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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Madness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Goldman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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2 - 2 - 0 |
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145 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Madness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goldman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madness.
Goldman slips a straight right by Madness.
Madness tries to sprawl but Goldman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Madness is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Goldman trying to control the action but Madness is working from the bottom.
Goldman is thwarting Madness's attempts to control the position.
Goldman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Goldman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Goldman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madness but Madness pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goldman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madness pinned against the ropes. Madness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Madness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldman.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Madness really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goldman looking to control but Madness is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Madness is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldman has a good base and remains in mount.
Goldman looking to ground and pound but Madness is blocking nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Madness is trying desperately to improve position.
Goldman is landing with some decent strikes but Madness is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman wants to take Madness's back here but Madness is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Madness tries to hold on but Goldman pushes him away.
Goldman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madness. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goldman working Madness over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madness tries to lock up and control but Goldman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goldman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Goldman looking to control but Madness is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Madness is in all sorts of trouble here.
Madness tries to lock up and control but Goldman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goldman tries to control but Madness wriggling away.
Madness tries to lock up and control but Goldman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madness is looking to improve his position but Goldman isn't that keen on the idea.
Madness gets back to half guard.
Goldman wants to stand up but Madness is controlling the position.
Goldman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Madness trying to control here.
Madness is positioning himself well to prevent Goldman advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Madness is refusing to be controlled, as Goldman sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Madness tries to sprawl but Goldman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Madness gets full guard.
Madness trying to keep a closed guard but Goldman is proving a slippery customer.
Goldman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madness utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madness trying to control the position here.
Goldman stays in close to Madness's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Goldman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Goldman scores with a jab to the body.
Madness throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madness.
Goldman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Madness looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldman is one step ahead there.
Madness keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Goldman wants to stand but Madness has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Madness wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madness working a defensive guard here.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Madness keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Goldman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Goldman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Goldman or perhaps it was just good defense by Madness which made him look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from Madness misses the target.
Madness tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldman swivels and escapes.
Madness throws a poor cross that misses
and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldman.
Goldman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Madness gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James Madness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldman.
Goldman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Madness prevents it.
Goldman is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madness keeps control of Goldman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goldman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madness throws a head kick that misses.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Madness as he avoids it easily.
Goldman blocks a jab.
Madness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madness tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldman shoots in and drives through. Madness sprawls well.
Madness shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goldman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madness controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Madness passes Goldman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Madness missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Madness is trying to control. Goldman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goldman tries to roll over but Madness keeps him under control.
Madness landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goldman tries to roll over but Madness keeps him under control.
Madness is looking for a kimura but Goldman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Madness to get the leverage.
Goldman won't allow Madness to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to roll over but Madness keeps him under control.
Madness not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldman is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldman is not content to let Madness control the position.
Goldman is looking to escape.
Madness will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madness not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madness wants to take a breather but Goldman is having none of it.
Madness seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Madness dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Madness looks to throw the jab but Goldman is out of range.
Madness throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman scores a takedown into full mount!
Madness bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Madness is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldman has wrist control.
Madness stopping the sweep attempt from Goldman.
Goldman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madness trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madness is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madness is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Madness pushing down on Goldman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Madness is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Madness trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Goldman is looking to escape.
Goldman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldman wants to control but Madness is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madness controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Madness just wasn't active enough.
Madness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldman slips under a jab.
Goldman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Madness's guard.
Goldman wants to stand but Madness has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goldman looking to sit in guard and control but Madness gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Madness is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman is trying to control the position but Madness postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madness with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Madness passes Goldman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Madness wants to take a breather but Goldman is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madness in particular looking to stall.
Madness thows a huge punch but Goldman dodges it nicely.
Madness wants to control but Goldman is keeping him busy.
Goldman trying to control but Madness postures up.
Madness wants to take a breather but Goldman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Madness.
Madness throws an off balance right hand
and Goldman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Madness is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goldman throws a big elbow that misses.
Madness not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Madness keeps moving.
John Goldman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Madness is pulling down on Goldman's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Madness.
I think Madness has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Madness!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timur Uzbaijzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timur Uzbaijzky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timur Uzbaijzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Uzbaijzky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Uzbaijzky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzbaijzky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uzbaijzky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Uzbaijzky.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones wants to clinch up but Uzbaijzky keeps it at a distance.
Uzbaijzky doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Uzbaijzky is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Uzbaijzky throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uzbaijzky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Uzbaijzky tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Uzbaijzky tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Uzbaijzky shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Uzbaijzky after a bit of a struggle.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Uzbaijzky dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a double jab
and Uzbaijzky counters with a two punch combo.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Uzbaijzky.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Uzbaijzky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uzbaijzky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uzbaijzky swinging wildly here.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uzbaijzky throws out the jab.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uzbaijzky counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Uzbaijzky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uzbaijzky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Jones catches Uzbaijzky right on the button with a cross.
Jones cracks Uzbaijzky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones keeps control of Uzbaijzky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones prevents Uzbaijzky from breaking the clinch.
Uzbaijzky breaks the clinch.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Uzbaijzky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uzbaijzky. Uzbaijzky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Uzbaijzky counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Timur Uzbaijzky has been cut.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uzbaijzky closes the distance and clinches.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Uzbaijzky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the ropes.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Uzbaijzky won't allow it.
Uzbaijzky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Uzbaijzky gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control but Uzbaijzky postures up.
Uzbaijzky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Uzbaijzky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Uzbaijzky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uzbaijzky escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcus Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uzbaijzky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uzbaijzky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Uzbaijzky.
Jones throws a series of punches but Uzbaijzky moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky misses with a two punch combination.
Uzbaijzky misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzbaijzky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uzbaijzky throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Timur Uzbaijzky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Uzbaijzky misses with a double jab.
Jones forces Uzbaijzky back against the ropes and clinches.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Uzbaijzky gets an underhook and turns Jones into the ropes.
Uzbaijzky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uzbaijzky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Uzbaijzky tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uzbaijzky tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Uzbaijzky is trying to break free.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uzbaijzky's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Uzbaijzky has the dominant position.
Uzbaijzky working hard to break the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Uzbaijzky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzbaijzky wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Uzbaijzky avoids the damage to the body.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timur Uzbaijzky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Uzbaijzky finds it's target.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones slips a straight right by Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the ropes. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Uzbaijzky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a combination. Uzbaijzky tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Uzbaijzky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzbaijzky circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzbaijzky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Uzbaijzky swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones works over Uzbaijzky's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips under a jab from Uzbaijzky.
Marcus Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uzbaijzky looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Uzbaijzky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones tries to clinch but Uzbaijzky moves out of range.
Uzbaijzky is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Uzbaijzky throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uzbaijzky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uzbaijzky has managed to clinch.
Jones stalls.
Uzbaijzky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Uzbaijzky has him pressed against the ropes.
Uzbaijzky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uzbaijzky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Uzbaijzky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uzbaijzky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones stalling.
Uzbaijzky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uzbaijzky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Uzbaijzky swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Timur Uzbaijzky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uzbaijzky throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarez De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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22
145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarez De Ertu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Ertu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Ertu is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
De Ertu has his takedown stuffed
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Ertu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wagner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Ertu tried to score with a low kick but Wagner checks it.
De Ertu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Ertu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Ertu.
De Ertu darts in and clinches Wagner up against the ropes.
Wagner wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Ertu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Ertu misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for De Ertu with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarez De Ertu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Ertu has closed the distance and engaged Wagner in a clinch.
Wagner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Ertu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wagner pulls guard successfully.
De Ertu wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
De Ertu prevents Wagner from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Ertu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Ertu looking to sit in guard and control but Wagner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Ertu trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner being controlled here momentarily.
De Ertu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jarez De Ertu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
De Ertu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet but De Ertu is dominant here and he's now got Wagner's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Ertu working for the choke.
Wagner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De Ertu's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
De Ertu punches the canvas rather than the man.
De Ertu tightening his grip on Wagner, looking for the choke.
Wagner is trying to stand back up.
Wagner prevents De Ertu from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
De Ertu is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wagner holding both De Ertu 's hands and preventing any damage.
De Ertu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarez De Ertu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Ertu shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.
De Ertu fails to land the takedown.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
De Ertu avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Ertu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Ertu somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarez De Ertu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Ertu fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Ertu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wagner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Ertu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ertu dodges the punch combination from Wagner.
Wagner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Ertu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner with a jab.
Bill Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Ertu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner throws a series of punches but De Ertu avoids them all with ease.
De Ertu closes the distance and clinches up with Wagner, looking for a takedown. De Ertu pushes Wagner against the ropes but Wagner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu tries to clinch up.
Wagner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Ertu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jarez De Ertu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Ertu wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
De Ertu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Ertu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to avoid it but De Ertu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagner to the ground. Wagner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bill Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Ertu on the side of the head.
Jarez De Ertu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Ertu blocks the body kick.
De Ertu avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Ertu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Ertu misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Ertu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Wagner scores with a four punch combination!
De Ertu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wagner to the mat! Wagner manages to get full guard.
Wagner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Ertu is controlling him.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
De Ertu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wagner is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
De Ertu taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu prevents Wagner from breaking the clinch.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Ertu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wagner.
Wagner letting De Ertu take a breather here.
Wagner is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. De Ertu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Ertu has Wagner pressed against the ropes, preventing Wagner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wagner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Ertu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
De Ertu tries to clinch up.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but De Ertu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Ertu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wagner to the mat! Wagner manages to get full guard.
De Ertu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Ertu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Ertu wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but De Ertu is having none of it.
De Ertu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jarez De Ertu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
De Ertu tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Ertu shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
De Ertu has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from De Ertu. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Ertu rushes Wagner and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarez De Ertu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Ertu has Wagner pressed against the ropes, preventing Wagner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wagner pulls De Ertu into guard.
Wagner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes De Ertu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wagner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
De Ertu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wagner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but De Ertu is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wagner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Ertu chips away with some ground and pound.
Wagner wants to stand but De Ertu is controlling the position.
Jarez De Ertu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Ertu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is working an open guard so De Ertu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
De Ertu fails to land the takedown.
De Ertu throws a front kick aimed at Wagner's knee but Wagner avoids it well.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Ertu shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Ertu checks a leg kick nicely.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Ertu moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
De Ertu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wagner's waist but Wagner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Ertu off to one side.
De Ertu dodges the punch combination from Wagner.
De Ertu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu clinches up against the ropes.
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Ertu forces Wagner back against the ropes and clinches.
Wagner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Ertu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Ertu checks the leg kick.
De Ertu tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Ertu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Wagner both land. Nice combination.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
De Ertu has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarez De Ertu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Ertu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarez De Ertu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Chabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Chabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayde Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan throws a right hand that Chabal ducks under and follows up with a left that Chabal also avoids with ease.
Sullivan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chabal tries to clinch there but Sullivan circles away.
Chabal tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Chabal with a series of wild strikes but Chabal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chabal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chabal drops Sullivan with a beautiful combination! Sullivan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chabal is looking for the KO!
It looks like Wayde Sullivan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
Chabal tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chabal tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chabal throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Chabal misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
Chabal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chabal wants to clinch.
Chabal drives through and clinches with Sullivan against the ropes.
Sullivan wants to break free but Chabal has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sullivan has him pressed against the ropes.
Chabal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chabal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chabal is trying to stall.
Chabal throws an elbow but it misses.
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chabal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Chabal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sullivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chabal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Sebastien Chabal has been cut.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chabal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sullivan throws a hook to the side of Chabal's head but Chabal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chabal circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabal. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chabal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sebastien Chabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Sullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Chabal which made him look bad.
Sebastien Chabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde Sullivan.
Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Chabal.
Chabal wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Chabal - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chabal is looking to clinch.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chabal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabal moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Chabal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chabal.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
Chabal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Chabal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabal. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chabal is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan looks gassed!
Chabal tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan keeps the fight on the outside.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chabal just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan keeps the fight on the outside.
Chabal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabal misses with the combination.
Chabal slips under a jab from Sullivan.
Chabal wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Chabal.
Sullivan is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Chabal like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Chabal from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayde Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Uhler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brad Uhler enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Uhler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uhler moves into the clinch successfully.
Uhler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uhler is looking to clinch.
Uhler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Brad Uhler has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uhler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Uhler drops Burton with a left right combo! Uhler follows him down to the ground into side control.
Burton is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Uhler lands a big left to the face of Burton, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Uhler and another - Burton is out! Uhler stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brad Uhler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hugh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Hugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull dives in and grabs Hugh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hugh pushes down on Pitbull's head and hops out.
Pitbull throws a series of punches but Hugh moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Hugh or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitbull which made him look bad.
Hugh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pitbull throws a big right hand that misses.
Hugh wants to stand but Pitbull is controlling the position.
Hugh pushes Pitbull off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hugh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hugh shoots in but Pitbull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pitbull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull pulls Hugh into guard.
Pitbull striking off his back but it's not causing Hugh any problems.
Pitbull trying to keep a closed guard but Hugh is proving a slippery customer.
Hugh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hugh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pitbull on the ground.
Pitbull controls Hugh momentarily but Hugh frees himself.
Hugh trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown but Hugh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitbull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hugh shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pitbull but Pitbull pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alan Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hugh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pitbull.
Hugh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Pitbull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pitbull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hugh is looking to take a break and control but Pitbull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugh controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugh wants to control but Pitbull is keeping him busy.
Pitbull dodges the ground and pound from Hugh.
Pitbull tries to buck Hugh off but Hugh is having none of it.
Hugh trying to control the position but Pitbull is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep.
Pitbull is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hugh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pitbull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitbull keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike Hugh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hugh shoots in and drives through. Pitbull sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hugh.
Hugh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitbull.
Hugh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pitbull tries to avoid it but Hugh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pitbull to the ground. Pitbull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hugh looks for a takedown but Pitbull sprawls well.
Pitbull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitbull closes the distance and pushes Hugh back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alan Pitbull will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pitbull thowing shots but they're missing.
Pitbull has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hugh's face.
Pitbull punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pitbull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pitbull fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitbull trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pitbull looking for a guillotine from mount but Hugh is having none of it.
Hugh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pitbull trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull throws some wild stikes that Hugh manages to avoid easily.
Hugh is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pitbull cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hugh is bucking up trying to escape but Pitbull cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pitbull tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pitbull punching from mount but Hugh doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pitbull scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hugh?
Pitbull sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hugh is looking to improve his position but Pitbull isn't that keen on the idea.
Hugh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Mike Hugh has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Hugh is squirming around, avoiding Pitbull's attempts to control the action.
Hugh wants to control but Pitbull is having none of it.
Pitbull wants to control the pace but Hugh is squirming around nicely.
Hugh is looking to improve his position but Pitbull isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alan Pitbull has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull misses with a head shot.
Hugh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hugh is squirming around, avoiding Pitbull's attempts to control the action.
Pitbull landing strikes from the mount.
Hugh is looking to improve his position but Pitbull isn't that keen on the idea.
Hugh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pitbull stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Pitbull misses with a body kick.
Pitbull fails with the takedown
and Hugh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitbull wants to sweep but no luck.
Hugh being controlled here momentarily.
Hugh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitbull, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Hugh from controlling successfully.
Mike Hugh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pitbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Pitbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hugh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for Pitbull with that takedown attempt.
Hugh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hugh showed some decent athleticism there.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep. Hugh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hugh controlling the action here.
Hugh prevents Pitbull from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugh prevents Pitbull from improving his position.
Pitbull is not content to let Hugh control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Hugh just wasn't active enough.
Pitbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hugh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pitbull.
Hugh shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull shows good takedown defense.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hugh moves away.
Mike Hugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hugh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pitbull looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pitbull is trying to control Hugh's posture but Hugh avoids it.
Hugh controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugh trying to control the action but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pitbull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Hugh just wasn't active enough.
Hugh swings for the body but Pitbull moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hugh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pitbull.
Mike Hugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Pitbull.
Pitbull looking to score a takedown here. Hugh is defending well but Pitbull drives through and ends up in Hugh's guard.
Hugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pitbull.
Pitbull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugh is looking to stand up but Pitbull isn't so interested in that idea.
Mike Hugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitbull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugh looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Hugh.
Pitbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hugh avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitbull scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pitbull is thwarting Hugh's attempts to control the position.
Hugh is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitbull is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alan Pitbull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hugh actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alan Pitbull.
Well Pitbull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Pitbull!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah King Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey comes into the arena with Last Wordz blaring out of the sound system. Will Bailey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonah King Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King Jr throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey drives through and clinches with King Jr against the ropes.
Bailey stalling against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Jonah King Jr has been cut.
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
King Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from King Jr. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey throws a series of punches but King Jr avoids them all with ease.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
King Jr avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bailey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of King Jr backwards.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King Jr backwards.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey has King Jr pressed against the ropes, preventing King Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King Jr takes a shot to the head.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bailey uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
King Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Will Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
King Jr misses the shot to the body.
Bailey clinches up with King Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey moves out of range of the leg kick from King Jr.
Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bailey misses with the combination.
King Jr misses with a hook
and Bailey counters with a head kick.
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with King Jr.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey tries to work over King Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bailey connects with a knee to the head.
Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
King Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
and King Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bailey pushes King Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
King Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King Jr avoids the head kick by Bailey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Jr connects with a single shot there.
King Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailey tries to clinch but King Jr is having none of it.
King Jr lands with a good body shot.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bailey connects with a high kick.
King Jr throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
King Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King Jr.
King Jr punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Bailey lands a head kick. King Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonah King Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King Jr throws a good cross that connects.
King Jr misses with a wild body shot.
King Jr misses with a body shot.
King Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bailey counters with a one-two to the body.
Bailey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King Jr.
Bailey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bailey has closed the distance and engaged King Jr in a clinch.
Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Bailey throws a nice looking combination but King Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bailey takes a swing at King Jr's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
King Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bailey has worked for underhooks and has pushed King Jr into the ropes.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bailey rather than just go for the knockout.
King Jr scores with a hook.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King Jr misses the shot to the body.
King Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Jonah King Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey lands a head kick. King Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Will Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - King Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King Jr punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from King Jr.
King Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bailey counters with an inside leg kick.
King Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey has closed the distance and engaged King Jr in a clinch.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
King Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Bailey won't allow it.
A short right from Bailey.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
King Jr is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey connects with a knee to the head.
Bailey has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey defending well as King Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey lands a big head kick that sends King Jr tumbling to the mat! Bailey takes a step backwards and waves King Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
King Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King Jr is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bailey Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! King Jr is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Bailey!
Will Bailey took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeddicus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeddicus Zorrander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grant Ferguson !
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zorrander.
Zorrander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Grant Ferguson has been cut.
Zorrander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zorrander.
Zorrander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zorrander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Zorrander tenderised Ferguson 's leg. Ferguson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zorrander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zorrander throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zorrander thumps Ferguson with a low kick.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Zorrander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zorrander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zorrander lands a big head kick that sends Ferguson tumbling to the mat! Zorrander takes a step backwards and waves Ferguson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ferguson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zorrander finish him?
Look low, kick high! Zorrander uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ferguson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Zorrander is absolutely delighted - when Ferguson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zeddicus Zorrander!
A very excited looking Zeddicus Zorrander 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Yackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yackey has chosen Ante Up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Sebastien Veron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Yackey!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yackey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Veron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yackey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juan Sebastien Veron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yackey gets caught flat footed, as Veron shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yackey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Veron controls the pace.
Veron cracks Yackey with a solid left hand.
Veron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veron trying to control but Yackey is working from the bottom.
Veron chips away with some ground and pound.
Veron is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron trying to control but Yackey is working from the bottom.
Yackey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Veron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yackey has his foot on Veron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veron works his way back into a safe position though.
Veron 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yackey working for a triangle but Veron defends it easily.
Veron with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veron is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Veron trying to control but Yackey is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Juan Sebastien Veron wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Veron feints and then cracks Yackey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yackey down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yackey is defended easily by Veron.
Veron thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yackey.
Veron lands a really nice looking cross but Yackey seems unphased.
A jab from Veron does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yackey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yackey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Veron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yackey tries for a takedown but Veron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juan Sebastien Veron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Yackey.
A left lands for Veron.
Yackey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Veron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yackey's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron tries to clinch there but Yackey circles away.
Yackey tries to move into range but Veron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Yackey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yackey looks for a takedown but Veron sprawls well.
Yackey looks gassed!
Veron scores with a hook.
Yackey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yackey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Veron after a bit of a struggle.
Veron lands an uppercut.
Yackey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Yackey misses with an elbow over the top.
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 short right from Veron on the inside.
Veron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yackey backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Veron.
Yackey breaks from the clinch.
Veron misses with a jab to the body
and Yackey moves into the clinch.
Yackey can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Veron.
Veron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veron lands a shot to the body.
Veron pushes Yackey back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Veron.
Veron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veron tightens his grip and picks Yackey up, before dumping him to the ground. Yackey manages to land in guard.
Veron tries to free his leg and advance position but Yackey is retaining full guard.
Veron looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Veron pushing down on Yackey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veron working Yackey over with strikes.
Veron is nestled in close to Yackey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Veron misses with a straight right.
Juan Sebastien Veron is winning the standup battle so far.
Veron thows a leg kick but Yackey checks it
and Yackey counters with a head kick. That will keep Veron thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Veron digs a good hook to Yackey's body.
Yackey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Veron regains half guard.
Yackey seems to be looking for submissions.
Veron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juan Sebastien Veron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron wants to control but Yackey is keeping busy.
Veron works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Veron trying to control the position.
Veron looking for a guillotine here but Yackey defends easily.
Veron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yackey defends well.
Yackey trying to control but Veron is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron is controlling Yackey's posture.
Yackey preventing the sweep.
Yackey trying to control but Veron is working from the bottom.
Veron wants to sweep but no luck.
Yackey is posturing up here but Veron has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yackey tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yackey has to tap! Slick submission there by Veron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Sebastien Veron!
Juan Sebastien Veron retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Juan Sebastien Veron started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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