control from the top but Still keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Still trying to control the position.
Still keeping moving, preventing Creaturos from controlling successfully.
Still 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creaturos tries to bum rush Still with a series of wild strikes but Still uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anthony Creaturos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Still moves away.
Creaturos fails with a takedown attempt.
Creaturos shoots for a double leg takedown but Still sprawls well. He's pushed Creaturos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matt Still has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creaturos tries for a takedown but Still circles away easily
and Still counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creaturos moves out of range as Still strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Creaturos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Creaturos 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Creaturos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arona comes into the arena with Knock you out! blaring out of the sound system. Jon Arona has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Sol!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona closes the distance but Sol moves to the side
and Sol counters with a takedown into side control.
Sol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arona has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arona can't do much from the bottom here.
Arona manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sol is trying to work for a kimura but Arona is defending well.
Arona looking for submissions off his back.
Arona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arona keeps working.
Arona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sol is thwarting Arona's attempts to control the position.
Arona manages to get to full guard.
Sol looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol scoring with some ground and pound.
Arona trying to control the position.
Sol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sol working the ground and pound.
Arona is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sol landing a few strikes.
Arona is looking to reverse the position.
Arona struggling a bit here.
Sol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sol lands an elbow.
Sol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sol scores with punches from side control.
Sol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arona is avoiding damage well.
Arona is looking for a sweep.
Arona gets back to half guard.
Sol is working for a kimura but Arona is defending it quite comfortably.
Sol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona wants to improve his position but Sol is controlling well.
Sol is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Arona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sol fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sol in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Arona regains half guard.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Sol dominated that round.
That's time! Arona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sol closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arona to the mat! Arona manages to get full guard.
Arona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sol defends well.
Sol throws a big elbow that misses.
Sol trying to control the position from guard on top but Arona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sol advances to half guard.
Arona trying to hold on to Sol's head to control him but Sol postures up.
Sol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arona blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sol.
Arona blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sol.
Arona is trying to stand.
Sol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona is not content to let Sol control the position.
Arona is trying to get back to full guard.
Sol trying to mount his opponent but Arona defends it.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sol drops an elbow to the side of Arona's head.
Arona trying to hold on to Sol's head to control him but Sol postures up.
Arona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sol forces his way into half guard.
Sol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sol lands strikes from half guard.
Sol working over Arona with some ground and pound. Arona looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Sol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sol.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sol is nestled in close to Arona, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arona sees it coming and defends easily.
Sol is looking for a kimura here.
Viktor Sol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arona tries to kick Sol off but Sol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arona is looking for a sweep. Sol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.
Arona trying to hold on to Sol's head to control him but Sol postures up.
Sol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arona is looking to improve his position.
Sol 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sol connects with a nice short shot to Arona's temple.
Sol prevents Arona from improving his position.
Arona trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Sol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Arona pushes Sol up against the cage in a clinch.
Arona lands a shot to the body.
Arona is looking to break free of the clinch but Sol has double underhooks.
Sol works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Arona wants to get back to his feet but Sol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sol defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arona working for a triangle but Sol defends it easily.
Sol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol wants to control from the top but Arona keeps moving.
Sol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sol postures up in Arona's guard and throws a big left but Arona blocks it.
Sol postures up and lands a big shot to Arona's brow.
Sol is looking to work some ground and pound but Arona has wrist control.
Sol chips away with some ground and pound.
Sol landing with the ground and pound.
Sol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arona keeping moving, preventing Sol from controlling successfully.
Arona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viktor Sol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sol defends it easily.
Sol wants to control from the top but Arona keeps moving.
Sol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sol is in close to Arona's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona looking for a guillotine here but Sol defends easily.
Sol postures up and lands a big shot to Arona's brow.
Sol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arona wants to sweep but no luck.
Arona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sol won't allow Arona to sweep him here.
Sol wants to control from the top but Arona keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arona's head.
Sol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sol trying to control the position from guard on top but Arona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sol works over Arona with some ground and pound from guard.
Sol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sol is in close to Arona's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arona keeping moving, preventing Sol from controlling successfully.
Sol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jon Arona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sol trying to control the position from guard on top but Arona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Sol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sol 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Sol!
Viktor Sol really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KINGDOM logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money has chosen Triumph by Wu Tang Clan as his entrance music. Trey Money has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Eduardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Trey Money!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eduardo stuffs the takedown.
Eduardo throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Trey Money has been cut.
Money has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eduardo.
Money fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Money with that takedown attempt.
Carlos Eduardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Money.
Money tries for a takedown but Eduardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eduardo cracks Money with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money tries for a takedown but Eduardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eduardo!
Money looks gassed!
Eduardo scores with a shot to the body.
Eduardo connects with a nice cross there... Money is looking wobbly and Eduardo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Money to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Eduardo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Eduardo!
Carlos Eduardo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'OOHHH Yes, thats what I´m supposed to do, knockin the hell out of you.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Buck Shmuck has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Buck Shmuck seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Shmuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs tries for a takedown but Shmuck circles away easily
and Shmuck counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Downs!
Downs is working to get back to half guard.
Shmuck dominating with strikes here.
Downs regains half guard.
Downs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Downs tries to get to full guard but Shmuck has control of the leg.
Shmuck is looking to take a break and control but Downs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Downs looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shmuck wants to pass the guard but Downs is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs manages to get to full guard.
Downs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Downs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shmuck trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.
Downs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shmuck should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Downs has tightened it up now! Shmuck should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Guy Downs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Guy Downs thanked [GTI] Divine Clothing (FREE SPONSORS FOR NOOBS) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin's entrance music is real american. A fine choice. Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alice in Chains - Them Bones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joseph Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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276 lbs
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249 lbs
30 - 15 - 0 |
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogin walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Hogin throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Hogin tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Hogin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hulk Hogin has been cut.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Hogin's ribs.
Hogin is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jones! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joseph Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahman Ahmalabolic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ahmalabolic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fanta Mojah - Hail The King. Frank Rosenthal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahman Ahmalabolic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenthal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rosenthal slips under a jab from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic misses with a straight left.
A big right from Rosenthal misses.
Rosenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rosenthal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahmalabolic throws out a powerful jab.
Rosenthal jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Rosenthal misses.
Ahmalabolic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rosenthal misses with a looping left.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahmalabolic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahmalabolic circles away.
Ahmalabolic misses with the combination.
Ahmalabolic misses with a lunging right hand
and Rosenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosenthal looks to land a right hand but Ahmalabolic moved out of range.
Rosenthal throws a looping overhand right but Ahmalabolic ducks down to avoid it.
Frank Rosenthal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosenthal throws a lazy right hand but Ahmalabolic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmalabolic.
Rosenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahmalabolic throws a hook but Rosenthal blocks it.
Rosenthal has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic goes for a takedown attempt but Rosenthal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rosenthal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rosenthal wants it to stay on the feet.
Ahmalabolic shoots in but Rosenthal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahman Ahmalabolic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenthal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rosenthal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rosenthal wants it to stay on the feet.
Rosenthal closes the distance and pushes Ahmalabolic back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rosenthal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahmalabolic backwards.
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahmalabolic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahmalabolic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahmalabolic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rosenthal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ahmalabolic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ahmalabolic is throwing shots to the body but Rosenthal manages to wriggle free. Ahmalabolic pounces on him again and ends up in Rosenthal 's guard.
Rosenthal wants to stand but Ahmalabolic is controlling the position.
Rosenthal 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is looking to stand up but Ahmalabolic isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmalabolic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rosenthal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rosenthal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmalabolic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rosenthal is looking to stand up but Ahmalabolic isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Ahmalabolic trying to control but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rosenthal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahmalabolic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahmalabolic misses with the ground and pound.
Rosenthal struggling a bit here.
Rosenthal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ahmalabolic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ahmalabolic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rosenthal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rosenthal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rosenthal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenthal keeps working.
Rosenthal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ahmalabolic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rosenthal is not content to let Ahmalabolic control the position.
Ahmalabolic cracks Rosenthal with a big elbow.
Rosenthal stops Ahmalabolic from passing to mount.
Ahmalabolic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rosenthal is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic working the strikes but Rosenthal uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ahmalabolic prevents Rosenthal from standing back up.
Ahmalabolic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahmalabolic wants to control but Rosenthal is keeping him busy.
Rosenthal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rosenthal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ahmalabolic is just content to waste time from the top position. Rosenthal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ahmalabolic pushing down on Rosenthal 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenthal has hold of Ahmalabolic's hands but Ahmalabolic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rosenthal pushes Ahmalabolic off looking to stand but Ahmalabolic dives back in and keeps control.
Rahman Ahmalabolic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is refusing to be controlled, as Ahmalabolic sits in half guard.
Rosenthal gets full guard.
Ahmalabolic is looking to work some ground and pound but Rosenthal has wrist control.
Ahmalabolic trying to control but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
Rosenthal keeping full guard, as Ahmalabolic tries to pass.
Ahmalabolic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahmalabolic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahmalabolic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic wants to pass the guard but Rosenthal is keeping the position.
Ahmalabolic stops Rosenthal from standing up.
Ahmalabolic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ahmalabolic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Rosenthal counter with a right hand.
Ahmalabolic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rosenthal defends it nicely.
Rosenthal scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahman Ahmalabolic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosenthal . Ahmalabolic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Rosenthal .
Ahmalabolic fails with the takedown
and Ahmalabolic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahmalabolic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosenthal tries to move into range but Ahmalabolic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rosenthal moves out of range as Ahmalabolic strikes.
Rosenthal tries to clinch there but Ahmalabolic circles away.
Ahmalabolic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rosenthal lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmalabolic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rosenthal .
Ahmalabolic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rosenthal tries to avoid it but Ahmalabolic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rosenthal to the ground. Rosenthal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahman Ahmalabolic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahmalabolic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahmalabolic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosenthal tries to clinch there but Ahmalabolic circles away.
Ahmalabolic connects with a crisp jab.
Ahmalabolic keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Rosenthal .
A decent looking cross lands there for Rosenthal .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal ducks under a wild hook from Ahmalabolic.
Jab from Rosenthal .
Ahmalabolic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ahmalabolic connects with a nice looking jab.
Rosenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosenthal slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahmalabolic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahmalabolic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rosenthal as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahmalabolic misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic tries for a takedown but Rosenthal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ahmalabolic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frank Rosenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosenthal moves in looking to clinch but Ahmalabolic pushes him off.
Rosenthal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahmalabolic. Ahmalabolic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rosenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmalabolic is just out of range.
Ahmalabolic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Rosenthal misses.
Rosenthal looks to clinch
enabling Ahmalabolic to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahmalabolic lands a right hand.
It looks like Frank Rosenthal has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosenthal s head.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rosenthal prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahmalabolic goes for a takedown attempt but Rosenthal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rosenthal throws a body punch but Ahmalabolic moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahmalabolic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheers as Rosenthal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahmalabolic doesn't seem phased though.
Rosenthal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ahmalabolic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rosenthal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rosenthal 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rosenthal !
A relieved looking Frank Rosenthal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by Apollo Creed, Deck of Jack. Villa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Faint. Apollo Creed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Villa's chin.
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33
221 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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29
215 lbs
25 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Villa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa lands with a hook. Creed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Villa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Creed.
Creed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Creed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Villa on the side of the head.
Villa looks to land a body kick but Creed moved away.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Villa is just out of range.
Villa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Creed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed slips under a jab from Villa.
Villa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Villa staying out of range there.
Villa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creed.
Creed looks for the body kick but Villa saw that one coming.
Villa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Villa throws a lazy right hand but Creed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed slips a jab from Villa.
Villa misses with a low kick.
Villa throws a push kick but Creed slaps the foot to one side.
Villa throws a chopping leg kick but Creed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Villa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Villa misses with a hook
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Villa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Creed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Villa.
Villa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Villa.
Villa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Creed at a distance.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Villa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villa.
Villa checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa misses with a low kick as Creed jumps back.
Villa misses with a few strikes there.
Creed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Villa slips a jab from Creed.
Creed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Creed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villa.
Villa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Villa.
Villa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch but Villa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is looking to slow Villa down with leg kicks.
Villa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Creed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Villa throws out the jab.
Villa drops Creed with a big left hand! Creed is injured, injured bad! Villa jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Villa!
Our winner, Lee Villa, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Floor Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zagan Yehudiah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zagan Yehudiah will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Floor Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Zagan Yehudiah!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floor Jan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yehudiah. Floor Jan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Floor Jan blocks a head kick by Yehudiah.
Yehudiah looks for the body kick but Floor Jan saw that one coming.
Floor Jan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yehudiah avoids the body shot from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Floor Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Yehudiah is retaining full guard.
Floor Jan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Floor Jan won't allow Yehudiah to get back to his feet.
Floor Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Yehudiah is retaining full guard.
Yehudiah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Floor Jan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor Jan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yehudiah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Floor Jan advances to half guard.
Floor Jan controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floor Jan trying to mount his opponent but Yehudiah defends it.
Floor Jan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yehudiah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Floor Jan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan trying to control the pace.
Yehudiah preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Floor Jan uses his free foot to push down on Yehudiah's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yehudiah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan content just to control the position here.
Floor Jan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yehudiah for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yehudiah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yehudiah is looking to get to half guard.
Floor Jan controlling the position easily from mount.
Floor Jan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Floor Jan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yehudiah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yehudiah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Floor Jan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yehudiah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Floor Jan.
Floor Jan fails to land the takedown.
Yehudiah swats away the attempt to clinch by Floor Jan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yehudiah tries a low kick but Floor Jan avoids it.
Yehudiah defending well as Floor Jan loads up on a big left hand.
Floor Jan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yehudiah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yehudiah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yehudiah throws a hook to the side of Floor Jan's head but Floor Jan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Floor Jan moves out of range of the strikes.
Yehudiah wants to clinch up but Floor Jan keeps it at a distance.
Yehudiah is looking to slow Floor Jan down with leg kicks.
Floor Jan throws a jab when Yehudiah was well out of range.
Floor Jan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yehudiah moves away.
Yehudiah tries to land a front kick but Floor Jan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Floor Jan thows a body shot but no joy.
Floor Jan connects with a solid leg kick.
Floor Jan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yehudiah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Floor Jan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yehudiah tries to move into range but Floor Jan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yehudiah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yehudiah doesn't manage to clinch there - Floor Jan circles away.
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!
Floor Jan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yehudiah's calf.
Floor Jan doesn't manage to clinch there - Yehudiah circles away.
Jab, jab by Floor Jan - just one landing.
Yehudiah feints and then cracks Floor Jan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Floor Jan down.
Yehudiah is looking to score with low kicks.
Floor Jan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Floor Jan throws a shot to the body.
Floor Jan forces Yehudiah back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yehudiah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yehudiah pushes off an throws an elbow but Floor Jan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yehudiah is trying to break the clinch but Floor Jan is controlling him.
Floor Jan stalling in the clinch but Yehudiah improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Floor Jan.
Yehudiah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Floor Jan tries to land a knee to the head but Yehudiah blocks with his arms.
Yehudiah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Floor Jan misses with a low kick.
Floor Jan moves out of range of the body kick from Yehudiah.
Floor Jan throws a poor cross that misses
and Yehudiah counters with a low kick, right behind Floor Jan 's knee.
Floor Jan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yehudiah was well out of range. Poor timing from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yehudiah tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Floor Jan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan throws a jab but it's blocked by Yehudiah.
Yehudiah takes one to the chin there.
Zagan Yehudiah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Floor Jan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Floor Jan lands with a straight right. Yehudiah didn't see that one coming.
Floor Jan lands a jab to the nose.
Floor Jan throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yehudiah.
Floor Jan moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan tries to land knees in the clinch but Yehudiah avoids the damage to the body.
Floor Jan is trying to maintain a safe position but Yehudiah gets an underhook and turns Floor Jan into the cage.
Yehudiah stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Floor Jan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Floor Jan thuds a left hand into Yehudiah's body.
Floor Jan misses the shot to the body.
Floor Jan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Floor Jan - just one landing.
Floor Jan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yehudiah moves into the clinch.
Floor Jan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yehudiah's efforts to push away.
Floor Jan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yehudiah tries to break the clinch but Floor Jan is controlling the position.
Yehudiah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yehudiah misses with an elbow over the top.
Floor Jan takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor Jan dodges an elbow strike from Yehudiah.
The referee is keeping an eye on Floor Jan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Floor Jan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yehudiah throws an elbow but misses.
Floor Jan avoids a wild elbow strike from Yehudiah.
Yehudiah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Floor Jan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yehudiah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Floor Jan avoids the elbow strike from Yehudiah, against the cage.
Floor Jan tries to land a knee to the head but Yehudiah blocks with his arms.
Yehudiah lands an elbow that stopped Floor Jan in his tracks for a moment.
Floor Jan leaning against his opponent.
Floor Jan successfully pulls guard.
Yehudiah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Floor Jan is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Floor Jan holds on and takes a little breather.
Zagan Yehudiah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Floor Jan has his hands on Yehudiah's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenny Floor Jan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Floor Jan slips under a jab from Yehudiah.
Floor Jan lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan fails with the takedown.
Yehudiah avoids the body shot from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan moves into the clinch successfully.
Yehudiah throws an elbow that misses.
Floor Jan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Floor Jan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yehudiah after a bit of a struggle.
Floor Jan scores with a knee to the head.
Floor Jan takes an elbow to the temple.
Yehudiah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yehudiah is trying to break the clinch but Floor Jan has him pressed against the cage.
Floor Jan takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Kenny Floor Jan has been cut.
Yehudiah looking to stall.
Yehudiah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Floor Jan's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yehudiah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yehudiah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Floor Jan is trying to stall.
Floor Jan trying to land knees to the body.
Floor Jan missing with knees to the body.
Floor Jan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kenny Floor Jan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Floor Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yehudiah pushes off an throws an elbow but Floor Jan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yehudiah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yehudiah is trying to push Floor Jan away but Floor Jan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yehudiah is looking to control Floor Jan's arms but Floor Jan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yehudiah has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Floor Jan.
Yehudiah misses with an elbow over the top.
Floor Jan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Floor Jan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Floor Jan 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Floor Jan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaimana Kalainawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalainawai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Collie Buddz - She Gimme Love. Masterson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West & Jamie Fox - Gold Digger. Kaimana Kalainawai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Masterson's chin.
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaimana Kalainawai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalainawai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalainawai misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalainawai.
James Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalainawai takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalainawai blocks the leg kick.
Kalainawai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masterson in his tracks.
Kalainawai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Masterson's half guard.
Kalainawai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalainawai is working away from the top position though.
Kalainawai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalainawai.
Kalainawai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalainawai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kalainawai trying to control from half guard but Masterson is working away.
Masterson is looking to escape.
Kalainawai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masterson is controlling Kalainawai's trapped leg to prevent Kalainawai from advancing to side control.
Kalainawai is pressing down on Masterson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masterson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalainawai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalainawai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masterson is keeping the position for now.
Masterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalainawai trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Masterson keeping full guard, as Kalainawai tries to pass.
Masterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalainawai controls the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kalainawai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Masterson!
Kalainawai punching from mount but Masterson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Masterson is trying to escape the mount.
Kalainawai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Masterson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Masterson and Kalainawai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kalainawai.
Masterson is looking for a sweep.
Kalainawai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working.
Masterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalainawai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalainawai working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalainawai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kalainawai is working Masterson over with some ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalainawai tries for a kimura but Masterson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaimana Kalainawai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kalainawai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalainawai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masterson walks into a straight right hand from Kalainawai.
Kalainawai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalainawai misses the shot to the body.
Masterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalainawai is out of range and Masterson settles back down.
Kalainawai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masterson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kalainawai looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalainawai is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masterson.
Masterson tries to clinch but Kalainawai is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalainawai is out of range and Masterson settles back down.
Kalainawai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kalainawai being controlled here momentarily.
Kalainawai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Masterson has Kalainawai pulled in close to control his posture.
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalainawai looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kalainawai looking to sit in guard and control but Masterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai has his foot on Masterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Masterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kalainawai is looking for a triangle but Masterson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalainawai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson wants to control from the top but Kalainawai keeps moving.
Masterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masterson content to stall in guard here.
Kalainawai trying to keep a closed guard but Masterson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kalainawai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masterson manages to get himself to full guard.
Masterson wants to sweep here but Kalainawai controlling him for the moment.
Kalainawai throws an elbow that misses. Masterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalainawai's guard. Nice move by Masterson!
Kalainawai working a defensive guard here.
Kalainawai 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.
Kaimana Kalainawai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson slips nicely into half guard.
Masterson is keen to just control but Kalainawai is a slippery customer.
Kalainawai is trying to maintain the position but Masterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Kalainawai is looking to improve his position.
Kalainawai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalainawai looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalainawai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masterson is working away from the top position though.
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 Kaimana Kalainawai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.
Kalainawai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalainawai.
Kalainawai gets a double leg takedown into Masterson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Masterson holds on and takes a little breather.
Masterson wants to sweep here but Kalainawai controlling him for the moment.
Kalainawai has gone for a leg lock! Masterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kalainawai's guard.
Kalainawai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masterson is one step ahead there.
Masterson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Masterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalainawai is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalainawai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalainawai is looking for a triangle but Masterson pushes his legs off easily.
Kalainawai wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalainawai has an active guard here but Masterson has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalainawai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masterson is working away from the top position though.
Masterson not doing much here.
Masterson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Masterson wants to take a breather but Kalainawai is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kalainawai is looking to improve his position.
Kalainawai is working hard here to advance position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Masterson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Masterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Masterson as Kalainawai shoots in.
Masterson tries to clinch there but Kalainawai circles away.
Kalainawai looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
A big right from Kalainawai misses.
A shot to the body from Kalainawai misses
and Masterson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kalainawai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kalainawai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalainawai moves out of range of the body kick from Masterson.
Masterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalainawai, pushing him back against the cage.
Masterson lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Kalainawai blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Kalainawai jumps guard and drags Masterson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kalainawai trying to control the position.
Masterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Masterson 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.
James Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalainawai is on top in guard.
Kalainawai stopping the sweep attempt from Masterson.
Masterson pulls Kalainawai in close to prevent any damage.
Kaimana Kalainawai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Masterson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kalainawai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalainawai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson looks to land a body kick but Kalainawai moved away.
Kalainawai checks the leg kick.
Kalainawai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterson circles away.
Masterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kalainawai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masterson.
Kalainawai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalainawai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck for Kalainawai with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaimana Kalainawai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson slips a jab from Kalainawai.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Masterson.
I think Kalainawai 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaimana Kalainawai!
Post fight, Kaimana Kalainawai took to the microphone: 'oh man I´m scared of myself, thanks for beeing part of it folks !!!'.
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