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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bambooo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajax Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bambooo Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bambooo Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ajax Swan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Swan. Those never looked like landing.
Swan misses with a combination
and Man counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Swan!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Swan tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Man punching from mount but Swan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Swan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Man.
Man trying to control but Swan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Man there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Man pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Swan can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swan is looking to escape.
Man with the ground and pound from mount.
Swan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control but Swan is having none of it.
Man thowing shots but they're missing.
Swan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Man.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swan is looking to escape.
Man in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Man.
Swan is trying to escape the mount.
Swan wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Swan is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man 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.
Bambooo Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Swan slips the punch.
Swan misses with a hook to the body
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ajax Swan has been cut.
Swan misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Swan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Swan slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swan stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Swan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swan throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Swan misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No joy there for Swan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man throws a hook but Swan blocks it.
Swan throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
A left and a right from Swan both land. Nice combination.
Ajax Swan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swan throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Swan does no damage.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swan.
Swan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bambooo Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swan swinging wildly here.
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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swan.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swan misses with a double jab.
Swan tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Swan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ajax Swan'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.
Sloppy strikes from Swan. Those never looked like landing.
Swan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Swan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Swan throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swan avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Swan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swan.
Horrible takedown by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Swan which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bambooo Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man throws out a loose jab but Swan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Man looks for a takedown but Swan sprawls well.
Swan throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Swan. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swan.
Swan misses with a few strikes there.
Ajax Swan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swan tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Swan.
Man throws a hook but Swan avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man walks into a jab.
Swan tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swan throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Swan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swan looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Swan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ajax Swan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swan is looking to score with low kicks.
Swan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Swan.
Man drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man passes into half guard.
Swan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Swan defends it.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Man is stalling here. Swan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Man seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Swan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan lands with a nice combination. Man backs away looking to recover.
Swan misses with the combination.
Swan lands a two punch combo.
Swan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Swan throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man looks to land a right hand but Swan moved out of range.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Swan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swan scores with a one two! Man had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bambooo Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ajax Swan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ajax Swan's cut.
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!
Swan throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swan throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man dives in and grabs Swan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swan pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Swan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swan takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Man trying to control from half guard but Swan is working away.
Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bambooo Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man moves into full mount! Swan won't be happy about that!
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bambooo Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swan is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is really struggling to control Swan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Swan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swan tries to lock up and control but Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Man throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Man raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ajax Swan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poor strikes thrown by Man there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swan can't escape the position.
Man is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swan can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man looking to secure an arm triangle but Swan defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bambooo Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swan 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajax Swan!
Ajax Swan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aruneru Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arona comes to the cage accompanied by Knock you out!. The key to victory for Jon Arona has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aruneru Hero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hero is looking to clinch but Arona is avoiding it.
Hero moves in looking to clinch but Arona pushes him off.
Arona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arona misses with a series of wild punches.
Arona throws a combination that misses
and Hero 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.
Hero misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Hero.
Arona doesn't manage to clinch there - Hero circles away.
Hero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hero pushes off an throws an elbow but Arona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hero is trying to force a seperation but Arona has the dominant position.
Arona is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero clinches up against the cage.
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Hero breaks the clinch.
Arona moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona tries to clinch but Hero moves away
and Hero counters with a three punch combo that has Arona backing up. Arona nods at Hero to acknowledge the strikes.
Arona closes the distance and clinches.
Arona lands with a light punch inside.
Arona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hero misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Arona tries to break free but Hero pushes him back against the cage.
Arona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arona jabs at Hero's body.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Arona lands with an overhand left.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arona closes the distance but Hero moves to the side
and Hero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Arona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arona blocks the body kick.
Arona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arona.
Arona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arona tries to clinch up.
Hero is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
Arona blocks a head kick by Hero.
Arona closes the distance and pushes Hero back into the cage.
Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arona tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.
Arona is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Arona scores with a jab.
Hero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arona wants to clinch but Hero slips to the side
and Hero counters with a big head kick but Arona shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Hero forces Arona back against the cage and clinches.
Arona is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hero trying to control the position but instead, Arona has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hero into the cage.
Arona swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hero misses with a knee to the head.
Arona taking a breather.
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arona wants to clinch up but Hero keeps it at a distance.
Arona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hero throws a series of punches but Arona avoids them all with ease.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Arona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four 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.
Arona is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arona throws a right hand that misses
and Hero counters with a nice uppercut.
Arona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hero throws a right hand that Arona ducks under and follows up with a left that Arona also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero throws a right hand that Arona ducks under and follows up with a left that Arona also avoids with ease.
Arona lands a really nice looking cross but Hero seems unphased.
Arona throws out a powerful jab.
Arona moves out of range of the body kick.
Hero works over Arona's head and body with a nice combination.
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 wants to clinch but Hero slips to the side
and Hero counters with a series of strikes. Arona will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arona doesn't manage to clinch there - Hero circles away.
Arona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aruneru Hero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arona has Hero up against the cage in a clinch.
Hero is rocked!
Hero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arona blocks it with crossed arms.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Arona finish him?
Arona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arona dips a shoulder and cracks Hero with a mighty uppercut! Hero falls back against the cage and Arona unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hero is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Arona screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Arona!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between New Tall Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Valentino (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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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Tall Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino pushes Guy up against the cage in a clinch.
Guy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentino smiles and moves away.
Guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valentino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valentino defends it well.
Valentino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guy pulls his head out easily.
Valentino wants to get back to full guard.
Guy prevents Valentino from standing back up.
Valentino manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Valentino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valentino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like New Tall Guy has been cut.
Guy is trying to drag Valentino to the mat but Valentino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy tries to pull guard but Valentino holds him up against the cage and eventually Guy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Tall Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino working Guy over with knees to the body.
Valentino lands a knee to the head.
Guy jumps guard but Valentino stands there with Guy around his waist. Guy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentino smiles and moves away.
Valentino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valentino takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentino connects with a knee to the head.
Valentino with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino scores with a knee to the head.
Guy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valentino to keep the fight standing.
Guy is trying to pull guard but Valentino has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Valentino.
Guy is rocked!
Guy takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentino has Guy pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Guy is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Valentino - that's hurt Guy badly! Oh, another knee lands and Guy is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Guy doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). James Valentino!
James Valentino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Sypher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antifanz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Sypher!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sypher is looking to clinch but Del Norte is avoiding it.
Sypher looks for a takedown but Del Norte sprawls well.
Del Norte lands a leg kick that knocks Sypher off balance momentarily.
Del Norte closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Norte lands in his opponent's guard.
Del Norte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Del Norte postures up in Sypher's guard and throws a big left but Sypher blocks it.
Sypher looking to control.
Del Norte stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Norte scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Daniel Sypher has been cut.
Del Norte shoots in and drives through. Sypher sprawls well.
Del Norte drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Sypher keeps moving.
Del Norte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Del Norte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Sypher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Norte tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Del Norte seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sypher can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sypher keeps working.
Sypher wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Norte crunches a massive hammerfist down on Sypher - he's out! Del Norte Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antifanz Del Norte!
A very excited looking Antifanz Del Norte made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lick Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard has chosen Let Your Backbone Slide as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
255 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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260 lbs
16 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lick Hard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and Hard counters with a head kick.
Hard throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Hard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko seems keen to control Hard's posture.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Hard in close.
Hard is fighting to break Emelianenko's control of his arms but Emelianenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hard wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Hard is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hard preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aleksander Emelianenko just wasn't active enough.
Emelianenko with a nice cross.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hard.
Hard misses with a two punch combination.
Hard drives through with a takedown into Emelianenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from 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!
Hard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hard stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Hard off! Hard jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko has his hands on Hard's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aleksander Emelianenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianenko is fending him off so far but Hard persists. Nope, Emelianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksander Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lick Hard.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Hard throws a one two combo.
Hard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hard looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hard misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianenko.
Hard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Hard on that attempt.
Hard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emelianenko swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko lands a jab to Hard's midsection.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Hard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelianenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Hard with a series of wild strikes but Hard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emelianenko with a jab.
Hard looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Hard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hard swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Nice cross by Emelianenko.
Hard throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Hard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Hard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Emelianenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hard shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hard. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko lands an overhand right.
Emelianenko lands a big uppercut and Hard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hard looks OK. Emelianenko waves Hard back to his feet!
Hard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hard's head, knocking him out cold! Emelianenko is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksander Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Wings of Apocalypse. Kilimanjaro has chosen David Guetta - She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) ft. Sia as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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30
165 lbs
16 - 12 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lincoln Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes closes the distance and pushes Kilimanjaro back into the cage.
Kilimanjaro successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hayes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilimanjaro is retaining full guard.
Kilimanjaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Kilimanjaro is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro is trying to control the position but Hayes postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lincoln Hayes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hayes cracks Kilimanjaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilimanjaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kilimanjaro closes the distance and clinches.
Kilimanjaro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hayes postures up.
Hayes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lincoln Hayes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kilimanjaro loads up on a big right hand but Hayes slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Kilimanjaro is avoiding it.
Kilimanjaro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hayes to the mat! Hayes manages to get full guard.
Kilimanjaro lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kilimanjaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilimanjaro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilimanjaro slips nicely into half guard.
Kilimanjaro wants to take a breather but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayes is trying to maintain the position but Kilimanjaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Kilimanjaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Hayes.
Kilimanjaro slows down the pace here.
Kilimanjaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro works over Hayes's head and body with a nice combination.
Lincoln Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Kilimanjaro misses.
Hayes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilimanjaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilimanjaro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilimanjaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Kilimanjaro is avoiding it.
Kilimanjaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kilimanjaro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kilimanjaro landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro is trying to control here but Hayes has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Kilimanjaro dominated that round.
That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilimanjaro looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Kilimanjaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Hector Kilimanjaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilimanjaro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hayes's guard.
Kilimanjaro 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.
Kilimanjaro wants to pass the guard but Hayes is keeping the position.
Hayes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilimanjaro wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Kilimanjaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is positioning himself well to prevent Kilimanjaro advancing to mount.
Kilimanjaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kilimanjaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Hayes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilimanjaro.
Hayes wants to improve his position but Kilimanjaro is controlling well.
Kilimanjaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes has one foot on Kilimanjaro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense.
Kilimanjaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Kilimanjaro misses with a low kick.
Kilimanjaro moves out of range as Hayes strikes.
Kilimanjaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Hayes clinches up with Kilimanjaro and pushes him back against the cage.
Hayes gets underhooks to prevent Kilimanjaro's takedown attempt.
Hayes misses with some punches.
Hayes has a couple of punches blocked by Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kilimanjaro trying to pass the guard but Hayes defending well.
Kilimanjaro trying to control from half guard but Hayes is working away.
Kilimanjaro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hayes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kilimanjaro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hector Kilimanjaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilimanjaro throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kilimanjaro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hayes's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Kilimanjaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hayes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilimanjaro with a poor takedown
and Hayes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilimanjaro's head.
Kilimanjaro rushes Hayes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kilimanjaro tries to pull guard but Hayes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kilimanjaro drops back down to his feet.
Kilimanjaro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lincoln Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Kilimanjaro.
Hayes stops a takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Hayes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilimanjaro's elbow.
Hayes lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hayes fails to land.
Hayes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilimanjaro controls his hands.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilimanjaro won't allow it.
Hayes stalling against the cage.
Kilimanjaro manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lincoln Hayes just wasn't active enough.
Kilimanjaro tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilimanjaro throws a sloppy head kick and Hayes moves out of range easily.
Kilimanjaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilimanjaro won't allow it.
Kilimanjaro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hayes uses from the top position.
Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kilimanjaro's guard.
Hayes preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lincoln Hayes just wasn't active enough.
Hayes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lincoln Hayes is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilimanjaro blocks a jab.
Kilimanjaro misses with a two punch combination.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilimanjaro walks into a stiff left hand from Hayes.
Kilimanjaro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayes's waist but Hayes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilimanjaro off to one side.
Kilimanjaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilimanjaro moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Hayes.
Hayes lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilimanjaro backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
Kilimanjaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayes controls his hands.
Hayes misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilimanjaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes can't find room to land a body shot as Kilimanjaro controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hayes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Hayes.
Kilimanjaro can't get the takedown.
Hayes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kilimanjaro jumps into guard, dragging Hayes to the mat.
Kilimanjaro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hayes has passed into side control.
Hayes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kilimanjaro to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Hayes catches Kilimanjaro right on the button with a cross.
Kilimanjaro tries for a takedown but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilimanjaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Kilimanjaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilimanjaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilimanjaro throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
Hector Kilimanjaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilimanjaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hayes's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayes connects with an inside leg kick.
Hayes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilimanjaro, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hayes clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hayes tries to clinch there but Kilimanjaro circles away.
Hayes throws a body punch but Kilimanjaro moves out of range.
Kilimanjaro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hayes misses with a hook. Kilimanjaro ducked under it nicely.
Kilimanjaro tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilimanjaro with a poor takedown
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes tries to clinch but Kilimanjaro moves out of range.
Kilimanjaro slips under a jab.
Kilimanjaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayes blocks a leg kick.
Hayes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hayes thows a body shot but no joy.
Hayes scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro blocks a head kick by Hayes.
Kilimanjaro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kilimanjaro counters with a three punch combo that has Hayes backing up. Hayes nods at Kilimanjaro to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayes works the jab nicely.
A big left from Hayes misses.
Kilimanjaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilimanjaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hayes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hayes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayes.
Hayes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilimanjaro jumps guard and drags Hayes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kilimanjaro's guard.
Kilimanjaro is trying to hold Hayes in close to prevent damage but Hayes has managed to pass into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Hayes is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro manages to get to full guard.
Kilimanjaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hayes trying to control but Kilimanjaro is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lincoln Hayes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hayes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilimanjaro clobbers Hayes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hayes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilimanjaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes lands the left hand.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Lincoln Hayes has been cut.
Kilimanjaro fails with a takedown attempt.
Lincoln Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Kilimanjaro.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and Kilimanjaro moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hector Kilimanjaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Hayes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hayes throws out a powerful jab.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Kilimanjaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilimanjaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayes.
Kilimanjaro is working for takedown but Hayes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kilimanjaro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hayes is trying to keep an underhook but Kilimanjaro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kilimanjaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though.
Kilimanjaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hayes is refusing to be controlled, as Kilimanjaro sits in half guard.
Kilimanjaro seems to be working for a kimura but Hayes defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is pressing down on Kilimanjaro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilimanjaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilimanjaro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hayes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kilimanjaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.
Lincoln Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro connects with a couple of short punches.
Hayes wants to get back to his feet but Kilimanjaro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kilimanjaro trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Kilimanjaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilimanjaro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kilimanjaro throwing strikes but missing.
Kilimanjaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayes is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilimanjaro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hector Kilimanjaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kilimanjaro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hector Kilimanjaro was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayes but Hayes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilimanjaro circles away.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilimanjaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilimanjaro drives through and clinches with Hayes against the cage.
Hayes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayes stops a takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Lincoln Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Kilimanjaro.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hayes.
Hayes trying to control the position but instead, Kilimanjaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hayes into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilimanjaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hayes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kilimanjaro ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Kilimanjaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kilimanjaro 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 46:49
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Kilimanjaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Kilimanjaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clone Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banner Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clone Coleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clone Coleman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Banner Bo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bo as Coleman shoots in.
Coleman slips under a jab.
Coleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bo was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman .
Coleman dodges the punch combination from Bo.
Banner Bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bo is trying to defend but Coleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Bo's hands, connecting with Bo's forehead.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but Bo defending well.
Bo tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Bo looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman wants to free his trapped foot but Bo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bo is pressing down on Coleman 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bo, not yet.
Bo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman 's 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!
Bo won't allow Coleman to get back to his feet.
Bo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bo throws an elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bo's guard. Nice move by Coleman !
Bo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bo is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bo manages to get himself to full guard.
Bo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bo 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.
Bo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bo is retaining full guard.
Coleman pushing down on Bo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coleman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bo?
Bo working to try and regain half guard.
Coleman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bo is looking to escape.
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 Clone Coleman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bo misses with a few strikes there.
Bo throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
Bo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bo gets caught flat footed, as Coleman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Coleman distracts Bo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coleman passes Bo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coleman 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.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bo.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman stands up over Bo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Bo wants to sweep but Coleman has passed to side control!
Bo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman cracks Bo with a big right hand but Bo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to advance to mount but Bo denies him.
Bo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Coleman trying to control the position but Bo is working away.
Coleman lands a few punches from side control.
Coleman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bo, who protects the arm well.
Coleman lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Coleman .
Coleman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coleman working away.
Bo tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Coleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Coleman easily slips into full mount!
Clone Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bo is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
Coleman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bo is rocked!
Bo is trying to escape the mount.
Coleman loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bo scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Coleman land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Coleman stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clone Coleman !
Clone Coleman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Don't Worry, Be Happy! as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Miller!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Oudomphonephaivanh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miller finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Miller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oudomphonephaivanh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Miller slips a straight right by Oudomphonephaivanh.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller motions for Oudomphonephaivanh to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oudomphonephaivanh moves away.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Oudomphonephaivanh is just out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oudomphonephaivanh enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oudomphonephaivanh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Oudomphonephaivanh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Miller controls Oudomphonephaivanh momentarily but Oudomphonephaivanh frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugo Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
A combination from Oudomphonephaivanh does no damage.
Oudomphonephaivanh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oudomphonephaivanh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miller if he has to take too many more of those.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller throws a nice head kick!
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Oudomphonephaivanh moved out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oudomphonephaivanh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Oudomphonephaivanh is predictable there
and Miller counters with a leg kick.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller lunges at Oudomphonephaivanh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oudomphonephaivanh's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
An inside leg kick from Oudomphonephaivanh misses.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Oudomphonephaivanh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller with a jab.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Oudomphonephaivanh sprawls well.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller tries to work over Oudomphonephaivanh's front leg with a kick but Oudomphonephaivanh checks it.
Miller checks the leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oudomphonephaivanh manages to avoid it.
Miller tries to work over Oudomphonephaivanh's front leg with a kick but Oudomphonephaivanh checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Oudomphonephaivanh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Oudomphonephaivanh saw it coming and moves away.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oudomphonephaivanh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a head kick but it misses.
Oudomphonephaivanh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Miller tenderised Oudomphonephaivanh's leg. Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oudomphonephaivanh scoring well with a low kick there.
Oudomphonephaivanh tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Miller misses
and Oudomphonephaivanh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Miller 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.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Oudomphonephaivanh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oudomphonephaivanh moves away.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oudomphonephaivanh was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Hugo Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Oudomphonephaivanh ducks down to avoid it.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a wild body shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oudomphonephaivanh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oudomphonephaivanh rather than just go for the knockout.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oudomphonephaivanh was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller lands a head shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a combination that misses
and Oudomphonephaivanh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hugo Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Oudomphonephaivanh misses the target.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller feints and then cracks Oudomphonephaivanh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oudomphonephaivanh down.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oudomphonephaivanh.
That kick from Miller tenderised Oudomphonephaivanh's leg. Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Oudomphonephaivanh sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oudomphonephaivanh tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oudomphonephaivanh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Oudomphonephaivanh is just out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Miller.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oudomphonephaivanh throws out the jab.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oudomphonephaivanh. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oudomphonephaivanh.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Oudomphonephaivanh avoids the body shot from Miller.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Miller lands a nice looking body kick.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miller throws a body punch but Oudomphonephaivanh moves out of range.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oudomphonephaivanh at a distance.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oudomphonephaivanh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugo Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Oudomphonephaivanh pushes him off.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Oudomphonephaivanh's front leg but catches the back leg as Oudomphonephaivanh tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oudomphonephaivanh feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller jabs at Oudomphonephaivanh's body.
Miller checks a low kick from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oudomphonephaivanh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws a hook but Oudomphonephaivanh blocks it.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a leg kick
and Miller counters with a good low kick that Oudomphonephaivanh was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Oudomphonephaivanh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Miller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller tries to clinch but Oudomphonephaivanh is having none of it.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oudomphonephaivanh swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Oudomphonephaivanh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oudomphonephaivanh. That's going to slow Miller down.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Miller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miller slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oudomphonephaivanh ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oudomphonephaivanh on the side of the head.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Oudomphonephaivanh taking a breather.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.
Oudomphonephaivanh gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oudomphonephaivanh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miller.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Oudomphonephaivanh fails to land.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oudomphonephaivanh backwards.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller blocking some punches.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids the damage to the body.
Miller prevents a body shot from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oudomphonephaivanh leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to stall.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oudomphonephaivanh.
A head punch on the inside from Oudomphonephaivanh fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oudomphonephaivanh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oudomphonephaivanh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Oudomphonephaivanh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Oudomphonephaivanh fails to land.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a shoulder strike.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Oudomphonephaivanh improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Miller really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oudomphonephaivanh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oudomphonephaivanh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Oudomphonephaivanh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller defending well as Oudomphonephaivanh loads up on a big left hand.
Oudomphonephaivanh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oudomphonephaivanh thows a body kick. Miller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Miller tenderised Oudomphonephaivanh's leg. Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Oudomphonephaivanh is out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller scores with a sloppy right hand. Oudomphonephaivanh should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Oudomphonephaivanh.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Oudomphonephaivanh moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oudomphonephaivanh, right into the meat.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a head kick that misses.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oudomphonephaivanh manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Oudomphonephaivanh checks it.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Oudomphonephaivanh feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oudomphonephaivanh tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a low kick.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oudomphonephaivanh's sensitive parts.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Oudomphonephaivanh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oudomphonephaivanh, right into the meat.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Oudomphonephaivanh moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Oudomphonephaivanh checks a leg kick.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oudomphonephaivanh was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Miller wants to clinch up but Oudomphonephaivanh keeps it at a distance.
Miller throws a hook but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it easily.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Oudomphonephaivanh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oudomphonephaivanh's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oudomphonephaivanh scoring well with a low kick there.
Oudomphonephaivanh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oudomphonephaivanh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Oudomphonephaivanh is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Miller dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Good work by Oudomphonephaivanh as he checks the leg kick.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Miller lunges at Oudomphonephaivanh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oudomphonephaivanh's hand.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a low kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a front kick aimed at Miller's knee but Miller avoids it well.
Miller throws a leg kick but Oudomphonephaivanh moved away.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Oudomphonephaivanh's shoulder, as Oudomphonephaivanh tries to avoid the shot.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oudomphonephaivanh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oudomphonephaivanh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oudomphonephaivanh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oudomphonephaivanh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Oudomphonephaivanh counters with a nice body shot.
Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller lands a nice hook to Oudomphonephaivanh's body. Oudomphonephaivanh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller takes a swing at Oudomphonephaivanh's ribcage but misses.
Miller throws the left hand but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids the punch easily.
Oudomphonephaivanh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Miller with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a front kick aimed at Miller's knee but Miller avoids it well.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Oudomphonephaivanh's knee but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it well.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Oudomphonephaivanh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oudomphonephaivanh.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Oudomphonephaivanh moved out of range.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oudomphonephaivanh manages to avoid it.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Oudomphonephaivanh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oudomphonephaivanh doesn't seem phased though.
Oudomphonephaivanh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Oudomphonephaivanh blocks a leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Oudomphonephaivanh only half commits.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oudomphonephaivanhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oudomphonephaivanh's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Oudomphonephaivanh down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark!
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller digs a good body shot into Oudomphonephaivanh's ribs.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Oudomphonephaivanh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oudomphonephaivanh manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Miller! Hugo Miller retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Hugo Miller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by Got Money. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman scores with a shot to the side of Spade's head.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spade struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spade.
A short body shot lands from Spade as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Coleman wants a takedown but no success here.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spade tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
Spade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Spade blocks with his arms.
Coleman has a couple of punches blocked by Spade.
Coleman working aggressively here.
Coleman gets control of Spade's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coleman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spade is looking to advance position but Coleman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Coleman lands with some strikes.
Coleman lands with some strikes.
Spade is squirming around, avoiding Coleman's attempts to control the action.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spade taking shots to the head.
Spade manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Coleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spade trying to control but Coleman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spade is trying to stand up here but Coleman is controlling him well.
Coleman looks to land a strike but Spade avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Spade is keeping the position.
Coleman trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Spade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman is on top in guard.
Spade has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Spade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spade can't keep his opponent in guard - Coleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Spade is defending the position.
Spade tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Spade dodges it nicely.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Spade dodges it nicely.
Spade holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Spade tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman throwing shots but Spade is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade won't allow Coleman to pass to mount.
Coleman trying to control from Spade's half guard. Spade has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Spade trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman 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.
Spade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spade leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spade misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spade pinned against the cage. Spade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spade misses the shot to the body.
Coleman tries to clinch but Spade is having none of it.
Coleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spade keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Spade's legs - danger averted.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spade trying to control the position.
Coleman being controlled here momentarily.
Spade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman postures up in Spade's guard and throws a big left but Spade blocks it.
Coleman pushes down on Spade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spade gets back to full guard.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spade's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Spade is retaining full guard.
Spade trying to control the position.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman is pushing down on Spade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spade is fighting to maintain full guard but Coleman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman prevents Spade from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spade wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Spade's temple.
Coleman stalling away here and it's allowed Spade to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Spade has wrist control.
Spade looking to control.
Spade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spade is on top in guard.
Mark Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spade 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Spade tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman is looking for a triangle but Spade pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
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 Mark Coleman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spade tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman shoots in for a double leg but Spade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coleman walks into a stiff left hand from Spade.
Spade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coleman swivels and escapes.
Spade stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman connects with a body shot that sends Spade's belly button to the back.
Spade leaves Coleman 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 Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Spade shows good takedown defense.
Coleman lands a nice looking body shot.
Spade lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spade avoids it really well and circles away.
Spade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coleman is trying to get back to half guard.
Spade goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coleman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spade's guard! Nice work there by Coleman!
Spade keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman works over Spade with some ground and pound from guard.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Spade has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Coleman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Spade has tightened it up now! Coleman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Spade! Scott Spade retains his middleweight title!
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