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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Alkofer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Alkofer.
Alkofer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Alkofer connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Alkofer throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Alkofer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alkofer throws a shot to the body.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkofer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cruz is rocked!
Alkofer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alkofer throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Cruz to the floor! Alkofer dives in looking for the finish!
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alkofer content to control rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cruz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alkofer has cracked it and Cruz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alkofer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Pitbull could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Master's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Master!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Master misses with a takedown attempt
and Pitbull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pitbull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pitbull closes the distance and pushes Master back into the cage.
Master tries to score a body lock takedown but Pitbull shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pitbull pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pitbull pulls Master in close to his closed guard and prevents Master from doing any damage or advancing position.
Master stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pitbull has Master pulled in close to control his posture.
Pitbull 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.
Master tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitbull is retaining full guard.
Pitbull wants to stand and escape but Master is having none of it.
Alan Pitbull has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Master shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pitbull counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Master!
Alan Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Master.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pitbull raining down shots from the mount!
Pitbull controlling the pace for now.
Master working to try and regain half guard.
Pitbull lands a nice shot to the head.
Master tries to reverse the position but Pitbull maintains control.
Master wants to control but Pitbull is having none of it.
Pitbull controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pitbull landing punches.
Master is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Pitbull! Master is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alan Pitbull!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Borodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borislav Borodin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell connects with a right hand. Borodin shakes it off.
Borodin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooh!!! Borodin has knocked Liddell down with a huge combo! Borodin steps away and waves a wobbly Liddell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borodin's hands.
Borodin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borodin drops Liddell with a beautiful combination! Liddell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Borodin is looking for the KO!
Liddell is rocked!
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Liddell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Borodin is just out of range.
Liddell throws a hook but Borodin blocks it.
Liddell lands a head kick. Borodin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Borodin blocks a jab.
Liddell seems to have got his legs back now.
Borodin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddell can pounce on him.
Liddell misses with a hook. Borodin ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Liddell.
Borodin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liddell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borodin's calf.
Borodin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddell can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Borodin. Those never looked like landing.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Borodin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Borodin moves out of range as Liddell strikes.
Liddell feints a jab promting Borodin to slip. Liddell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Borodin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Borodin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liddell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell throws a hook but Borodin blocks it.
Good shot there by Liddell.
Liddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Borodin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddell moves away.
Borodin cracks Liddell with a good jab.
Borodin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell throws a jab but it's blocked by Borodin.
Borodin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borodin throws a head kick that misses
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Borodin backing up. Borodin nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Liddell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Borodin.
Borodin throws a low kick but Liddell avoids it.
Borodin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Liddell scores with a four punch combination!
Liddell scores with the left hand. Borodin knows he should have avoided that one.
Liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Borodin throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell misses the shot to the body.
Liddell throws out a loose jab but Borodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liddell. That's going to slow Borodin down.
Liddell is working the combinations to good effect here.
Borodin misses the shot to the body.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Borodin avoids it well.
Liddell misses with a straight right.
Liddell misses with the combination.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Borodin misses with a double jab
and Liddell counters with a good, hard body kick but Borodin shrugs it off.
Borodin misses with a series of wild punches.
Borodin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
Liddell thuds his right hand into Borodin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Borodin staying out of range there.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Liddell. That's going to slow Borodin down.
Borodin tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Liddell finds it's target.
Borodin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddell can pounce on him.
Borodin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddell scores with a sloppy right hand. Borodin should have avoided that one.
Liddell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good shot there by Liddell.
Liddell throws a nice head kick!
Borodin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borodin swinging wildly here.
Borodin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liddell.
Borodin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liddell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Borodin.
Borodin throws the left hand but Liddell avoids the punch easily.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borodin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liddell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liddell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liddell thuds a left hand into Borodin's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borodin throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borodin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell lands with a slapping head kick.
Borodin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borodin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liddell.
Liddell lands a jab.
Borodin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Borislav Borodin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borodin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borodin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liddell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Borodin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borodin throws a series of punches but Liddell moves out of range.
A slow jab from Liddell misses its intended target.
Liddell lands with a nice body punch.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Chuck Liddell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liddell duly obliges.
Borodin ducks right into an uppercut from Liddell.
Borodin misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liddell.
Borodin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Liddell rather than just go for the knockout.
Borodin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Liddell. Beautiful body shot.
Borodin throws a right and a left that Liddell avoids nicely.
Borodin misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Borodin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddell moves away.
Borodin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borodin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Liddell looks to throw the jab but Borodin is out of range.
Borodin is breathing heavily.
Liddell moves out of range of the strikes.
Borodin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liddell to score with a decent uppercut.
Borislav Borodin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Jab from Liddell.
Borodin swinging wildly here.
Liddell connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borodin on the side of the head.
Borodin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liddell lands with a kick to the temple. Borodin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Liddell clobbers Borodin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Liddell misses the target.
Liddell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Borodin.
Borodin misses with a double jab.
Liddell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borodin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liddell to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Borodin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a low kick, right behind Borodin 's knee.
Liddell loads up on a big right hand but Borodin slips the punch.
Liddell cracks a nice hook into Borodin's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liddell. That's going to slow Borodin down.
Liddell connects with a looping right hand.
Borodin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borodin fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borodin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liddell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Borodin.
Liddell works the jab nicely.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Liddell.
Borodin misses with the combination.
Liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liddell - that will leave a mark!
Liddell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borodin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liddell connects with a solid leg kick.
Liddell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Borodin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borodin walks into a straight right hand from Liddell.
Jab, jab by Liddell - just one landing.
Borodin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Borodin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liddell throws a hook but Borodin blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodin throws a shot from downtown. Liddell moves away and avoids it.
Liddell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borodin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Borodin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liddell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Borodin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Liddell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borodin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liddell ducks right into an uppercut from Borodin.
Borodin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liddell throws out the jab.
Borodin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liddell throws a hook to the side of Borodin's head but Borodin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liddell checks the leg kick.
Liddell misses the jab.
Borodin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell cracks Borodin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liddell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Borodin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borodin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Liddell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liddell sizes up Borodin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Liddell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liddell connects with a body shot that sends Borodin's belly button to the back.
Borodin takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Liddell finds it's way through Borodin's defenses.
Liddell connects with a high kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borodin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chuck Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
Borodin is looking to land body kicks.
Borodin walks into a stiff left hand from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a hook. Borodin ducked under it nicely.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Liddell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borodin.
Borodin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell swings for the body but Borodin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Borodin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borodin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borodin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddell. Liddell obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Borodin.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Borodin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borodin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liddell.
Liddell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liddell looks to land a right hand but Borodin moved out of range.
Borodin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borodin's knee momentarily.
Borodin walks into a straight right hand from Liddell.
Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Borodin.
Borodin throws a right hand that Liddell ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddell also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1-2. Liddell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Liddell.
Liddell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Borodin walks into a jab.
Borodin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddell manages to avoid it.
Borodin slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Liddell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liddell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borodin under the eye.
Borodin throws a right hand that Liddell ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddell also avoids with ease.
Liddell lands a right hook to the body.
Borodin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liddell. That's going to slow Borodin down.
Borodin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borodin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Liddell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liddell lands a head kick. Borodin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borodin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Borodin walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Borodin does no damage.
Liddell scores with a nice head shot.
Borodin staying out of range there.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick from Borodin.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Borodin moves out of range easily.
Borodin lands with a nice combination. Liddell backs away looking to recover.
Liddell scores with a kick to the body.
Borodin fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Liddell misses.
Liddell looks to land a left hand but Borodin moved out of range nicely.
Borodin lands a slapping body shot.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
Borodin looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Borodin takes a swing at Liddell's ribcage but misses.
Borodin misses with a body kick.
Liddell connects with a right hand. Borodin shakes it off.
Borodin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Liddell coming out on top.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borodin has time to react.
Liddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borodin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Borodin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liddell connects with a high kick.
Liddell wants to slow Borodin down by chopping away at his legs.
Borodin slips under a jab.
Liddell dodges the punch combination from Borodin.
Liddell throws a body punch but Borodin moves out of range.
Borodin tries to bum rush Liddell with a series of wild strikes but Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liddell misses with an uppercut. Borodin saw that one coming.
Borodin catches Liddell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liddell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borodin on the side of the head.
Liddell lands with a nice body kick.
Borodin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liddell in his tracks.
Liddell throws a one two combo.
Borodin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy.
Borodin swinging wildly here.
Liddell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borodin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Borodin throws a body kick that misses.
Borodin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Borodin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liddell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liddell loads up on a big right hand but Borodin slips the punch.
Borodin slips under a jab from Liddell.
A good leg kick by Liddell.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Liddell throws a lazy right hand but Borodin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liddell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Borodin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Liddell cracks Borodin with an open hand slap.
Borodin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borodin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Borodin throws a series of punches but Liddell avoids them all with ease.
Liddell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borodin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Borodin seems unphased.
Liddell lands with a hook. Borodin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddell. Borodin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin works over Liddell's head and body with a nice combination.
Borodin drops his hands momentarily and Liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Borodin throws a front kick aimed at Liddell's knee but Liddell avoids it well.
Liddell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Borodin.
Borodin swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick there by Liddell.
Borodin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liddell.
Borodin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Liddell catches Borodin right on the button with a cross.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Borodin is just out of range.
Liddell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Borodin avoids the body shot from Liddell.
Borodin throws a series of punches but Liddell moves out of range.
Borodin moves forwards but Liddell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borodin lands the left hand.
Borodin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borodin throws a right and a left that Liddell avoids nicely.
Borodin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liddell.
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Borodin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Liddell. Those never looked like landing.
Liddell throws out a loose jab but Borodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borodin connects with a crisp jab.
Liddell lands with a nice body punch.
Borodin ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Borodin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borodin misses with a double jab.
Liddell connects with an inside leg kick.
Borodin throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell connects with a looping right hand.
Liddell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Borodin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liddell.
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Borodin lands with a nice body punch.
Borodin throws a leg kick but Liddell moved away.
Borodin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liddell.
Borodin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Borodin throws a right hand that Liddell ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddell also avoids with ease.
Borodin drops his hands momentarily and Liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liddell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liddell misses with a looping right.
Liddell throws out a loose jab but Borodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell moves out of range as Borodin throws a body kick.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borodin.
Borodin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Borodin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borodin avoids the body shot from Liddell.
Borodin misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Borodin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell moves out of range as Borodin throws a body kick.
Borodin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liddell dodges the punch combination from Borodin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borodin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Borodin misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borodin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borodin's knee momentarily.
Liddell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borodin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liddell misses with an uppercut. Borodin saw that one coming.
Borodin throws a body kick that misses.
Borodin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borodin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Chuck Liddell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Liddell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Borodin throws a lazy right hand but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Borodin both land. Nice combination.
Liddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Liddell lands a leg kick that knocks Borodin off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Liddell.
A combination from Borodin does no damage.
Good exchange - Liddell coming out on top.
Liddell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Borodin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liddell.
Borodin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borodin takes one to the chin there.
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.
Liddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Borodin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borodin throws a series of punches but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liddell, as that shot connected.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Borodin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borodin blocks a jab.
Borodin throws a jab when Liddell was well out of range.
Liddell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liddell feints and then cracks Borodin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borodin down.
Borodin misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell scores with a push kick.
Borodin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liddell to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Borodin misses.
Borodin throws a jab but it's blocked by Liddell.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borodin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liddell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borodin misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Liddell.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell lands a nice hook to Borodin's body. Borodin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borodin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively.
Borodin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Liddell misses.
Borodin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Borodin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Borodin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Borodin!
Liddell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Borodin.
Liddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Liddell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Borodin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Borodin seems unphased.
Borodin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borodin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Borodin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liddell connects with the punch.
Borodin lands with a hook. Liddell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liddell cracks Borodin with a good jab.
Liddell throws a big shot that misses.
Borodin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Borodin throws a body kick that misses.
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Liddell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borodin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borodin dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddell. Borodin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borodin looks for the body kick but Liddell saw that one coming.
Borodin lands a jab.
Borodin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borodin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Borodin avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borodin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Liddell cracks Borodin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Liddell misses its intended target.
Borodin misses with the combination.
Liddell cracks Borodin with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liddell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Chuck Liddell!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Chuck Liddell!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norwegian Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norwegian Viking has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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249 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norwegian Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fernando Machado !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viking.
Sloppy strikes from Viking. Those never looked like landing.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viking as he jumps to the side.
Fernando Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado .
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Machado .
Viking tries to sprawl but Machado drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado prevents Viking from standing back up.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Viking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Viking is trying to stand up here but Machado is controlling him well.
Viking kicks Machado off and gets back to his feet.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Viking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machado tries to land a leg kick but Viking saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking stuffs the takedown attempt from Machado . Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Viking as Machado shoots in.
A shot to the body from Machado misses
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado misses with an uppercut
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Machado misses with a hook to the body
and Viking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking tests Machado 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viking works over Machado 's head and body with a nice combination.
Viking fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machado throws a series of punches but Viking moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Viking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machado looks gassed!
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machado !
Viking bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viking sprawls well. Viking wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Viking lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norwegian Viking dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viking throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Viking avoids the body shot from Machado .
Viking is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Viking stuffs the takedown.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viking is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Viking circles away and we're back to standing.
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Machado .
Viking bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado misses with a combination
and Viking counters with a nice body shot.
Machado is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking lands with a nice combination. Machado backs away looking to recover.
Machado throws a sloppy body shot
and Viking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Viking sees coming a mile off.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Viking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viking.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a shot to the body
and Viking counters with a two punch combo.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viking avoids it really well and circles away.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Viking sprawls well. He's pushed Machado 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viking lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a head kick that misses.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Viking rather than just go for the knockout.
Viking lands a nice hook to Machado 's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Viking jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Viking lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
Norwegian Viking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viking throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Machado fails with the takedown
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado takes one to the chin there.
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!
Machado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Viking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viking lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viking.
Machado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norwegian Viking dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Viking lands with a good body shot.
Viking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado .
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Viking is just out of range.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick and Viking moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Machado .
Norwegian Viking is winning the standup battle so far.
Viking getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Viking to score with a decent uppercut.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Viking lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viking.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Viking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Viking.
Machado throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viking stuffs the takedown attempt from Machado . Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Viking.
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!
Viking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viking sprawls well. Viking wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
Viking connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Viking displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado .
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Machado .
Nice uppercut lands for Viking. That snapped Machado 's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viking slips a straight right by Machado .
A head kick misses from Machado .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viking throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viking lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norwegian Viking clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Viking feints a jab promting Machado to slip. Viking then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viking as he avoids it easily.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Viking.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Viking, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Viking against the cage but Viking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viking throws a good cross that connects.
Machado is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Machado .
Viking is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Machado .
Viking fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machado takes one to the side of the head.
Viking cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Viking, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Viking against the cage but Viking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Machado .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
Machado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viking misses with a series of wild punches.
Viking connects with a single shot there.
Viking scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Viking, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Viking against the cage but Viking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viking fails to land with a series of punches.
Viking looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viking fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Viking works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Viking lands a two punch combo.
Nice cross by Viking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking cracks a nice hook into Machado 's ribs.
Good exchange - Viking coming out on top.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Viking sprawls well.
Machado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Viking.
Norwegian Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viking swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norwegian Viking had his way with Fernando Machado in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Viking misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Viking looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Machado , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
Viking tests Machado 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Machado
and Viking counters with a right hand to the body.
Machado misses with a shot to the body
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Viking.
Machado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viking counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machado eats them both and turns towards Viking to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Machado is rocked!
Viking thuds his right hand into Machado 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Viking finish him?
Machado shoots in but no luck this time.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
Viking's corner calls for a 1-2. Viking obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viking tries to avoid it but Machado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viking to the ground. Viking escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernando Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Machado .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viking lands with a cross.
Viking feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machado s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Viking throws a one two combo.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Viking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Viking throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado throws a head kick but Viking moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norwegian Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viking 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Norwegian Viking!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Norwegian Viking!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Norwegian Viking!
Norwegian Viking wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabranth Vaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Built Win has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Built Win!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabranth Vaan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win throws a body punch but Vaan moves out of range.
Vaan throws a right hand that misses
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaan throws an overhand right that lands on Win's shoulder, as Win tries to avoid the shot.
Vaan throws a lazy uppercut
and Win counters with a left and a right that stings Vaan.
Vaan takes one to the chin there.
Vaan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Win scores with a decent looking hook.
Win lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vaan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Win momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Win is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vaan throws a series of punches but Win moves out of range.
Gabranth Vaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaan throws the left hand but Win avoids the punch easily.
Win misses with a double jab.
Win throws out a loose jab but Vaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Win scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Built Win is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaan throws a lazy uppercut
and Win counters with a nice body shot.
Win slips under a jab from Vaan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win misses the shot to the body.
Vaan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Win really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Win defending well as Vaan loads up on a big left hand.
Vaan looks to clinch
and Win counters with a left and a right that stings Vaan.
Win is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Win swinging wildly here.
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!
Win ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Win ducks under a wild hook from Vaan.
Vaan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaan misses with an uppercut.
Win digs a good hook to Vaan's body.
Win scores with a jab to the jaw.
Win keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaan.
Vaan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vaan throws a series of punches but Win moves out of range.
Vaan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaan fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaan looks to land a right hand but Win moved out of range.
Win takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Win avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaan defending well as Win loads up on a big left hand.
Vaan swings for the body but Win moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Built Win dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vaan throws a poor cross that misses
and Win counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaan throws a hook but Win blocks it.
Win scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vaan doesn't seem bothered though.
Win connects with a single shot there.
Built Win is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaan throws a lazy right hand but Win sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Win avoids the body shot from Vaan.
Vaan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Win throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vaan swings widly with a right hand
and Win makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Win walks into a straight right hand from Vaan.
Win throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaan jabs at Win's body.
Vaan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Win slips a jab from Vaan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win misses with a straight right.
Vaan misses with a looping right.
Win digs a good hook to Vaan's body.
A punch combination from Win misses.
Vaan looks to score with a jab to the body but Win is just out of range.
Vaan throws a right hand that misses
and Win counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Win throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vaan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Win uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vaan swings widly with a right hand
and Win counters with a left and a right that stings Vaan.
Win throws a right and a left that both miss.
Win steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaan.
Win looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaan swings widly with a right hand
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Win throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaan.
Win avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaan misses the jab.
Vaan throws a right hand that misses
and Win counters with a three punch combo that has Vaan backing up. Vaan nods at Win to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Win stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaan dodges the punch combination from Win.
Win ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Built Win dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Vaan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaan throws a lazy uppercut
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaan throws a leg kick but Win sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Vaan misses.
Vaan throws a lazy uppercut
and Win counters with a series of strikes. Vaan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vaan misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Vaan misses its intended target.
A combination from Win does no damage.
Vaan misses with a right hand
and Vaan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Vaan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaan misses with the combination.
Vaan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaan misses with a body shot.
Vaan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vaan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vaan swings for the body but Win moves out of range.
Built Win is winning the standup battle so far.
Win lands a nice looking body shot.
Win ducks under a wild hook from Vaan.
Vaan takes a swing at Win's ribcage but misses.
Vaan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Win counters with a nice body shot.
Vaan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Win throws a right hand that Vaan ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaan also avoids with ease.
Vaan misses with an uppercut
enabling Win to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaan slips a jab and a cross from Win.
Vaan missing with a left hand there. Win was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vaan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaan misses with a right hand
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaan wants to clinch up but Win keeps it at a distance.
Win misses with a double jab.
Win throws a right hand that Vaan ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaan also avoids with ease.
Vaan dodges the punch combination from Win.
Win avoids the body shot from Vaan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Built Win clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vaan throws a poor cross that misses
and Win counters with a two punch combo.
Vaan misses with an uppercut
and Win counters with a one-two to the body.
Vaan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Win.
Win misses with a combination
and Vaan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vaan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Win manages to avoid it.
Win tries to bum rush Vaan with a series of wild strikes but Vaan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaan throws out a loose jab but Win uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win lands with a nice combination. Vaan backs away looking to recover.
Vaan looks to throw the jab but Win is out of range.
Vaan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Win counter with a right hand.
Win staying out of range there.
Win thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vaan tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaan throws a lazy right hand but Win sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaan misses with a right hand
and Win counters with a left and a right that stings Vaan.
Vaan throws a looping overhand right but Win ducks down to avoid it.
Win throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaan throws a looping overhand right but Win ducks down to avoid it.
Win moves out of range as Vaan strikes.
Vaan swings widly with a right hand
and Win counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vaan thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaan avoids the body shot from Win.
Win displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaan throws out the jab.
Vaan misses with a hook
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vaan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Win.
Win avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Win uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Win to score with a decent uppercut.
Vaan tries to clinch up but Win circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Vaan misses.
Win misses with a looping left.
Win blocks a jab.
A big left from Vaan misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Win's waist but Win gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vaan off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Built Win had his way with Gabranth Vaan in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vaan.
Win punishes Vaan's body with a nice straight punch.
Vaan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Win manages to avoid it.
Win lands a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Vaan.
Vaan throws a hook but Win avoids it easily.
Donk. Vaan catches Win right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Win counter with a right hand.
Vaan throws a right hand that misses
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Win fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vaan swings for the body but Win moves out of range.
Vaan looks to land a left hand but Win moved out of range nicely.
Vaan throws a big shot that misses.
Vaan lands a really nice looking cross but Win seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaan just misses with a punch to the body.
Win will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Win counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vaan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Win lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vaan missing with a left hand there. Win was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vaan misses with a hook. Win ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Win throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Win moves away from the strike by Vaan.
Win moves away from the strike by Vaan.
A big left from Vaan misses.
Vaan looks to land a right hand but Win moved out of range.
Vaan swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Win counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Vaan misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Win counters with a straight right hand.
Win misses with a body shot.
Vaan throws a looping overhand right but Win ducks down to avoid it.
Win throws a hook but Vaan avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaan lands a really nice looking cross but Win seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabranth Vaan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Win 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Built Win!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Built Win!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Built Win!
Built Win wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultiamte Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultiamte Warrior acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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26
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultiamte Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzmagic closes the distance and clinches up with Warrior, looking for a takedown. Fitzmagic pushes Warrior against the cage but Warrior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warrior moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warrior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzmagic wants a takedown but no success here.
Fitzmagic can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Fitzmagic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzmagic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warrior to keep the fight standing.
Fitzmagic has Warrior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warrior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warrior tries to circle away but Fitzmagic has him pinned against the cage.
Fitzmagic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warrior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Warrior prevents the takedown attempt.
Warrior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fitzmagic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warrior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warrior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Warrior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzmagic circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzmagic looks for a takedown but Warrior sprawls well.
Warrior throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fitzmagic was covering up waiting for the punch and Warrior finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Warrior looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzmagic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fitzmagic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fitzmagic is controlling him.
Fitzmagic is working Warrior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzmagic throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzmagic wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic advances position into side control!
Warrior pushes Fitzmagic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fitzmagic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fitzmagic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Fitzmagic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior is not content to let Fitzmagic control the position.
Warrior avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fitzmagic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic moves into full mount!
Warrior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzmagic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fitzmagic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Ultiamte Warrior has been cut.
Warrior is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Fitzmagic locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Warrior is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Fitzmagic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ground Guru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses the jab.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guru.
Guru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Guru fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guru fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guru fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guru shoots and misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guru under the eye.
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Guru shoots in.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Guru tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Guru tries a head kick but it misses.
Guru misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Guru backing up. Guru nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Guru shoots in.
Guru fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Guru is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guru closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guru is looking to take this one to the mat.
Guru is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Guru to the mat. Guru regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guru has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in close to Guru's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson passes Guru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guru manages to get to full guard.
Guru has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Johnson is in close to Guru's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guru working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
Guru has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru gets back to full guard.
Johnson stands and steps away. Guru gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guru fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Guru avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Guru gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guru somewhat.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Guru avoids nicely.
Ground Guru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is not content to let Guru control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Guru swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guru's guard.
Guru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guru keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Guru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guru tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Guru bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Guru defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guru passes into half guard.
Jack Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guru is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Guru is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Guru is controlling him
Guru is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guru seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
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 Ground Guru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Guru fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Guru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Guru counters by clinching up.
Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Guru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson works over Guru with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Guru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru has his takedown stuffed
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guru counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guru advances position into side control!
Guru goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Guru's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to stand but Guru has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson postures up in Guru's guard and throws a big left but Guru blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Guruis looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guru is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Guru wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Guru is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guru does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Guru is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Johnson, 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.
Guru shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Guru keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guru gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jack Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guru gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Guru tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Guru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground Guru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a huge left! Guru is in big trouble! He's backing up but Johnson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Guru from any more damage. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Johnson!
Jack Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Punchinello Harlequin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jp Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Greywar's choice of entrance music: I'm a Catholic girl.... There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchinello Harlequin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jp Greywar!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greywar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greywar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harlequin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Greywar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Greywar.
Harlequin looks to score with a jab to the body but Greywar is just out of range.
Greywar throws a nice looking combination but Harlequin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greywar throws an off balance right hand
and Harlequin counters with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greywar.
A telegraphed right hand from Greywar misses the target.
Greywar blocks a head kick by Harlequin.
Harlequin connects with a solid leg kick.
Harlequin avoids a kick to the body.
Harlequin slips under a jab.
Greywar ducks right into an uppercut from Harlequin.
Harlequin throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlequin thuds his right hand into Greywar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harlequin looks to score with a jab to the body but Greywar is just out of range.
Greywar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Greywar throwing shots but Harlequin is blocking nicely.
Greywar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlequin keeps working.
Greywar throwing shots but Harlequin is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greywar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harlequin's head.
Greywar is stalling here. Harlequin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Greywar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harlequin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Greywar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Greywar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin throwing strikes but Greywar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Harlequin is looking to regain half guard here but Greywar keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Greywar crashes against the mat.
Greywar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harlequin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harlequin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Greywar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Greywar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harlequin defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jp Greywar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harlequin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Greywar misses with a body shot
and Harlequin counters with a good low kick that Greywar was not able to check.
Greywar throws a shot from downtown. Harlequin moves away and avoids it.
Harlequin tries to score with a low kick but Greywar moves his leg out of the way.
Greywar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harlequin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greywar checks it well.
Greywar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harlequin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harlequin lands with an uppercut that bounces Greywar off the cage and back into range.
Greywar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greywar motions for Harlequin to come forward. Greywar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harlequin misses with a kick to the body.
Greywar misses the jab.
Harlequin misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar misses with a low kick as Harlequin jumps back.
Harlequin thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Harlequin. Those never looked like landing.
Greywar just misses with a punch to the body.
Harlequin lands a nice looking body shot.
Greywar throws out a loose jab but Harlequin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Harlequin as Greywar shoots in.
Greywar tries a head kick but it misses.
Greywar misses with an uppercut.
Harlequin moves out of range as Greywar strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Harlequin. Those never looked like landing.
Punchinello Harlequin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greywar thows a leg kick but Harlequin checks it
and Harlequin counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greywar wants to slow Harlequin down by chopping away at his legs.
Harlequin connects with a nice looking jab.
Greywar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harlequin moves away.
Harlequin connects with a solid leg kick.
Harlequin throws a leg kick
and Greywar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greywar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harlequin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Greywar misses its intended target.
Greywar misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Greywar misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Harlequin as he checks the leg kick.
Greywar throws a low kick but Harlequin avoids it.
Harlequin loads up on a big right hand but Greywar slips the punch.
Greywar misses with a body shot.
Greywar throws an overhand right that lands on Harlequin's shoulder, as Harlequin tries to avoid the shot.
Harlequin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Greywar misses the target.
Greywar takes one on the button.
Harlequin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greywar's calf.
Punchinello Harlequin is winning the standup battle so far.
Greywar tries a head kick but it misses.
Greywar shoots in for a double leg but Harlequin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greywar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harlequin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harlequin throws a leg kick which misses Greywar's front leg but catches the back leg as Greywar tries to avoid it.
Harlequin misses with a straight left.
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!
Harlequin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Greywar lands a jab.
Harlequin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greywar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harlequin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greywar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crunch! Harlequin slams his shin into Greywar's torso.
Greywar takes a swing at Harlequin's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchinello Harlequin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greywar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greywar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harlequin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greywar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Greywar.
Greywar misses with a wild combination.
Harlequin blocks a jab.
Harlequin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harlequin lands with a kick to the temple. Greywar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Jp Greywar has been cut.
Greywar misses with a head kick.
Greywar scores with a jab. Harlequin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harlequin. Greywar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar misses with a leg kick.
Greywar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harlequin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greywar throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harlequin but Harlequin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greywar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Greywar is predictable there
and Harlequin counters with a nice uppercut.
Greywar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harlequin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harlequin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harlequin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greywar is out of range and Harlequin settles back down.
Greywar throws a leg kick but Harlequin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greywar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Greywar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harlequin. Harlequin obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Harlequin - just one landing.
A slow jab from Harlequin misses its intended target.
Greywar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harlequin's calf.
Harlequin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harlequin lands a front kick.
Harlequin throws a low kick but Greywar avoids it.
A big left from Greywar misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar shoots in for a double leg but Harlequin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Greywar misses.
Harlequin blocks a head kick by Greywar.
Harlequin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harlequin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greywar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greywar throws a lazy head kick
and Harlequin counters with a low kick, right behind Greywar 's knee.
Greywar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harlequin misses the shot to the body.
Greywar looks for the body kick but Harlequin saw that one coming.
Greywar shoots for a double leg takedown but Harlequin sprawls well. He's pushed Greywar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Punchinello Harlequin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jp Greywar.
Greywar misses with a two punch combination.
Harlequin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Greywar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin needs to keep his hands up - Greywar had a free shot at his head there.
Harlequin lands with an uppercut that bounces Greywar off the cage and back into range.
Crunch! Harlequin slams his shin into Greywar's torso.
Harlequin misses with a kick to the body.
Greywar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harlequin keeps Greywar at a distance using the push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harlequin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greywar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harlequin throws a sloppy head kick and Greywar moves out of range easily.
Harlequin throws a jab when Greywar was well out of range.
Harlequin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchinello Harlequin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jp Greywar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harlequin with a nice cross.
Harlequin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greywar blocks a jab.
Greywar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Greywar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greywar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar trying to control from half guard but Harlequin is working away.
Greywar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greywar trying to control from half guard but Harlequin is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jp Greywar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Greywar looks to score with a jab to the body but Harlequin is just out of range.
Greywar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harlequin if he has to take too many more of those.
Harlequin checks a low kick from Greywar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin moves out of range as Greywar strikes.
Harlequin looks to land a left hand but Greywar moved out of range nicely.
Greywar misses with a body shot.
Greywar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harlequin moves out of range of the strikes.
Greywar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greywar throws a jab when Harlequin was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harlequin.
Harlequin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greywar has a takedown stuffed.
Greywar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greywar throws a body kick that misses.
Harlequin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greywar scoring well with a low kick there.
Greywar looks to score with a jab to the body but Harlequin is just out of range.
Greywar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harlequin stuffs the takedown.
Punchinello Harlequin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jp Greywar.
Greywar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Harlequin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harlequin checks a leg kick.
Harlequin with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greywar misses with a straight left.
Greywar avoids the head kick by Harlequin.
Greywar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harlequin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greywar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harlequin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greywar on the side of the head.
Harlequin thuds his right hand into Greywar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Greywar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harlequin doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greywar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greywar slips a jab from Harlequin.
Harlequin digs a good body shot into Greywar's ribs.
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 Punchinello Harlequin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jp Greywar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Greywar misses with a kick to the body.
Harlequin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Greywar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greywar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greywar throws a head kick but Harlequin moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Harlequin.
A head kick misses from Harlequin.
Harlequin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Greywar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greywar tries to land a front kick but Harlequin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harlequin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlequin scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Greywar misses.
Greywar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harlequin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greywar moves away.
Greywar connects with a solid leg kick.
Greywar thuds his right hand into Harlequin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harlequin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greywar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harlequin.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harlequin as he jumps to the side.
Harlequin misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar throws a front kick aimed at Harlequin's knee but Harlequin avoids it well.
Harlequin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greywar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greywar throws a leg kick but Harlequin moved away.
Greywar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harlequin circles away.
Greywar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Greywar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greywar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greywar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Greywar looking to sit in guard and control but Harlequin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harlequin postures up in Greywar's guard and throws a big left but Greywar blocks it.
Greywar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin preventing the sweep.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jp Greywar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Greywar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greywar misses with a hook. Harlequin ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greywar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greywar showed some decent athleticism there.
Greywar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jp Greywar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harlequin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Punchinello Harlequin!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Punchinello Harlequin!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jp Greywar!
Punchinello Harlequin wins by split decision!
Our winner, Punchinello Harlequin, 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 Linh Munn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munn comes to the cage accompanied by UFC Motivation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Linh Munn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Munn avoids it well.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munn.
Munn shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Munn counters with a stiff right hand.
Munn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linh Munn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Munn controls the action.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munn backwards.
Munn looking for a takedown.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munn blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Munn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Munn tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Munn backwards.
Munn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson digs a right hand into Munn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munn's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Jackson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Munn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munn's elbow.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munn or not.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson gets through Munn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Munn is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Munn pulls guard.
Munn keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munn keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Munn is keeping the position.
Munn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munn manages to avoid it.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Munn getting side control.
Munn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Munn keeps him under control.
Munn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munn looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Munn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munn is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Munn is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Munn misses the target.
Munn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munn somewhat.
Jackson lands with a hook. Munn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Munn pushes him off.
Donnie Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson forces Munn back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munn backwards.
Munn tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linh Munn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is leaning against Munn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Munn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Munn goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Munn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Munn!
Munn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to stand up but Munn is controlling him.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson wants to stand up but Munn is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Munn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jackson feints a jab promting Munn to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Munn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No luck for Munn with that takedown attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Munn is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson takes a swing at Munn's ribcage but misses.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws the left hand but Munn avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munn is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson 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.
Jackson rushes Munn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Munn is trying to break free.
Munn pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson passes Munn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munn is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Munn missing with punches from the bottom.
Munn wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn trying to control here.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Munn wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Munn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Munn kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Munn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Munn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munn is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Munn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Munn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Munn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munn.
Munn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Munn is controlling well.
Jackson is looking to control Munn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munn is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Munn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson wants to control but Munn is keeping busy.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Munn is controlling him well.
Jackson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Munn manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to control but Munn is having none of it.
Munn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linh Munn clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Munn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munn, pushing him back against the cage.
Munn is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Munn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munn blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Munn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Munn controls the action.
Munn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linh Munn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Munn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Munn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munn moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Munn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munn.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Munn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Munn scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Munn at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munn has time to react.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munn.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munn.
Linh Munn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Munn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Munn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Munn fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Munn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Munn shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Munn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries to hold on but Munn pushes him away.
Linh Munn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Munn closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Munn pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Munn shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Munn.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donnie Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Munn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munn prevents a body shot from Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Munn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linh Munn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson pushes Munn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Munn.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Munn controls his hands.
Munn wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Munn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munn tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Munn blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Munn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Munn looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munn backwards.
Jackson keeps control of Munn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Jackson.
Munn prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munn backwards.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munn backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linh Munn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munn backwards.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munn's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Donnie Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson pushes Munn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Munn avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Munn blocking some punches.
Munn blocks a body shot from Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Donnie Jackson!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Donnie Jackson!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Donnie Jackson!
Donnie Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Donnie Jackson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: ' I'm now ready to revenge all my loses then reclaim my title!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar-Chamillionaire. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Peltier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Position!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltier moves out of range as Position strikes.
Peltier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Position.
Nice sprawl there from Peltier as Position shoots in.
Position gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peltier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zane Peltier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Position.
Position is trying to control the position but Peltier postures up.
Position can't keep his opponent in guard - Peltier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peltier has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Position defend it? Peltier steps over the head and cranks it - Position is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Peltier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zane Peltier!
Zane Peltier retains his lightweight title!
Zane Peltier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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