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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
Belfort misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abbott works over Belfort's head and body with a nice combination.
Belfort scores with a body shot.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belfort as he avoids it easily.
Belfort ducks right into an uppercut from Abbott.
Abbott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abbott digs a good body shot into Belfort's ribs.
Belfort displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abbott.
Belfort misses with a shot to the body
and Abbott counters with a left and a right that stings Belfort.
A jab from Abbott misses.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abbott.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort misses with a body shot.
Abbott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott throws a combination that misses
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belfort throws out a powerful jab.
Abbott throws a combination that misses
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Abbott is breathing heavily.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Abbott avoids them all with ease.
Abbott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belfort is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abbott rather than just go for the knockout.
Belfort lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abbott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Abbott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Abbott does no damage.
Belfort fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belfort looks to score with a jab to the body but Abbott is just out of range.
Belfort punishes Abbott's body with a nice straight punch.
Belfort scores with a sloppy right hand. Abbott should have avoided that one.
Abbott slips under a jab from Belfort.
Belfort swinging wildly here.
Abbott walks straight into a right hand from Belfort - that's dropped him! Belfort jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Abbott from any more punishment! Abbott complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Viktor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guto Culpado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Culpado has chosen Falling Slowly as his entrance music. Guto Culpado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Holly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Guto Culpado!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holly keeps the fight on the outside.
Culpado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holly's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holly keeping full guard, as Culpado tries to pass.
Holly trying to control the position.
Culpado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Culpado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holly tries to get out of the position.
Holly wants to sweep here but Culpado controlling him for the moment.
Holly wants to stand up but Culpado is controlling him.
Culpado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Culpado throwing strikes from guard but Holly blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culpado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Culpado throws a big right hand that misses.
Culpado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holly trying to keep a closed guard but Culpado is proving a slippery customer.
Culpado passes into half guard.
Culpado throwing shots but Holly is blocking nicely.
Culpado trying to advance position but Holly counters by regaining guard.
Holly keeping full guard, as Culpado tries to pass.
Culpado throws a big right hand that misses.
Culpado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Culpado cracks Holly with a solid left hand.
It looks like Bobby Holly has been cut.
Culpado chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Culpado postures up in Holly's guard and throws a big left but Holly blocks it.
Culpado tries to free his leg and advance position but Holly is retaining full guard.
Holly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holly keeping full guard, as Culpado tries to pass.
Culpado is working Holly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Culpado wants to pass the guard but Holly is keeping the position.
Culpado throws a strike but Holly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culpado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Culpado doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Culpado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Culpado is looking for a triangle but Holly pushes his legs off easily.
Holly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Culpado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Culpado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holly has managed to get both his arms back between Culpado's legs - danger averted.
Culpado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holly defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Culpado trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Holly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Culpado is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Holly has his hands clasped together but Culpado extends an breaks Holly's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Culpado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guto Culpado!
A determined Guto Culpado didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Settliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santa Clause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Settliff comes to the cage accompanied by here comes the boom_nelly. Clause is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red earth by PISSING RAZORS. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Settliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Santa Clause!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clause looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clause is looking for a kimura here.
Settliff is staying active underneath Clause, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clause is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clause moves into full mount! Settliff won't be happy about that!
Clause has control of Settliff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Settliff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Clause wants to take Settliff's back here but Settliff is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clause is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Settliff has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clause goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Settliff is on top in guard.
Clause 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.
Clause is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Settliff is aware though and is defending well.
Settliff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clause is proving hard to escape from.
Settliff preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clause escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Settliff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clause is looking for a triangle but Settliff pushes his legs off easily.
Settliff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Clause working for a triangle but Settliff defends it easily.
Clause working for a triangle but Settliff defends it easily.
Clause is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Settliff wants to stand but Clause has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Settliff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clause has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Settliff has managed to get both his arms back between Clause's legs - danger averted.
Clause escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Settliff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Settliff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clause has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Settliff has managed to get both his arms back between Clause's legs - danger averted.
Settliff wants to stand but Clause is controlling his posture from full guard.
Clause lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Settliff!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clause controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clause looking to control but Settliff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clause with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Clause is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Settliff can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Clause working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clause is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Settliff has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santa Clause dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clause steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Settliff.
Clause wants to clinch up but Settliff keeps it at a distance.
Settliff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clauses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Santa Clause has been cut.
Clause instigates a clinch.
Settliff is trying to break the clinch but Clause has him pressed against the cage.
Clause has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Settliff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Settliff can't break the clinch.
Clause drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clause has clasped his hands together around Settliff's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Clause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clause looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Settliff is not content to let Clause control the position.
Clause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Settliff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clause is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Settliff has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clause thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clause tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clause has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clause tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clause trying to control the action but Settliff is working from the bottom.
Clause has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clause looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clause is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Settliff has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clause goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Settliff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Clause's guard! Nice work there by Settliff!
Clause looking for a guillotine here but Settliff defends easily.
Clause looking for a triangle here. Settliff is fighting it but it looks tight! Clause pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Settliff is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Santa Clause!
An out of breath Santa Clause thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stelios Raptis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raptis's entrance music is Deviser - Threnody. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stelios Raptis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Mondello!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raptis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mondello quickly recovers to half guard.
Raptis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mondello is looking to escape.
Raptis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raptis is looking for a kimura but Mondello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raptis to get the leverage.
Raptis is just content to waste time from the top position. Mondello takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Raptis throwing strikes from guard but Mondello blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raptis drops back looking for a leg! Mondello is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mondello manages to kick Raptis off! Raptis jumps back into Mondello's guard.
Raptis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptis throws a strike but Mondello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raptis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Raptis is tightening it up a little... Mondello has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mondello reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mondello taps out! Nice BJJ there by Raptis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stelios Raptis!
Our winner, Stelios Raptis, 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 Dominickoy Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiropoulos comes to the cage accompanied by bodies. Wilkins has chosen Sans Pression- Numero 1 as his entrance music. Dominickoy Sotiropoulos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jay Wilkins's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Sotiropoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins throws a right hand that Sotiropoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Sotiropoulos also avoids with ease.
Sotiropoulos throws a series of punches but Wilkins avoids them all with ease.
Wilkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sotiropoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilkins works over Sotiropoulos with some ground and pound from guard.
Sotiropoulos is trying to keep Wilkins in close.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Sotiropoulos blocks nicely.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Sotiropoulos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilkins is controlling him.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but Sotiropoulos is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Sotiropoulos has wrist control.
Wilkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sotiropoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Sotiropoulos blocks nicely.
Sotiropoulos 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.
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Sotiropoulos has wrist control.
Wilkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sotiropoulos dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sotiropoulos content to stall in guard here.
Wilkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sotiropoulos defends well.
Wilkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sotiropoulos is one step ahead there.
Sotiropoulos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wilkins has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sotiropoulos is looking to defend but Wilkins has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sotiropoulos! Wilkins pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sotiropoulos taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Wilkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Wilkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Braylon Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donkier The Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braylon Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donkier The Slick!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Slick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davis on his heels. He'll look to pass Davis's guard now, I'm sure.
The Slick drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick The Slick off! The Slick jumps back into Davis's guard.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
The Slick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Slick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Slick is aware though and is defending well.
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Slick defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Slick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Slick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Slick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Slick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Slick looking to pass the guard.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Slick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slick stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Slick defends it easily.
The Slick content to stall in guard here.
The Slick is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Slick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis is breathing heavily.
The Slick stands up and waves to Davis to follow him.
The Slick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slick stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Slick stacks Davis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by The Slick!
The Slick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Davis is trying to escape the position but The Slick is controlling the position.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
The Slick works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Slick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davis is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Slick connects with a decent elbow.
Davis prevents The Slick from moving into mount.
The Slick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but The Slick keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donkier The Slick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Slick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Slick just content to control the position.
Davis tries to bench press The Slick off him but The Slick keeps the position.
Davis has one of The Slick's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Davis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
The Slick keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis works his way into side control.
The Slick gets back to half guard.
The Slick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Slick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Slick.
Davis passes The Slick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Slick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slick keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis chips away with some ground and pound.
The Slick is controlling Davis's posture.
Davis wants to control from the top but The Slick keeps moving.
The Slick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but The Slick is working from the bottom.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but The Slick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis keeping full guard, as The Slick tries to pass.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Slick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Slick chips away with some ground and pound.
The Slick tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davis, up you get!
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but The Slick sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Slick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Slick working the body and head with strikes.
The Slick slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Davis.
The Slick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Slick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Slick controlling from mount.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donkier The Slick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The Slick looking to score a takedown here. Davis is defending well but The Slick drives through and ends up in Davis's guard.
The Slick is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Slick defends well.
The Slick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donkier The Slick has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Slick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Slick works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
The Slick stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Slick is working Davis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Slick decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Davis shoots and misses
and The Slick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Slick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Slick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Slick works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
The Slick gets to his feet. Davis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The Slick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
The Slick slips nicely into half guard.
The Slick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Slick is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Slick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Slick pulls his head out easily.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Slick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Slick is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slick is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
The Slick is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Braylon Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Slick prevents Davis from improving his position.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Slick working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davis has hold of The Slick's hands but The Slick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from The Slick there.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
The Slick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davis tries to roll over but The Slick keeps him under control.
The Slick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Slick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Slick working the head and body with strikes.
Donkier The Slick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Slick is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donkier The Slick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Slick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donkier The Slick!
Donkier The Slick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxwell Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins clinches up against the cage.
Jenkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Ortiz holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenkins drops back down to his feet.
Jenkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jenkins regains guard immediately.
Jenkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jenkins has managed to clinch.
Ortiz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jenkins can't fight it off and eventually Ortiz manages to take the fight to the floor. Jenkins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz landing some decent shots from guard.
Jenkins lands an upkick as Ortiz stands over him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Ortiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Ortiz is controlling him.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jenkins has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ortiz manages to get his head free but now Jenkins has transitioned to an armbar! Ortiz grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jenkins! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxwell Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jon Snitch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clarkson regains half guard.
Snitch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clarkson's head.
Clarkson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clarkson.
Clarkson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarkson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snitch has passed into half guard!
Clarkson is defending against the submission attempts here by Snitch.
Snitch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snitch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch is controlling the pace.
Snitch is looking for a kimura but Clarkson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snitch to get the leverage.
Clarkson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snitch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarkson is defending against the submission attempts here by Snitch.
Snitch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clarkson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snitch pulls his head out easily.
Snitch passes to side control.
Clarkson tries to buck Snitch off but Snitch is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch works to advance to full mount. Clarkson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Snitch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clarkson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clarkson working to try and regain half guard.
Snitch has control of Clarkson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clarkson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson is squirming around, avoiding Snitch's attempts to control the action.
Clarkson tries to reverse the position but Snitch maintains control.
Snitch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clarkson has worked his arm free - good work by Clarkson!
Clarkson is trying to control Snitch's posture but Snitch avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Clarkson is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Snitch's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Clarkson is looking for a sweep.
Snitch tries for a kimura but Clarkson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clarkson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clarkson is trying to control Snitch's posture but Snitch avoids it.
Clarkson gets back to half guard.
Snitch wants to pass the guard but Clarkson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Clarkson tries to improve his position but instead Snitch has taken his back!
Snitch is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clarkson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Clarkson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Snitch loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Clarkson hold on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snitch has managed to slip his arm under Clarkson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Clarkson is tapping out! Submission win for Snitch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Snitch!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Deck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deck throws out a loose jab but Shimazu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Deck misses.
Shimazu avoids the head kick by Deck.
Deck misses with a head kick.
Deck clinches.
Deck lands a right hand.
Deck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shimazu.
A head punch on the inside from Shimazu fails to land.
Shimazu managing to block the knees to the body from Deck.
Shimazu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deck is defending well for now.
Shimazu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick.
Deck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Glenn Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimazu slips a straight right by Deck.
Shimazu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck misses with a straight left.
Deck swings widly with a right hand
and Shimazu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deck's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimazu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deck.
Deck is breathing heavily.
Shimazu lands a leg kick that knocks Deck off balance momentarily.
Shimazu thuds his right hand into Deck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Glenn Deck has been cut.
Shimazu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Shimazu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deck doesn't seem phased though.
Shimazu avoids the head kick by Deck.
Shimazu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deck's guard.
Shimazu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deck keeping moving, preventing Shimazu from controlling successfully.
Shimazu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deck kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shimazu wants to pass the guard but Deck is keeping the position.
Shimazu wants to stand but Deck is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Shimazu.
A head kick misses from Deck.
Deck wants to clinch up but Shimazu keeps it at a distance.
Shimazu connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimazu blocks a head kick by Deck.
Deck throws a sloppy head kick
and Shimazu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimazu.
Shimazu has a takedown stuffed.
Deck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimazu moves out of range as Deck strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Deck misses the target.
Deck throws out a loose jab but Shimazu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deck looks to land a body kick but Shimazu moved away.
Shimazu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shimazu delivers a nice body kick.
Shimazu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Shimazu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deck's head.
Deck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shimazu. That one must have hurt.
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!
Shimazu lands with a good body shot.
Shimazu thumps Deck with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Shimazu.
Shimazu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deck circles away.
Glenn Deck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shimazu.
Shimazu scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimazu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shimazu jabs at Deck's body.
Shimazu lands a jab to Deck's midsection.
Shimazu throws a wild body kick that Deck sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shimazu.
Shimazu throws a leg kick which misses Deck's front leg but catches the back leg as Deck tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Shimazu.
Shimazu keeps Deck at a distance using the push kick.
Shimazu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Deck will feel that in the morning.
Shimazu throws a head kick but Deck moves out of range.
Deck avoids the head kick by Shimazu.
Deck throws a sloppy head kick and Shimazu moves out of range easily.
Shimazu throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Deck misses
and Shimazu counters with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Shimazu.
Shimazu throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Shimazu lands but Deck takes it in his stride.
Shimazu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shimazu lands a nice shot to the body.
Deck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shimazu can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shimazu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Deck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shimazu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shimazu just misses with a punch to the body.
William Shimazu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shimazu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deck.
Shimazu throws a body kick that misses.
Deck walks into a jab.
Shimazu thows a body shot but no joy.
Deck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimazu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shimazu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deck throws a looping overhand right but Shimazu ducks down to avoid it.
Shimazu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deck rather than just go for the knockout.
Shimazu lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Deck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck looks to land a combination but Shimazu avoids it well.
A big left from Deck misses.
Deck takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Shimazu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimazu misses with a body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shimazu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Shimazu slams his shin into Deck's torso.
Shimazu tries a head kick but it misses.
Deck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Deck misses the target.
A head kick misses from Shimazu.
A jab from Deck misses.
Shimazu swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
Shimazu connects with a nice looking jab.
Shimazu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Deck.
Shimazu fakes the leg kick and cracks Deck in the body.
A head kick misses from Shimazu.
Deck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shimazu counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimazu thuds a left hand into Deck's body.
Shimazu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deck throws a head kick that misses
and Shimazu counters with a good low kick that Deck was not able to check.
Shimazu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shimazu scores with a push kick.
Deck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deck will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck throws a sloppy head kick and Shimazu moves out of range easily.
Deck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Shimazu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Deck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shimazu throws a front kick that sends Deck stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shimazu.
Shimazu scores with a sloppy right hand. Deck should have avoided that one.
Shimazu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shimazu blocks a head kick by Deck.
Shimazu scores with a decent looking hook.
Glenn Deck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deck 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.
Shimazu scores with a push kick.
Shimazu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
A punch combination from Deck misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deck moves forwards but Shimazu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shimazu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shimazu lands a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimazu.
Deck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Shimazu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Deck throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shimazu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Deck really felt that one!
Glenn Deck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shimazu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shimazu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shimazu lands a head kick. Deck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice uppercut there from Shimazu.
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and Shimazu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shimazu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shimazu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu lands a slapping body shot.
Shimazu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deck under the eye.
Shimazu lands a nice looking body kick.
Shimazu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shimazu shoots for a double leg takedown but Deck sprawls well. He's pushed Shimazu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and Shimazu counters with a solid body kick.
Shimazu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deck's half guard.
Shimazu moves nicely into side control.
Shimazu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimazu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shimazu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glenn Deck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Deck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Deck misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Deck.
Deck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimazu connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deck.
Deck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimazu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shimazu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimazu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimazu connects with a leg kick. Deck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shimazu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shimazu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deck throws a series of punches but Shimazu avoids them all with ease.
Deck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shimazu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Deck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shimazu - the referee stops the clock and Deck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shimazu. Deck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shimazu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Deck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shimazu misses with a body kick.
Deck takes one to the side of the head.
Deck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shimazu circles away quickly and effectively.
Deck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shimazu. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck misses with the combination.
Shimazu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimazu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shimazu lands a nice looking body shot.
Shimazu thumps Deck with a low kick.
Shimazu misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu lands a nice looking body kick.
Shimazu feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down.
Shimazu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shimazu scores with a head kick. Deck tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shimazu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deck at a distance.
Deck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deck takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimazu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shimazu scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimazu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimazu is looking to slow Deck down with leg kicks.
Shimazu throws a front kick that sends Deck stumbling back into the cage.
Shimazu feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down.
Deck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shimazu. Shimazu obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Shimazu. Beautiful body shot.
Shimazu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deck avoids a kick to the body.
Deck throws a sloppy head kick and Shimazu moves out of range easily.
Shimazu looks to land a body kick but Deck moved away.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Deck walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shimazu.
Shimazu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Deck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shimazu.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shimazu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimazu throws a head kick that Deck semi-blocks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shimazu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Shimazu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shimazu. Deck shrugs it off though.
Shimazu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Deck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shimazu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deck missing with a left hand there. Shimazu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
William Shimazu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimazu throws a leg kick which misses Deck's front leg but catches the back leg as Deck tries to avoid it.
Deck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Deck throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shimazu feints and as Deck raises his hands in defense, Shimazu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Glenn Deck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimazu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Shimazu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shimazu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Shimazu!
William Shimazu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Finger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diabolic feat. Immortal Technique - Frontlines. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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169 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ba Lil II!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franky Finger!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finger throws a hook to the side of Lil II's head but Lil II sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finger looks for the body kick but Lil II saw that one coming.
Finger instigates a clinch.
Finger has Lil II pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Finger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Finger prevents a body shot from Lil II.
Finger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Finger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ba Lil II has been cut.
Finger lands a damaging elbow.
Finger lands an elbow that stopped Lil II in his tracks for a moment.
Lil II is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lil II fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger manages to break the clinch.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch but Lil II swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lil II avoids the head kick by Finger.
Finger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finger throws a head kick but Lil II moves out of range.
Finger moves into the clinch.
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finger misses with the combination.
Lil II swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lil II slips a jab from Finger.
Finger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger doesn't manage to clinch there - Lil II circles away.
Lil II moves out of range as Finger throws a body kick.
Finger pushes Lil II up against the cage in a clinch.
Finger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finger obliges.
Finger stalling.
Finger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finger stalling in the clinch but Lil II improves position.
Finger lands with a light punch inside.
Finger tries to land knees in the clinch but Lil II avoids the damage to the body.
Finger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lil II blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lil II is trying to force a seperation but Finger has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil II looking to stall.
Finger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Finger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lil II decides to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Finger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lil II is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Franky Finger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finger instigates a clinch.
Finger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Finger lands an elbow just above Lil II 's eye.
A short right from Finger on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil II takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Finger to work.
Finger lands a body punch.
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finger misses with a double jab
and Lil II decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Finger's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground 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!
Finger wants to stand up but Lil II is controlling him.
Lil II is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lil II advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lil II is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finger is just riding it out for now. Lil II eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Finger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ba Lil II's cut.
That's time! Lil II's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finger is looking to land body kicks.
Lil II uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finger.
Finger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finger doesn't manage to clinch there - Lil II circles away.
Finger looks to score with a jab to the body but Lil II is just out of range.
Lil II misses the shot to the body.
Lil II keeps the fight on the outside.
Lil II needs to keep his hands up - Finger had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil II takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Finger tries to clinch up.
Finger throws a sloppy head kick and Lil II moves out of range easily.
Finger loads up on a big right hand but Lil II slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lil II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lil II throws a lazy body kick
and Finger counters by moving into the clinch.
Finger controlling the action here for a moment.
Lil II working hard to break the clinch.
Franky Finger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lil II is keeping busy.
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lil II blocks a head kick by Finger.
Lil II tries to land a leg kick but Finger saw it coming and moves away.
Finger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Lil II misses
and Finger moves into the clinch.
Finger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lil II has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lil II tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finger avoids it.
Lil II can't break the clinch.
Finger lands an elbow that stopped Lil II in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Finger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finger lands a nice shot to the body.
Finger is pushing Lil II up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Finger's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Finger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Finger.
Lil II avoiding damage as Finger throws knees to the body.
Finger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finger.
A shot in the inside from Finger.
Finger lands an elbow just above Lil II 's eye.
Finger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finger breaks the clinch.
Lil II has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Finger.
Finger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finger blocks the body kick.
Finger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Finger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lil II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lil II fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finger sprawls well initially but Lil II persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lil II missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lil II is working for a kimura but Finger is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finger pushes Lil II off looking to stand but Lil II dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Finger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ba Lil II's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
Lil II misses with a left hand
and Finger counters with a right hand to the body.
Finger connects with a right hand. Lil II shakes it off.
Finger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lil II slips a straight right by Finger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lil II throws a low kick, looking for Finger's leg but Finger calmly moves out of range.
Finger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finger throws a hook but Lil II blocks it.
Lil II takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lil II avoids a kick to the body.
Lil II throws a hook to the side of Finger's head but Finger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil II throws a leg kick but Finger checks it.
Finger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Franky Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finger wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lil II moves out of range of the body kick.
Lil II uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
Lil II sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Finger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lil II misses with a low kick.
Lil II shoots in for a takedown but Finger shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger moves into the clinch successfully.
Lil II trying to land knees to the body.
Finger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lil II's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Finger to work.
Finger lands a damaging elbow.
Finger missing with knees to the body.
Finger throws an elbow that misses.
Lil II blocks the elbow strike.
Lil II tries to score a body lock takedown but Finger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lil II tries to pull guard but Finger won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finger leaning against his opponent.
Finger lands an elbow inside that Lil II shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Lil II's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil II pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finger is out of range and Lil II settles back down.
Finger throws a nice looking combination but Lil II bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finger blocks a jab.
Finger scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Finger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lil II closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finger's guard.
Lil II postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finger wants to stand up but Lil II is controlling him.
Finger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lil II throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil II trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finger has his feet on Lil II's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lil II throws out a loose jab but Finger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lil II swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finger throws a right and a left that Lil II avoids nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Finger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finger looks to land a right hand but Lil II moved out of range.
Finger misses the jab.
Finger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Finger really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ba Lil II's cut.
That's time! Lil II's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lil II.
Lil II tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lil II.
Finger misses with a hook. Lil II ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Finger.
Lil II moves out of range as Finger strikes.
Finger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lil II throws a looping overhand right but Finger ducks down to avoid it.
Lil II throws a poor cross that misses
and Finger counters with a solid body kick.
Franky Finger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finger throws a wild body kick that Lil II sees coming a mile off.
Lil II misses with a straight left.
Lil II walks into a jab.
Finger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lil II avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger has managed to clinch.
Lil II blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finger lands an elbow that stopped Lil II in his tracks for a moment.
Finger is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Finger.
Lil II tries to pull guard but Finger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Finger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finger tries to land knees in the clinch but Lil II avoids the damage to the body.
Lil II jumps guard but Finger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lil II looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finger is trying to maintain a safe position but Lil II gets an underhook and turns Finger into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Finger manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger tries to bum rush Lil II with a series of wild strikes but Lil II uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lil II throws a head kick but Finger moves out of range.
Finger pushes Lil II up against the cage in a clinch.
Finger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lil II takes an elbow to the temple.
Finger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lil II or not.
Lil II on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lil II jumps guard but Finger stands there with Lil II around his waist. Lil II gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Finger slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Finger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil II avoiding damage as Finger throws knees to the body.
Finger tries to land a knee to the head but Lil II blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Finger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lil II takes an elbow to the forehead.
Finger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finger is struggling to control the position.
Finger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lil II is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finger.
Lil II manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ba Lil II overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lil II has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finger has managed to get both his arms back between Lil II's legs - danger averted.
Finger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lil II is proving hard to escape from.
Finger trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lil II has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finger has managed to get both his arms back between Lil II's legs - danger averted.
Lil II had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finger defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finger is looking to stand up but Lil II won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Finger dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ba Lil II's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Finger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lil II fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lil II misses with a low kick as Finger jumps back.
Lil II keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lil II circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lil II throws a hook but Finger blocks it.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lil II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finger throws a head kick that misses.
Lil II thows a body shot but no joy.
Finger wants to clinch.
Finger throws a right hand that Lil II ducks under and follows up with a left that Lil II also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil II blocks the body kick.
Finger cracks Lil II with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lil II misses with a looping right.
Lil II looks for a takedown but Finger sprawls well.
Finger tries to clinch but Lil II moves out of range.
Finger leaves Lil II with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Finger. No joy for Lil II on that attempt.
Lil II has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finger finds it's way round the side to connect with Lil II's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger tries to land a front kick but Lil II steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lil II tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lil II.
Finger avoids the body shot from Lil II.
Finger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lil II avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finger tries to clinch up.
Lil II doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finger leaves Lil II with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finger wants to clinch but Lil II slips to the side
and Lil II counters with a shoot takedown. Finger fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lil II trying to control but Finger is working from the bottom.
Finger wants to get back to his feet but Lil II is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger keeping moving, preventing Lil II from controlling successfully.
Finger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lil II.
Lil II looking to pass the guard.
Franky Finger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finger wriggles free and stands up.
Lil II fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finger avoids it really well and circles away.
Lil II is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Finger.
Finger avoids a kick to the body.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lil II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lil II uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch but Lil II swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finger lands with a nice body kick.
Finger throws a jab when Lil II was well out of range.
Lil II avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ba Lil II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lil II blocks a head kick by Finger.
Finger tries to clinch but Lil II is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franky Finger.
I've got Finger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Finger!
Franky Finger is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Franky Finger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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