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BFC 84: New Beginnings PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Purjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. That Lonesome Song by Jamey Johnson kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jukka Purjo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Coleman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jukka Purjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Coleman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Purjo.
Coleman swinging wildly here.
Purjo moves out of range of the strikes.
Purjo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Purjo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Purjo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Purjo counters with a left to the body.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Purjo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Purjo moved out of range nicely.
Coleman misses with a hook. Purjo ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Purjo does it's job there.
Purjo cracks Coleman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Purjo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Coleman to stand back up!
Coleman is rocked!
It looks like Ray Coleman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purjo lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Coleman falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jukka Purjo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauga Manuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Hughes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauga Manuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes lands with a cross.
Manuma throws a head kick that misses.
Manuma misses with a looping right.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Manuma is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
Hughes slips nicely into half guard.
Manuma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is pushing down on Manuma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manuma is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manuma tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Hughes is trying to control. Manuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manuma is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuma won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slow jab from Manuma misses its intended target.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Manuma tumbling to the canvas!
Manuma is rocked!
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes prevents Manuma from getting back to his feet.
Hughes advances to half guard.
Manuma wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Manuma dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuma is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hughes slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manuma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manuma wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes thows a big elbow that misses.
Manuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manuma dives on top into guard.
Hughes looking to control.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes controls Manuma momentarily but Manuma frees himself.
Manuma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manuma has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
Hughes looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manuma wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Manuma wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manuma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Hughes fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manuma sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manuma is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hughes trying to control the action but Manuma is working from the bottom.
Hughes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manuma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manuma is looking to improve his position.
Manuma is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuma is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manuma avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Manuma.
Manuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Nice cross by Manuma.
Manuma throws a push kick but Hughes slaps the foot to one side.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuma momentarily.
Manuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Manuma misses with a head kick.
Hughes feints and as Manuma raises his hands in defense, Hughes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oh Manuma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Manuma is keeping the position.
Manuma seems to have got his legs back now.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes passes Manuma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manuma is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes trying to control the pace.
Hughes with the ground and pound but Manuma uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes drops back looking for a leg! Manuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manuma manages to kick Hughes off! Hughes jumps back into Manuma's guard.
Hughes won't allow Manuma to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Manuma is keeping the position.
Hughes trying to control but Manuma is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice uppercut there from Hughes.
Mauga Manuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuma misses with a body kick.
Hughes jabs at Manuma's body.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mauga Manuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Manuma.
Hughes moves out of range as Manuma strikes.
Manuma throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big left from Manuma misses.
Hughes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hughes.
Manuma throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manuma.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuma misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Manuma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Manuma scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuma throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Manuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manuma drops his hands momentarily and Hughes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manuma throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Manuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuma walks into a left hand.
Manuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuma.
Manuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hughes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manuma's half guard.
Manuma is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Manuma is trying to stand back up but Hughes is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Manuma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
Manuma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manuma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hughes is looking to stall here but Manuma recovers full guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manuma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Manuma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
Matt Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manuma looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Manuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuma avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Manuma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good work by Hughes as he checks the leg kick.
Manuma thows a body shot but no joy.
Manuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manuma scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Manuma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manuma as he avoids it easily.
Hughes slips under a jab from Manuma.
Manuma cracks Hughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes slips a jab from Manuma.
Matt Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manuma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughes tests Manuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuma throws a head kick that half lands.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Manuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Hughes.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes tests Manuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Manuma moved out of range.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuma moves away.
Manuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Mauga Manuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Manuma's head but Manuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes lands a jab.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuma misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Hughes cracks Manuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hughes slips a straight right by Manuma.
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Hughes.
Well Hughes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dag Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Thomas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dag Luther's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dag Luther!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luther doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Dag Luther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luther.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Luther shoots in.
Luther throws and low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Luther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luther dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Luther's head and hops out.
Rick Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Luther.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Luther was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luther tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Luther tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Luther takes one to the chin there.
Luther walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Luther or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Luther throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luther looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luther looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Luther moves away and avoids it.
Luther misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luther's hands.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Luther moves his leg out of the way.
Luther closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas tries to roll over but Luther keeps him under control.
Luther seems to be looking for submissions.
Luther looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Luther tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thomas is trying is best to control the position here.
Luther is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Luther is looking to stall here but Thomas recovers full guard.
Luther is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Luther wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luther content to stall in guard here.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Luther is controlling him.
Luther wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Thomas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Luther tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Luther shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luther throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Luther looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luther tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Thomas misses.
A big right from Luther misses.
Luther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luther takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Rick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Luther. Luther gets slowly back to his feet.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luther waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Luther is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas works Luther's body with a nice hook.
Luther slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luther tries to clinch up.
Luther throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Luther moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Luther closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Luther pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rick Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Luther.
Luther shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Luther is breathing heavily.
Thomas throws the left hand but Luther avoids the punch easily.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Luther's leg but Luther calmly moves out of range.
Luther moves out of range of the strikes.
Luther slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Luther's head.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luther ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Luther gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pushes Luther off looking to stand but Luther dives back in and keeps control.
Thomas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Luther throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luther is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Luther tries to pass to full mount but Thomas defends it.
Luther landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Thomas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Luther throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Luther passes into half guard.
Luther working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Luther is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Thomas is controlling Luther's trapped leg to prevent Luther from advancing to side control.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Luther trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Thomas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Luther fails to land the takedown.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Luther saw that one coming.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luther moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luther swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luther tries to clinch up
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Luther takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Luther.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Luther moves out of range.
Luther tries to clinch up
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luther tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Luther uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Luther shoots and misses
and Luther takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther has a takedown stuffed.
Rick Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Luther.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Luther's shoulder, as Luther tries to avoid the shot.
Rick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Luther moves out of range of the strikes.
Luther fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas scores with a jab. Luther acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Luther moved out of range.
Luther misses with a takedown attempt
and Luther takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luther takes one to the side of the head.
Luther clinches but Thomas breaks the clinch
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Luther's head but Luther sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luther.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Luther moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas throws a hook but Luther avoids it easily.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luther shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Luther was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luther can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Luther thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dag Luther has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Luther looking to ground and pound but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Luther controlling the position easily from mount.
Luther is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thomas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thomas!
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Thomas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buff Bagwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Gull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Gull has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Buff Bagwell's chin.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buff Bagwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Gull!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagwell is looking to clinch.
Gull misses with an uppercut. Bagwell saw that one coming.
Bagwell dodges the punch combination from Gull.
Bagwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Gull throws a lazy right hand but Bagwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gull throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bagwell.
Bagwell checks a low kick from Gull.
Bagwell lands with a shot to the body.
Bagwell tries a low kick but Gull avoids it.
Gull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagwell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gull.
Gull slips under a jab from Bagwell.
Bagwell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bagwell misses with a body shot.
Bagwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gull swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bagwell lands with a cross.
Gull checks a low kick from Bagwell.
Gull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bagwell throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagwell. Gull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gull moves out of range as Bagwell strikes.
Bagwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Gull takes a swing at Bagwell's ribcage but misses.
Gull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagwell.
Gull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bagwell.
Gull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gull throws a looping overhand right but Bagwell ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bagwell somewhat.
Bagwell slips a jab from Gull.
Bagwell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gull's half guard.
Well, if Bagwell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bagwell wants to control but Gull is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bagwell is pressing down on Gull's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gull is holding on for now.
Bagwell not doing much here.
Gull is refusing to be controlled, as Bagwell sits in half guard.
Bagwell works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bagwell wants to control the pace but Gull is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Bagwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Bagwell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwell moves away.
Bagwell looks to land a left hand but Gull moved out of range nicely.
Bagwell staying out of range there.
Gull just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gull.
A telegraphed right hand from Gull misses the target.
Bagwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bagwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gull swinging wildly here.
Bagwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gull's waist but Gull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bagwell off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gull has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bagwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Gull's head.
Bagwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Gull gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bagwell.
Bagwell has Gull up against the cage in a clinch.
Bagwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull is trying to force a seperation but Bagwell has the dominant position.
Gull prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buff Bagwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gull looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bagwell just leaning against Gull, taking a breather.
Bagwell is working for takedown but Gull is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bagwell prevents Gull from breaking the clinch.
Gull manages to break the clinch.
Eli Gull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bagwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gull avoids it really well and circles away.
Gull tests Bagwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bagwell misses with a wild body shot.
Bagwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull misses the shot to the body.
Bagwell looks to land a right hand but Gull moved out of range.
Bagwell throws a shot to the body.
Bagwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Gull misses.
Bagwell scores a takedown into full mount!
Bagwell misses with a head shot.
Bagwell looking to control but Gull is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bagwell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gull is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gull is one step ahead there.
Bagwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gull has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bagwell is proving hard to escape from.
Gull is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bagwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gull manages to get himself to full guard.
Gull keeping moving, preventing Bagwell from controlling successfully.
Bagwell stays in close to Gull's body and controls the position.
Bagwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Bagwell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Gull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Bagwell misses.
Bagwell looks to land a body kick but Gull moved away.
Bagwell missing with a left hand there. Gull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bagwell misses with a wild body shot.
Bagwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gull looks for the body kick but Bagwell saw that one coming.
Bagwell thuds a left hand into Gull's body.
Donk. Gull catches Bagwell right on the button with a cross.
Bagwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gull throws a lazy body kick
and Bagwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bagwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gull sprawls well initially but Bagwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bagwell moves into full mount! Gull won't be happy about that!
Bagwell tries to control but Gull wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gull's face.
Bagwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bagwell looking to control but Gull is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bagwell has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gull is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buff Bagwell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clay Rawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood has chosen Pendulum - Self vs Self as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Clay Rawls could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thor Wood's chin.
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Rawls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Wood!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Wood slams his shin into Rawls's torso.
Rawls swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Rawls scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wood connects with a single shot there.
Rawls stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
A punch lands to the side of Wood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawls is looking to clinch but Wood is avoiding it.
Wood scores with a shot to the body.
Rawls throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wood counters with a body kick that stops Rawls in his tracks momentarily.
Wood lands with a straight right. Rawls didn't see that one coming.
Wood with a hook.
A good leg kick by Wood.
Rawls tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Rawls thows a body shot but no joy.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
Rawls is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throws a good cross that connects.
Rawls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
Rawls on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wood. That's going to slow Rawls down.
Clay Rawls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood clinches with his opponent.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawls blocks it with crossed arms.
Wood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood leaning against his opponent.
Wood is pressed up against the cage. Rawls has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wood down to the mat. Wood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rawls's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Rawls with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Rawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawls avoids the body shot from Wood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood thuds his right hand into Rawls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rawls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rawls will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wood lands a head kick!
Rawls is rocked!
Rawls on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Rawls is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling a little - Wood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rawls seems to have got his legs back now.
Rawls is looking to clinch but Wood is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Wood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wood gets a clinch.
Rawls drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rawls lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood stalling in the clinch.
Wood lands a nice knee to the body.
Wood scores a nice knee to the body.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wood scores with a knee to the head.
Wood lands a shot to the body.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawls blocks it with crossed arms.
Wood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rawls in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawls blocks it with crossed arms.
Wood scores with a knee to the head.
Rawls tries for a takedown but Wood manages to get underhooks.
Rawls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Rawls takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wood crunches a lovely knee into Rawls's ribcage.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawls has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rawls in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawls looking for a takedown.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Rawls is blocking nicely.
Wood lands a left hand.
Wood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wood lands a knee to the head.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rawls blocking some punches.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawls blocks it with crossed arms.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Rawls is trying to drag Wood to the mat but Wood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rawls drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rawls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawls is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wood dominated that round.
That's time! Rawls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Wood.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wood.
Wood misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Wood.
Rawls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat.
Rawls shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Wood with a nice cross.
Rawls misses the body punch
and Wood counters with a head kick that drops Rawls to the mat! Rawls scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood pushes Rawls away with a front kick.
Rawls shoots in for a takedown but Wood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rawls there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid body kick from Wood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wood takes the fight into the clinch.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawls blocks it with crossed arms.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rawls drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Rawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood lands a right hand.
Wood drops Rawls with a big knee straight up the middle! Rawls is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wood is looking to clinch.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rawls's sensitive parts.
Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rawls stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wood scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Wood.
Rawls tries to clinch but Wood moves away
and Wood counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Wood looks at the referee who does nothing so Wood lands a crushing right that sends Rawls to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Wood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Ayala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulohot Yokohama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nore - Cocaine Cowboys. Yokohama has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hulohot Yokohama enters the cage!
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179 lbs
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177 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorge Ayala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulohot Yokohama!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yokohama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ayala backs up against the cage.
Ayala feints and as Yokohama raises his hands in defense, Ayala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yokohama trying to control the position here.
Ayala trying to control but Yokohama is working from the bottom.
Ayala looking to sit in guard and control but Yokohama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yokohama wants to pass the guard but Ayala is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ayala being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ayala has Yokohama pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ayala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yokohama!
Ayala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yokohama is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ayala throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yokohama because Ayala loaded up on that one.
Yokohama is working to get back to half guard.
Yokohama is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ayala throwing strikes here but Yokohama is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulohot Yokohama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yokohama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yokohama scores with a three punch combo!
Yokohama throws a hook to the side of Ayala's head but Ayala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ayala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorge Ayala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yokohama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ayala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yokohama was well out of range. Poor timing from Ayala.
Ayala blocks a leg kick.
Yokohama throws a solid leg kick but Ayala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yokohama.
Ayala checks the leg kick.
Yokohama ducks under a wild hook from Ayala.
Yokohama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ayala trying to control but Yokohama is working from the bottom.
Ayala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayala trying to control but Yokohama is working from the bottom.
Ayala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yokohama's head.
Ayala stays in close to Yokohama's body and controls the position.
Ayala seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yokohama for as long as he can get away with.
Ayala trying to control but Yokohama is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ayala wants to pass the guard but Yokohama is keeping the position.
Ayala postures up in Yokohama's guard and throws a big left but Yokohama blocks it.
Ayala thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama wants to stand but Ayala is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yokohama throws a series of punches but Ayala moves out of range.
Yokohama throws a jab when Ayala was well out of range.
Ayala misses the shot to the body.
Hulohot Yokohama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ayala staying out of range there.
Yokohama throws a jab but it's blocked by Ayala.
Ayala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yokohama being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayala landing strikes.
Ayala is looking to take a break and control but Yokohama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Ayala crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yokohama tries to bench press Ayala off him but Ayala keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Ayala 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. 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.
Yokohama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ayala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yokohama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ayala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yokohama throws a shot to the body.
Ayala shoots in and drives through. Yokohama sprawls well.
Ayala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yokohama is looking to clinch.
Ayala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yokohama moves into the clinch.
Ayala wants to get back to striking at distance but Yokohama won't allow it.
Yokohama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yokohama has had enough of the clinch but Ayala keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Yokohama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yokohama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yokohama misses with a looping left.
Yokohama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yokohama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yokohama staying out of range there.
Ayala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ayala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yokohama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Ayala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayala is trying to stall.
Yokohama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yokohama doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayala circles away.
Yokohama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yokohama throws the left hand but Ayala avoids the punch easily.
Yokohama lands with a slapping head kick.
Ayala misses with a wild body shot.
Ayala tries for a takedown but Yokohama circles away easily
and Yokohama moves into the clinch.
Yokohama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yokohama throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayala misses with a wild body shot.
Yokohama delivers a nice body kick.
Yokohama wants to clinch up but Ayala keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Ayala blocks the low kick.
Yokohama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ayala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yokohama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yokohama wants to clinch.
A jab from Yokohama misses.
Yokohama lands with a good body shot.
Yokohama misses with an uppercut. Ayala saw that one coming.
Yokohama clinches.
Yokohama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yokohama can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama keeps control of Ayala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ayala tries to pull guard but Yokohama won't allow it.
Yokohama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yokohama throws a body punch but Ayala moves out of range.
Ayala misses with a takedown
and Yokohama counters with a straight right hand.
Ayala with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yokohama is looking to clinch but Ayala is avoiding it.
Yokohama is looking to clinch but Ayala is avoiding it.
Ayala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Yokohama misses its intended target.
Yokohama works Ayala's body with a nice hook.
Ayala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yokohama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yokohama throws a right and a left that Ayala avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ayala.
Yokohama lands a really nice looking cross but Ayala seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayala throws a body punch but Yokohama moves out of range.
Ayala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Yokohama coming out on top.
Yokohama moves in looking to clinch but Ayala pushes him off.
Ayala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yokohama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yokohama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ayala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yokohama moves away from the strike by Ayala.
Ayala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yokohama counters with a big head kick but Ayala shrugs it off.
Yokohama throws a head kick that Ayala semi-blocks.
Ayala is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ayala keeps the fight on the outside.
Yokohama scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Yokohama. That snapped Ayala's head back.
Yokohama avoids the body shot from Ayala.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulohot Yokohama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yokohama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulohot Yokohama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Barbarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barbarino might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Barbarino song. Kenner has chosen as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that DeAngelo Kenner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinnie Barbarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DeAngelo Kenner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarino dodges the punch combination from Kenner.
The fighters circling - Kenner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kenner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kenner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Vinnie Barbarino has been cut.
Kenner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vinnie Barbarino's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinnie Barbarino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DeAngelo Kenner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar De la Hoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De la Hoya's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rocky Theme Song. Malone has chosen Yolanda Be Cool - We No Speak Americano as his entrance music. Patrick Malone acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar De la Hoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Malone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone tries to score a power double leg takedown but De la Hoya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malone somewhat.
A punch combination from De la Hoya misses.
A combination from De la Hoya does no damage.
Malone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malone postures up and lands a big shot to De la Hoya's brow.
Malone postures up in De la Hoya's guard and throws a big left but De la Hoya blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malone throwing strikes from guard but De la Hoya blocks nicely.
De la Hoya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malone.
Malone stands up over De la Hoya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone preventing the sweep.
Malone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malone trying to control but De la Hoya is working from the bottom.
Malone throwing strikes from guard but De la Hoya blocks nicely.
De la Hoya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malone on the ground.
Malone looking to pass the guard.
De la Hoya wants to sweep but no luck.
Malone postures up in De la Hoya's guard and throws a big left but De la Hoya blocks it.
De la Hoya is trying to keep Malone in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone connects with a jab.
Malone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De la Hoya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone throws a hook to the side of De la Hoya's head but De la Hoya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De la Hoya as he jumps to the side.
De la Hoya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De la Hoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malone.
De la Hoya thows a body shot but no joy.
Malone swings for the body but De la Hoya moves out of range.
De la Hoya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malone's hands.
De la Hoya slips a jab from Malone.
De la Hoya misses with a series of wild punches.
De la Hoya lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De la Hoya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De la Hoya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De la Hoya!
Malone throws out a loose jab but De la Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
De la Hoya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oscar De la Hoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De la Hoya keeps the fight on the outside.
De la Hoya misses with a jab to the body
and Malone counters by clinching up.
De la Hoya scores with a shot to the side of Malone's head.
De la Hoya presses Malone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De la Hoya breaks the clinch.
De la Hoya misses with a body shot.
De la Hoya is looking to wear down Malone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malone scores a takedown into full mount!
Malone looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone lands a heavy elbow.
Malone throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Malone throwing strikes here but De la Hoya is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De la Hoya is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Malone with the ground and pound from mount.
De la Hoya wants to hold on but Malone pushes him away.
De la Hoya wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Malone.
Malone unloads with some shots from mount but De la Hoya bucks and avoids them well.
De la Hoya tries to hold on but Malone postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Malone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malone throws a hook but De la Hoya avoids it easily.
De la Hoya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De la Hoya sprawls well. De la Hoya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
De la Hoya misses with a double jab
and Malone counters with a takedown into side control.
Malone with the ground and pound but De la Hoya regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Malone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De la Hoya's head.
Malone thows a huge punch but De la Hoya dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing De la Hoya to regain full guard.
Malone postures up in De la Hoya's guard and throws a big left but De la Hoya blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malone misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone is breathing heavily.
De la Hoya cracks Malone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malone.
Oscar De la Hoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Malone.
De la Hoya stalks Malone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malone's face. Malone staggers backwards, shaken.
De la Hoya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De la Hoya throws a combination that misses
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
De la Hoya misses with the combination.
De la Hoya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone misses with a double jab
and De la Hoya counters with a left and a right that stings Malone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De la Hoya, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from De la Hoya. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
De la Hoya tries to bum rush Malone with a series of wild strikes but Malone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - De la Hoya scores with a four punch combination!
De la Hoya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malone counters with a left to the body.
De la Hoya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De la Hoya misses with a series of wild punches.
De la Hoya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malone throws out the jab.
Malone thows a body shot but no joy.
De la Hoya throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone tries to clinch up
and De la Hoya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De la Hoya fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De la Hoya misses the jab.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De la Hoya avoids it really well and circles away.
De la Hoya throws a combination that misses
and Malone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De la Hoya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malone.
Malone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De la Hoya's head.
Malone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malone thows a huge punch but De la Hoya dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De la Hoya taking some punishment here, with Malone in his half guard.
Malone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malone is just content to waste time from the top position. De la Hoya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Malone throwing strikes from guard but De la Hoya blocks nicely.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone throwing strikes from guard but De la Hoya blocks nicely.
De la Hoya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar De la Hoya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De la Hoya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Malone misses.
De la Hoya throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Malone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Malone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De la Hoya avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malone.
Malone throws some wild stikes that De la Hoya manages to avoid easily.
De la Hoya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De la Hoya wants to control but Malone is having none of it.
Malone looking to secure an arm triangle but De la Hoya defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone looking to finish with strikes here!
Malone throwing strikes but De la Hoya recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Malone 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.
De la Hoya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De la Hoya tries to get out of the position.
De la Hoya regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De la Hoya dives on top into guard.
Malone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De la Hoya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De la Hoya wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Malone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Malone is looking for a sweep. De la Hoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De la Hoya misses with a two punch combination.
Oscar De la Hoya is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De la Hoya throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from De la Hoya.
De la Hoya scores with a hook to the body. Malone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De la Hoya lands a slapping body shot.
De la Hoya goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De la Hoya looks to land a combination but Malone avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from De la Hoya.
Oscar De la Hoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone moves in looking to clinch but De la Hoya pushes him off.
De la Hoya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De la Hoya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar De la Hoya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De la Hoya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oscar De la Hoya!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeki Ata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ata comes into the arena with E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable blaring out of the sound system. Santiago Da Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zeki Ata's chin.
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290 lbs
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296 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeki Ata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Santiago Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ata throws a right hand that Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva also avoids with ease.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Ata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ata down.
Ata throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ata.
Da Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Ata scoring with strikes.
Ata has knee on belly momentarily but Da Silva bucks him off and regains half guard.
Ata trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva pushes Ata off and gets back to his feet.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Ata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ata down.
Ata misses with a body shot.
Ata throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Ata cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ata.
An inside leg kick from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Ata.
Ata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ata lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ata.
Da Silva looks gassed!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Ata.
Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ata.
Ata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ata.
Ata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Da Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ata scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ata gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ata has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Ata is working for takedown but Da Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeki Ata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Ata gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ata lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ata is defending well for now.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ata is defending well for now.
Ata tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Ata.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Ata wants a takedown.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Ata is blocking nicely.
Ata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Ata is blocking nicely.
Ata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ata just leaning against Da Silva, taking a breather.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Ata.
Ata lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ata.
Ata lands a body punch.
Ata cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Ata scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ata stalling.
Ata throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Nice body punch from Ata - that landed with a thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Da Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ata lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ata.
A right hook to the body lands for Ata.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short uppercut from Ata.
Ata lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
Ata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A short right from Ata on the inside.
Ata wants the takedown. Da Silva is fighting it off but Ata persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Silva's guard against the cage.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Ata tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ata pushing down on Da Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeki Ata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Da Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ata digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Da Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ata lands a nice hook to Da Silva's body. Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ata scores a takedown into full mount!
Da Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ata unloading with bombs!
Ata dominating with strikes here.
That has opened up Santiago Da Silva's cut even more.
Da Silva bucks up and throws Ata to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ata misses with the combination.
Ata lands with a good body shot.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Ata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Ata's shoulder, as Ata tries to avoid the shot.
Zeki Ata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ata finds it's way through Da Silva's defenses.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
The cut above Santiago Da Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ata blocks a jab.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Ata had a free shot at his head there.
Santiago Da Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ata.
Ata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ata lands in his opponent's guard.
Ata postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ata trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Ata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Da Silva's guard.
Ata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ata is looking for a kimura but Da Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ata to get the leverage.
Da Silva pushes Ata off looking to stand but Ata dives back in and keeps control.
Da Silva has hold of Ata's hands but Ata slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ata stops Da Silva from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva has hold of Ata's hands but Ata slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ata slows the pace down in half guard.
Da Silva won't allow Ata to pass to mount.
Ata working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ata lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Santiago Da Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeki Ata!
Zeki Ata retains his super heavyweight title!
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