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TDCL 39 - Its Personal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fry comes to the cage accompanied by Rain - Trivium. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Henderson prevents Fry from improving position.
Fry working the ground and pound.
Henderson struggling a bit here.
Fry taking a break here but Henderson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fry wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson has hold of Fry's hands but Fry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson trying to control but Fry postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry trying to mount his opponent but Henderson defends it.
Henderson controlling the position for now.
Henderson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fry.
Fry lands a couple of digs.
Fry looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Fry keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry pulls Henderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Henderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Fry keeps moving.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Evan Henderson.
Fry shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fry trying to advance position but Henderson counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fry trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Fry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Henderson striking from his own guard.
Fry stops Henderson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cody Fry just wasn't active enough.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fry off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fry which made him look bad.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henderson enables Fry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Fry works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Fry dominated that round.
That's time! Fry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Fry postures up.
Fry landing some decent shots from guard.
Fry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
Fry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Fry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
Fry is in close to Henderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fry wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Fry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fry throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fry's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
Fry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Henderson trying to control but Fry is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cody Fry wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Henderson tries to clinch but Fry moves out of range.
Henderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Fry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fry wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fry throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fry's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
Fry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Fry keeps moving.
Henderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fry wants to sweep but no luck.
Fry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Evan Henderson.
Fry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fry dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Fry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fry sprawls well. Fry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henderson enables Fry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fry is one step ahead there.
Fry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fry trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson controls Fry momentarily but Fry frees himself.
Fry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fry throwing strikes but missing.
Fry throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Fry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson has his foot on Fry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fry works his way back into a safe position though.
Fry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fry trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fry stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fry is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Fry is pressing down on Henderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fry controlling the position.
Henderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Fry working the ground and pound effectively.
Fry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Fry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fry unloading with bombs!
Henderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fry stands up from half guard.
Cody Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fry shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fry shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fry shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Fry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson looking to control.
Henderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Fry clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fry quickly recovers to half guard.
Fry is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Fry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fry looking to control.
Fry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fry tries to get out of the position.
Fry wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Fry is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cody Fry wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fry wants to clinch.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fry fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fry throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Fry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fry trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Fry working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fry throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fry trying to control the position here.
Henderson trying to control but Fry is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson won't allow Fry to sweep him here.
Fry keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Fry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fry stops Henderson from standing up.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Fry controlling him for the moment.
Henderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fry wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Fry stands and steps away. Henderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Fry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cody Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Henderson.
Fry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fry gets slowly back to his feet.
Evan Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fry as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Fry had his way with Evan Henderson in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Fry shoots in.
Evan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Fry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fry scoring with punches from side control.
Henderson tries to improve position but can't.
Fry lands a nice forearm strike.
Fry tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fry trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.
Henderson stops Fry from passing to mount.
Fry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Fry gets back to full guard.
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.
Fry is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Fry controlling the position.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Fry keeps moving.
Evan Henderson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fry gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson lands a right hook to the body.
Fry shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fry but Fry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry tries to stand and escape but Henderson actually recovers to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Henderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cody Fry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson wants to stand up but Fry is controlling him.
Fry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fry trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Fry with that takedown attempt.
Fry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fry sprawls well. Fry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fry is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
Evan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fry passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Fry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Fry!
Cody Fry very nearly forgot to thank - Elite Fighter© + Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aruneru Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arona has chosen Knock you out! as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Aruneru Hero has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aruneru Hero seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aruneru Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Arona!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arona blocks a head kick by Hero.
Arona tries to clinch up.
Hero clinches up against the cage.
Hero manages to break the clinch.
Arona slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
Hero staying out of range there.
Arona tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.
Arona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hero swinging wildly here.
Arona blocks a head kick by Hero.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Arona drives through and clinches with Hero against the cage.
Arona is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hero is keeping busy.
Hero breaks the clinch.
Arona scores with the left hand. Hero knows he should have avoided that one.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Arona moves out of range easily.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Arona.
Arona connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
Arona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arona tries to clinch but Hero is having none of it.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arona rushes Hero and presses him up against the cage.
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arona clinches.
Arona wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hero has him pressed against the cage.
Arona has Hero pressed against the cage, preventing Hero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arona is trying to stall.
Hero stalling in the clinch but Arona improves position.
Arona is looking to control Hero's arms but Hero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arona has his back to the cage.
Hero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arona is trying to force a seperation but Hero has the dominant position.
Arona is trying to break the clinch but Hero has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arona moves in looking to clinch but Hero pushes him off.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hero throws the kick towards the body but Arona avoids it.
Arona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arona lands a nice hook to Hero's body. Hero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arona is looking to clinch.
Arona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hero throws a series of punches but Arona avoids them all with ease.
Hero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Arona fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hero looks to land a combination but Arona avoids it well.
Arona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Hero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arona tries to close the distance and clinch but Hero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jon Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arona scores with a nice right hand.
Arona tries to clinch but Hero moves out of range.
Arona bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arona gets tackled into the cage by Hero. Hero maintains the clinch.
Hero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arona lands an uppercut.
Hero is rocked!
Arona cracks Hero with a nice body shot.
Oh Hero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero is looking to control Arona's arms but Arona gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hero has his back to the cage.
Arona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arona ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hero out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Arona!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Dos Santos struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Dennis Alkofer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Alkofer tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alkofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Alkofer lands with a nice combination. Dos Santos backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Bruce Dos Santos has been cut.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that Dos Santos avoids nicely.
Dos Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Alkofer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alkofer scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Dos Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Dos Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alkofer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Alkofer.
Alkofer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alkofer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alkofer misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos scores with a takedown into Alkofer's guard.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alkofer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alkofer is looking to stand up but Dos Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Alkofer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer being controlled here, momentarily.
Dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Alkofer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Santos's guard.
Alkofer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos has his foot on Alkofer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alkofer works his way back into a safe position though.
Alkofer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos has his foot on Alkofer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alkofer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer content to stall in guard here.
Alkofer wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Alkofer is really struggling to control Dos Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Dennis Alkofer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alkofer thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alkofer.
Dos Santos checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Alkofer. Those never looked like landing.
Alkofer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Alkofer misses with a few strikes there.
Alkofer just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Alkofer tries a low kick but Dos Santos avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Alkofer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Alkofer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Alkofer counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Santos 's knee.
Alkofer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Santos back to the cage. Alkofer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick from Alkofer lands but Dos Santos takes it in his stride.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkofer swinging wildly here.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alkofer sprawls well. Alkofer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Alkofer misses with a few strikes there.
Alkofer tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dennis Alkofer is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer thumps Dos Santos with a low kick.
Dos Santos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Alkofer.
Nice shot lands for Alkofer.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Alkofer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos shoots in but Alkofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Alkofer shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab-cross combination lands for Alkofer and sends Dos Santos crashing to the mat! Alkofer follows him down to the mat - Dos Santos regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alkofer wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is defending well.
Alkofer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alkofer winds up and cracks Dos Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alkofer is controlling the pace.
Alkofer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer slows the pace down in half guard.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Alkofer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Santos looking for subs from the bottom but Alkofer mounts him!
Alkofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Alkofer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer controlling from the full mount.
Alkofer with the ground and pound from mount.
Alkofer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alkofer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Santos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alkofer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dos Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alkofer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Alkofer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Dos Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alkofer throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alkofer.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Alkofer scores with a three punch combo!
Dos Santos checks a leg kick.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Alkofer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up Bruce Dos Santos's cut even more.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alkofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alkofer. Alkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
A right-left combo lands from Alkofer.
Alkofer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Alkofer finish him?
Whack! Alkofer lands a heavy head kick that drops Dos Santos. The ref tackles Alkofer to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dos Santos was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dennis Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Old English has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesus Alvarez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Old English!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez swings for the body but English moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
English shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and English counters by clinching up.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but English keeps him there for the moment.
English is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alvarez can't fight it off and eventually English manages to take the fight to the floor. Alvarez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
English stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
English prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez pulls English in close to prevent any damage.
English tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
English trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Old English has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but English moves out of range.
English shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by English!
It looks like Jesus Alvarez has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from English.
Jesus Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old English.
English closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and English counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Alvarez.
A jab from English finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
English throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
English walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from English lands.
English looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but English persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesus Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
English showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Englishs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from English.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
It looks like Old English has been cut.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent English stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. English doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and English counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and English counters with a single leg into guard. Alvarez didn't expect that.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but English controlling him for the moment.
English trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and English dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Old English will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alvarez lands a head shot.
English takes a shot to the body in his stride.
English closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
English breaks the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and English cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
English fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
English takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
English throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
English shoots in and gets a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
English tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
English postures up.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but English isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jesus Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and English counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English fails with an attempt to clinch.
English avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
English throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez cracks English with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez throws the left hand but English avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
English keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by English.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
English shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and English counters with a thumping low kick.
English scores with a three punch combo!
Alvarez gets caught flat footed, as English shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but English is proving a slippery customer.
English seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alvarez controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
English closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alvarez quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
English is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
English trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez is controlling English's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Old English will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alvarez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alvarez.
English tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
English gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and English takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and English counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
English throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. English does a little dance to reset his feet.
English scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alvarez misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and English counters by clinching up.
Alvarez looking to stall.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. English shakes it off.
No luck for English with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez cracks the inside of English's front leg.
English takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and English counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez cracks English with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
English shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alvarez is trying to defend but English finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez kicks off English and gets to his feet.
English fails with a takedown attempt.
Jesus Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old English.
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of English's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing English off to one side.
English misses with a body kick.
Alvarez stalks English and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into English's face. English staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by English!
English dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on English's head and hops out.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but English moves away.
Old English is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
English takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
English throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez throws a hook but English blocks it.
English throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but English sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
English throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jesus Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
English needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Alvarez clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
English avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
English fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but English sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
English misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but English uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a jab to the body
and English counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by English.
English is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alvarez has his hands on English's head, controlling the position.
English seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
English won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and English counters by clinching up.
English prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but English is controlling him.
English prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
English breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
English wants to clinch but Alvarez slips to the side
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from English does no damage.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but English moved out of range.
English looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to keep English in close.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
English trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
English gets to his feet - Alvarez follows without any prompting.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez punishes English's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez throws out a powerful jab.
English closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - English lands in his opponent's guard.
Old English has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
English with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Old English will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
English throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. English is in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but English is having none of it.
Alvarez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes English off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A nice combination there by English.
English drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez pulls English in to control the position.
English missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
English content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alvarez is looking to slow English down with leg kicks.
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.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and English counters with a one-two to the body.
English fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from English misses.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but English ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and English counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
English drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jesus Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
English misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
English doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
English walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
English tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
English defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
English tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
English tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
English shoots in and bounces Alvarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
English trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to stand but English is controlling the position.
English wanted to stand there but Alvarez had control of the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Jesus Alvarez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
English gets a double leg takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Old English is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Old English.
I think English 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Old English!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vittorino Merlino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vittorino Merlino is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vittorino Merlino!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean misses with a low kick as Merlino jumps back.
Bean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merlino but Merlino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bean is defended easily by Merlino.
Merlino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Merlino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merlino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Merlino stands and throws Bean's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Merlino is trying to ground and pound but Bean uses the momentary lack of control by Merlino to regain half guard.
Merlino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bean sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean trying to control but Merlino postures up.
Merlino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bean is just riding it out for now. Merlino eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bean.
Bean has his foot on Merlino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merlino works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlino forces his way into half guard.
Merlino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Merlino is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlino is trying to work for a kimura but Bean is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Merlino wants to work for an arm triangle but Bean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Merlino uses his free foot to push down on Bean's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlino throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merlino goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bean is on top in guard.
Merlino has control of Bean's left arm, preventing Bean from doing any damage.
Merlino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merlino seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vittorino Merlino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Merlino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Merlino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Merlino wants to pass the guard but Bean is defending well.
Merlino is looking for a kimura but Bean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merlino to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Merlino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bean defending well though.
Merlino is trying to work for a kimura but Bean is defending well.
Merlino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bean defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean is trying to maintain the position but Merlino is very close to passing his half guard.
Bean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merlino.
Merlino is looking for a kimura here.
Vittorino Merlino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merlino passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlino punching from mount but Bean doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Merlino jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bean manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bean is trying to control Merlino's posture but Merlino avoids it.
Merlino looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Merlino goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bean rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Merlino's guard! Nice work there by Bean!
Bean is looking to work some ground and pound but Merlino has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bean's guard.
Merlino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bean has escaped and now he's on top!
Bean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merlino's guard.
Bean is working for a submission of some sort.
Merlino wants to control but Bean is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vittorino Merlino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Merlino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Merlino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Merlino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Merlino is trying to get an arm triangle but Bean is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlino tries to advance to mount but Bean denies him.
Merlino thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bean tries to buck Merlino off but Merlino is having none of it.
Merlino with the ground and pound but Bean regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Merlino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bean has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean tries to roll over but Merlino keeps him under control.
Merlino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bean is trying to maintain the position but Merlino is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Merlino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bean's head.
Merlino is trying to work for a kimura but Bean is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merlino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bean wants to control but Merlino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merlino wants to work for an arm triangle but Bean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Merlino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Merlino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Merlino is working for a submission of some sort.
Merlino frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vittorino Merlino really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Merlino closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bean quickly recovers to half guard.
Merlino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bean is trying to escape back to his feet but Merlino uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Merlino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bean has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bean is looking to reverse the position.
Merlino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bean, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Merlino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Merlino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bean is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merlino off and has taken his back!
Merlino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bean.
Merlino wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlino is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Merlino trying to control the position but Bean manages to sink in the hooks.
Merlino rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bean seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlino is defending against the submission attempts here by Bean.
Bean wants to work for an arm triangle but Merlino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bean is working for a submission of some sort.
Merlino keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vittorino Merlino dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Merlino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlino is working away from the top position though.
Bean wants to get back to his feet.
Merlino is trying to work for a kimura but Bean is defending well.
Merlino wants to work for an arm triangle but Bean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merlino.
Bean regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlino is looking to advance position but Bean has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlino manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Merlino is controlling Bean's trapped leg to prevent Bean from advancing to side control.
Bean wants to control but Merlino is keeping him busy.
Bean is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Bean wants to free his trapped foot but Merlino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merlino preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Merlino is pressing down on Bean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlino trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vittorino Merlino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Merlino 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vittorino Merlino!
During a confident post fight interview, Vittorino Merlino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norwegian Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
240 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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25
249 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Smokealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norwegian Viking!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokealot has closed the distance and engaged Viking in a clinch.
Smokealot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smokealot fails to land with a series of punches.
Viking will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smokealot looks for a takedown but Viking sprawls well.
Smokealot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viking throws out the jab.
Smokealot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smokealot connects with a leg kick. Viking looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viking darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smokealot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viking as he avoids it easily.
Viking displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Sir Smokealot has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viking throws a nice looking combination but Smokealot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norwegian Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smokealot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viking fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smokealot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Viking was covering up waiting for the punch and Smokealot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smokealot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Viking's head.
Viking wants to stand up but Smokealot is controlling him.
Smokealot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokealot is working hard here to advance position.
Smokealot stops Viking from standing up.
Smokealot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Viking tries to escape but Smokealot is in control.
Smokealot is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Viking is trying to escape and Smokealot transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Viking is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smokealot! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sir Smokealot!
Sir Smokealot very nearly forgot to thank Hilo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budiman Prang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Kickstart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Budiman Prang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prang misses with a left hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prang digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Prang walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Prang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Prang.
Prang throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Prang.
Prang lands a body shot.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prang.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prang misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Prang. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Prang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prang wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Prang.
Prang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Prang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Budiman Prang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie throws a body punch but Prang moves out of range.
Prang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prang circles away quickly and effectively.
Prang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prang.
Budiman Prang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Prang misses its intended target.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prang connects with a looping right hand.
Prang stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Prang throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prang avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie tries to bum rush Prang with a series of wild strikes but Prang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prang.
Prang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Prang defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Prang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Prang.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie passes Prang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prang defending well though.
Prang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Prang dodges it nicely.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Prang blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Prang is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
Prang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Prang throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Prang lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie slips a jab from Prang.
The fighters circling - Prang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie lands with a nice combination. Prang backs away looking to recover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prang lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Prang misses with a hook.
Prang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prang 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 one minute gone in the round.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Prang.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prang.
Prang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Prang sprawls well.
Prang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prang gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Prang misses with an elbow over the top.
Prang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prang has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Prang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Prang keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie jumps guard but Prang stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to push Prang away but Prang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Prang is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Prang fails to land.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Prang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prang's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prang throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Prang.
Prang scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie jumps guard but Prang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Prang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie wants to break free but Prang has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Prang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Prang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie tries to work over Prang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prang walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Prang's head.
Prang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Prang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prang.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Prang lands a nice looking body shot.
Prang missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prang throws a body kick that misses.
Prang ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Prang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prang throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prang throws a big shot that misses.
Prang clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Prang connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Prang finds it's target.
Budiman Prang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Prang's body.
Prang lands a jab.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prang slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prang.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prang misses with a double jab
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Prang shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Budiman Prang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Prang missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prang.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Prang is just out of range.
Prang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Prang just misses with a punch to the body.
Prang thows a body shot but no joy.
Prang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie throws a body punch but Prang moves out of range.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Prang avoids it well.
Prang connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Prang controls his hands.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Prang holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Prang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prang.
Prang misses with the head strike.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prang.
Prang avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Prang throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Gracie.
A jab from Prang finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Prang scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Prang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Prang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prang.
A telegraphed right hand from Prang misses the target.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Prang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Prang throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Prang moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Prang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prang.
Prang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prang misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prang's corner calls for a 1-2. Prang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Prang counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prang slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prang throws a shot to the body.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prang.
Prang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prang to keep the fight standing.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prang lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Prang swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prang thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prang.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Prang is just out of range.
Prang misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prang but Prang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prang swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prang misses the shot to the body.
Prang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prang misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Budiman Prang really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Prang throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Prang moves away and avoids it.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prang momentarily.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prang.
Prang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Prang throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Prang saw that one coming.
Prang misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Prang which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Prang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie takes a swing at Prang's ribcage but misses.
Gracie swings for the body but Prang moves out of range.
Prang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prang misses with a looping left.
Gracie punishes Prang's body with a nice straight punch.
Prang lands a right hook to the body.
Prang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Prang misses with a double jab.
Prang misses with a straight left.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Prang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prang defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Prang avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Prang.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Prang looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Prang is just out of range.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Prang scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Prang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Prang misses with a looping left.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Prang is out of range.
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prang misses the jab.
Prang misses with a body shot.
Prang lands a slapping body shot.
Prang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Prang throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Prang is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prang scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Prang didn't see that one coming.
Prang tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie throws a jab when Prang was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but Prang is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Prang. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Budiman Prang dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Prang.
Prang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Prang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prang, as that shot connected.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prang throws a body kick that misses.
Prang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prang's guard.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Prang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Prang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prang is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Prang pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Prang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Budiman Prang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prang wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie has his foot on Prang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prang works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prang wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prang 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Budiman Prang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Position!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
Thompson not doing much here.
Thompson prevents Position from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Position is working hard here to advance position.
Position moves into full guard.
Position is pulling down on Thompson's head to control his posture.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Position is keeping the position.
Position looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Position is working from the bottom.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Position is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Position working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Position trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Position won't allow it.
Position is looking to improve his position.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Position wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Position moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thompson trying to control but Position is working from the bottom.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but Position defends it.
Position gets back to full guard.
Position being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Position is keeping the position.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cole Thompson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Position pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson wants to break free but Position has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Position tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.
Thompson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Position can't fight it off and eventually Thompson manages to take the fight to the floor. Position looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Position is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Position or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Position. Position gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Position. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Position shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Position shoots in but no luck this time.
Position is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Position closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard.
Position passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Position is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Thompson wants to control but Position is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Position is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Position slows the pace down in half guard.
Position is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Position.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson has one foot on Position's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cole Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Position shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thompson throws Position to one side and escapes!
Position fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Position scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Position is dominant here and he's now got Thompson's back!
Thompson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thompson tries to buck Position off but he can't manage it.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to hold on but Position postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Position unloading with bombs!
It looks like Cole Thompson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Position is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thompson is surviving well by controlling Position's body position as best he can.
Position trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thompson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thompson is controlling an arm, preventing Position from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thompson really wants to buck Position off and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Position with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Position dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cole Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Position throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Position shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson cracks Position with an open hand slap.
Position on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Position tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Position manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Position fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Position manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Position avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson leaves Position 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 Sub Position. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Position misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Position, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Position throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Position shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Position swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Position tries to clinch up.
Thompson tries to clinch but Position moves away
so Position counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sub Position overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Position is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Position drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Position off! Position jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Position won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Position is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Position passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Position is controlling him well.
Position is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Thompson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Position advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Position's waist but Position gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Position shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut lands for Position. That snapped Thompson's head back.
Position dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Position's head and hops out.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Position is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Position thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Nice takedown defense from Position. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Position clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Position misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Position is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Position.
Position throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Position off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Position. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Position.
Position keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Position misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is pressing down on Position's thigh, looking to free his foot. Position is holding on for now.
Position controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Position keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Position defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Position looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Position is having none of it.
Position preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cole Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Position misses with a wild combination.
Position shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson throws a low kick but Position avoids it.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Position circles away.
Thompson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thompson blocks the strikes from Position.
Position avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Position is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Position tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the action but Position is working from the bottom.
Position struggling a bit here.
Position tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson wants to control but Position is keeping him busy.
Thompson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Position is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Position is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Thompson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cole Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sub Position is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Position saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson controlling from the top position.
Position is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Position working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Thompson wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
Position pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole Thompson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Position fails with the takedown.
Position tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Position shoots in.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Position throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Position has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Position. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Position is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson works over Position with some ground and pound from guard.
Position not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Position is keeping the position for now.
Position is trying to keep Thompson in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Position looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Position controlling the position.
Thompson advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Thompson stalls from top position.
Position is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thompson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Position keeps working.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Position has managed to free his arm - good work.
Position tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Position is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Position tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Thompson!
Our winner, Cole Thompson, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lil Scrapy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linh Munn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scrapy comes to the cage accompanied by Scrapy Do. Munn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Motivation. Lil Scrapy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lil Scrapy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Linh Munn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrapy connects with a single shot there.
Scrapy stuffs the takedown attempt from Munn. Munn gets slowly back to his feet.
Scrapy lands a slapping body shot.
Munn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scrapy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scrapy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munn on the side of the head.
Scrapy stuffs the takedown.
Lil Scrapy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linh Munn.
Munn shoots in looking for a takedown. Scrapy tries to sprawl out of it but Munn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scrapy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scrapy misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Scrapy.
Munn throws a nice looking combination but Scrapy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn walks into a straight right hand from Scrapy.
Munn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Munn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scrapy.
Good shot there by Scrapy.
Scrapy gets caught napping as Munn dives in and scores a takedown. Scrapy manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Munn stops Scrapy from standing up.
Munn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scrapy wants to stand up but Munn is controlling him.
Scrapy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munn trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrapy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scrapy holds on and takes a little breather.
Scrapy is looking for a triangle but Munn pushes his legs off easily.
Scrapy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Munn throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrapy is trying to keep Munn in close.
Munn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy scores with a nice head shot.
Scrapy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munn.
Scrapy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Munn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Munn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Munn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Munn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Munn avoids the attempt from Scrapy to control.
Scrapy is trying to escape the mount.
Scrapy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munn is looking to sweep but instead, Scrapy has passed into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munn is staying active underneath Scrapy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scrapy wants to stand up but Munn is controlling the position.
Munn wants to control but Scrapy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scrapy trying to control the position from guard on top but Munn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munn looking for a sweep. Not yet Munn, not yet.
Scrapy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munn is keeping the position for now.
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 Lil Scrapy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scrapy throws a series of punches but Munn moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Munn or perhaps it was just good defense by Scrapy which made him look bad.
Munn shoots in for a takedown but Scrapy shows good takedown defense.
Munn tries to move into range but Scrapy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scrapy slaps away a takedown attempt from Munn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lil Scrapy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linh Munn.
Scrapy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scrapy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munn's head.
Scrapy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrapy. Munn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munn misses with a takedown
and Scrapy counters with a one-two to the body.
Scrapy works Munn's body with a nice hook.
Scrapy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scrapy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munn.
A cross from Scrapy lands.
Munn tries for a takedown but Scrapy circles away easily
and Scrapy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Munn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrapy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Munn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scrapy scores with a one two! Munn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scrapy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Munn fails with the takedown
and Scrapy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy cracks Munn with a good jab.
Nice shot by Scrapy.
Munn slips a straight right by Scrapy.
Munn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munn walks into a straight right hand from Scrapy.
Munn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scrapy misses with the combination.
Scrapy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Munn shoots and misses
and Munn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy throws a body punch but Munn moves out of range.
Munn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scrapy swivels and escapes.
Scrapy scores with a shot to the body.
Munn walks into a straight right hand from Scrapy.
Scrapy throws a series of strikes that have Munn backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scrapy slaps away a takedown attempt from Munn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scrapy lands with a straight right. Munn didn't see that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scrapy lands with a shot to the body.
Scrapy lands a nice hook to Munn's body. Munn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Scrapy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munn misses with a hook.
Munn shoots in looking for a takedown but Scrapy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Munn rushes Scrapy and presses him up against the cage.
Munn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scrapy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munn backwards.
Scrapy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munn backwards.
Scrapy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Scrapy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munn doesn't seem phased though.
Munn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scrapy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lil Scrapy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linh Munn.
Scrapy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Munn is looking to clinch but Scrapy is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn fails with the takedown
and Scrapy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scrapy was covering up waiting for the punch and Munn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Munn won't allow Scrapy to get back to his feet.
Munn working some strikes from top position.
Scrapy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munn trying to control but Scrapy is working from the bottom.
Munn postures up in Scrapy's guard and throws a big left but Scrapy blocks it.
Munn trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrapy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munn landing with the ground and pound.
Scrapy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Scrapy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scrapy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrapy working for a submission but Munn is keeping him at bay.
Munn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Munn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Munn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scrapy quickly recovers to half guard.
Munn slips a nice elbow through Scrapy's hands, connecting with Scrapy's forehead.
Scrapy tries to kick Munn off but Munn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scrapy is looking for a sweep. Munn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munn is pressing down on Scrapy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scrapy is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy gets full guard.
Munn won't allow Scrapy to get back to his feet.
Munn throwing strikes but missing.
Munn wants to control from the top but Scrapy keeps moving.
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!
Munn working some strikes from top position.
Munn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munn wants to control from the top but Scrapy keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scrapy wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Linh Munn just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Munn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scrapy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lil Scrapy is winning the standup battle so far.
Munn gets a takedown into half guard.
Scrapy moves into full guard.
Munn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munn prevents Scrapy from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munn throws a big right hand that misses.
Scrapy looking for a sweep. Not yet Scrapy, not yet.
Scrapy keeping moving, preventing Munn from controlling successfully.
Munn landing some decent shots from guard.
Munn prevents Scrapy from getting back to his feet.
Munn stopping the sweep attempt from Scrapy.
Munn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munn chips away with some ground and pound.
Scrapy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munn.
Munn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Munn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scrapy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munn being controlled here momentarily.
Scrapy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scrapy wants to stand and escape but Munn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Lil Scrapy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Scrapy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Munn tries for a takedown but Scrapy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scrapy misses the body punch
and Munn counters with a shoot takedown. Scrapy fights it but they end up in guard.
Munn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Munn stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Scrapy throws up his legs and catches Munn in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Munn tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Scrapy! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lil Scrapy!
Lil Scrapy retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Lil Scrapy gave a big smile as he said 'Lil Scrapy wants another belt. This is a call out to the weight class below and above. I want those belts! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mel Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Mel Manhoef!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Coleman !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manhoef is defended easily by Coleman .
Manhoef throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
Coleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manhoef fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mel Manhoef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Coleman wants to control but Manhoef is having none of it.
Coleman is squirming around, avoiding Manhoef's attempts to control the action.
Coleman is looking to improve his position but Manhoef isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coleman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries to hold on but Manhoef pushes him away.
Manhoef will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coleman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coleman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manhoef looking to finish with strikes here!
Manhoef controlling the position easily from mount.
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manhoef pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Manhoef content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying desperately to improve position.
Manhoef working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Manhoef wants to control the pace but Coleman is squirming around nicely.
Coleman can't escape the position.
Manhoef has hold of Coleman 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coleman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Coleman can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef wants to control the pace but Coleman is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Coleman really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Coleman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Manhoef content just to control the position here.
Coleman tries to lock up and control but Manhoef gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coleman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manhoef is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manhoef looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manhoef misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manhoef with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manhoef!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef is in a horrible position here. Coleman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manhoef is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman avoids the attempt from Manhoef to control.
Coleman looking to finish Manhoef with some ground and pound. This is bad for Manhoef!
Manhoef in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Mel Manhoef's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manhoef shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
Big Mel Manhoef's cut is getting worse.
Manhoef fails with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manhoef's guard now.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Coleman passes into half guard.
Manhoef won't allow Coleman to pass to mount.
Manhoef is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Jeez, Big Mel Manhoef's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Mel Manhoef's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Black Coleman ! Black Coleman retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Black Coleman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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