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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barby Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Girl has chosen You're my heart, You're me soul as his entrance music. Girl has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Eighteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barby Girl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eighteen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Girl looks gassed!
Eighteen scores with a body shot.
Eighteen scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Barby Girl's cut even more.
Eighteen lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Eighteen.
Eighteen lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Eighteen.
Eighteen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eighteen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eighteen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Girl's sensitive parts.
Eighteen lands a jab to the head.
The cut above Barby Girl's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Eighteen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eighteen lands a big head kick that sends Girl tumbling to the mat! Eighteen takes a step backwards and waves Girl back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Girl is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eighteen drops Girl with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Girl looks back up at him and smiles so Eighteen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Girl is still on wobbly legs! Can Eighteen finish him?
Barby Girl's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Eighteen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Girl square on the jaw! Damn, Girl is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Eighteen!
Dave Eighteen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Vilas Boas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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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
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philip Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Vilas Boas !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws a nice looking combination but Vilas Boas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gray clobbers Vilas Boas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Lucas Vilas Boas has been cut.
A left and a right from Gray both land. Nice combination.
Gray swinging wildly here.
Vilas Boas connects with a looping right hand.
Vilas Boas connects with a crisp jab.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilas Boas lands a jab to the nose.
Gray thows a body shot but no joy.
Vilas Boas moves out of range of the body kick from Gray.
Vilas Boas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vilas Boas with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilas Boas avoids the head kick by Gray.
Vilas Boas thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gray misses with a kick to the body.
Vilas Boas clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilas Boas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vilas Boas lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Philip Gray has been cut.
Vilas Boas landing knees to the body.
Vilas Boas tries to stall but Gray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vilas Boas breaks the clinch.
Vilas Boas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vilas Boas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vilas Boas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vilas Boas scores with a jab. Gray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vilas Boas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gray counters with a one-two to the body.
Vilas Boas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vilas Boas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vilas Boas drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilas Boas landing knees to the head.
Vilas Boas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gray up against the cage.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vilas Boas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to score a body lock takedown but Vilas Boas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vilas Boas gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray tries to pull guard but Vilas Boas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilas Boas .
Gray tries to score a body lock takedown but Vilas Boas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vilas Boas misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Vilas Boas .
Vilas Boas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
Vilas Boas cracks Gray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray tries to move into range but Vilas Boas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vilas Boas swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Gray. Those never looked like landing.
Vilas Boas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vilas Boas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vilas Boas moves into the clinch.
Vilas Boas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vilas Boas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vilas Boas misses with a knee strike.
Vilas Boas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vilas Boas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vilas Boas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vilas Boas landing knees to the head.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas is trying to stall.
Vilas Boas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gray tries to pull guard but Vilas Boas won't allow it.
Gray wants to take the fight to the mat but Vilas Boas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gray has picked Vilas Boas up - he's going for a ride! Gray dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gray is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vilas Boas has one foot on Gray's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilas Boas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gray scrambles back to his feet.
Vilas Boas blocks a head kick by Gray.
A jab from Vilas Boas does it's job there.
Gray misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gray misses with a head kick.
Lucas Vilas Boas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray throws a series of punches but Vilas Boas moves out of range.
Vilas Boas lands a jab.
Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Vilas Boas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vilas Boas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lucas Vilas Boas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray misses with the combination.
Vilas Boas gets a clinch.
Vilas Boas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but Gray blocks it.
Gray 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.
Vilas Boas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gray's face.
Gray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vilas Boas manages to break the clinch.
Gray misses with a low kick.
Vilas Boas thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vilas Boas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vilas Boas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vilas Boas drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Vilas Boas on the inside.
Vilas Boas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vilas Boas breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilas Boas connects with a body shot that sends Gray's belly button to the back.
Vilas Boas tests Gray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Vilas Boas .
Vilas Boas throws a shot to the body.
Vilas Boas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vilas Boas instigates a clinch.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vilas Boas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vilas Boas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vilas Boas staying out of range there.
Vilas Boas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vilas Boas stuns Gray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vilas Boas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilas Boas with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vilas Boas lands a shoulder strike.
Vilas Boas landing knees to the head.
Vilas Boas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gray is trying to pull guard but Vilas Boas has him pressed against the cage.
Lucas Vilas Boas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vilas Boas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vilas Boas .
A bit of stalling here from Vilas Boas .
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vilas Boas is defending well.
Vilas Boas working Gray over with knees to the body.
Vilas Boas controlling the action here for a moment.
Gray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vilas Boas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Vilas Boas .
Vilas Boas scores with a knee to the head.
Philip Gray's cut is getting worse.
Vilas Boas 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vilas Boas with a jab.
Gray takes one on the button.
Gray dodges the punch combination from Vilas Boas .
Vilas Boas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vilas Boas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vilas Boas gets a clinch.
Vilas Boas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilas Boas connects with a single shot there.
Vilas Boas clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilas Boas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gray swinging wildly here.
Vilas Boas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vilas Boas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gray drops his hands momentarily and Vilas Boas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Philip Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vilas Boas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilas Boas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilas Boas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vilas Boas clinches.
Vilas Boas lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vilas Boas misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vilas Boas obliges.
Gray fails to pull guard.
Vilas Boas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Vilas Boas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vilas Boas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gray at a distance.
Vilas Boas pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
Vilas Boas scores with a knee to the head.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gray jumps guard but Vilas Boas stands there with Gray around his waist. Gray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gray tries to pull guard but Vilas Boas won't allow it.
Gray jumps guard but Vilas Boas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vilas Boas connects with a knee to the head.
Vilas Boas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vilas Boas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vilas Boas connects with a knee to the head.
Vilas Boas lands a knee to the head.
Vilas Boas is stalling here.
Vilas Boas misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilas Boas stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilas Boas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vilas Boas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vilas Boas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vilas Boas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gray's face.
Vilas Boas 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Gray misses.
Vilas Boas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vilas Boas .
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gray is looking for a takedown.
Vilas Boas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vilas Boas moves out of range of the body kick.
Vilas Boas takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilas Boas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Vilas Boas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray throws a push kick but Vilas Boas slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Vilas Boas tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
Vilas Boas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vilas Boas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vilas Boas lands a nice looking body shot.
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vilas Boas circles away quickly and effectively.
Vilas Boas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.
Vilas Boas drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
Gray fails to pull guard.
Vilas Boas is trying to maintain a safe position but Gray gets an underhook and turns Vilas Boas into the cage.
Lucas Vilas Boas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vilas Boas smiles and moves away.
Gray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gray walks into a straight right hand from Vilas Boas .
Gray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray swinging wildly here.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vilas Boas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gray momentarily.
Vilas Boas connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilas Boas digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Vilas Boas moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Vilas Boas .
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vilas Boas breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Philip Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilas Boas thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Vilas Boas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gray doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilas Boas thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gray walks into a jab.
Vilas Boas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Vilas Boas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vilas Boas 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Vilas Boas !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Estima with that takedown attempt.
Estima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pitt finds it's way round the side to connect with Estima's head.
Estima shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Estima wants to work for an arm triangle but Pitt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Estima trying to mount his opponent but Pitt defends it.
Pitt is not content to let Estima control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pitt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Estima is looking to advance position but Pitt won't allow it.
Pitt is trying to escape back to his feet but Estima uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Estima trying to control the action but Pitt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estima is really struggling to control Pitt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Estima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pitt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Estima content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pitt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Estima is looking to take a break and control but Pitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estima really is a fat lump.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estima controlling the position.
Estima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Estima dominated that 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.
Estima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pitt sprawls well. Pitt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Estima gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitt lands with a hook. Estima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Estima looks for a takedown but Pitt sprawls well.
Pitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Estima fails with the takedown
and Estima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braulio Estima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitt closes the distance and clinches.
Pitt effectively controlling the action here.
Estima jumps into guard, dragging Pitt to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Estima is looking for a triangle but Pitt pushes his legs off easily.
Pitt wants to stand but Estima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pitt is sitting in close to Estima's body. Estima has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pitt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pitt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Estima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Braulio Estima!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackson Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Young!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Young lands with a right hand.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Ryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryan lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Young is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Young can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Young is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jackson Ryan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan gets the takedown into side control.
Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is dominant here and he's now got Young's back!
Young looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ryan tries to keep control of the position but Young is staying busy.
Ryan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Young is trying to get back to his feet but Ryan has full control of the position and if anything, Young has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Ryan lands a shot to the head.
Ryan lands strikes to the head.
Young trying to get back to his feet but Ryan is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young staying busy and making it hard for Ryan to control.
Young controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Young is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ryan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ryan controlling from the back.
Young holding both Ryan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ryan looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young is trying to stand back up.
Young is trying to remain composed but Ryan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Ryan is working the ground and pound. Can Young escape?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ryan gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young showing good submission defense here.
Ryan connects with a big shot to the side of Young's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Young cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dan Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Young scores with a head kick.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Young - that will leave a mark!
Ryan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Young circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Young.
Young lands a head kick. Ryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Young plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Ryan's head back.
Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Young has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan letting Young take a breather here.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Ryan takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Young.
Ryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young lands a right hand.
Young lands a knee to the body.
Young just leaning against Ryan, taking a breather.
Young stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Young.
Young lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.
Young throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
Young working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Young comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
Young lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Young is working Ryan over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Young.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Ryan is rocked!
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dan Young seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Young.
Young lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.
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!
Young lands an elbow inside.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
Young lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Young.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Young.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Young.
Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
Young lands a left hand.
Young lands a big right hand that drops Ryan! The killer instinct kicks in and Young finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Young!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiki Ghosn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke has chosen never gonna stop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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184 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiki Ghosn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Ghosn.
Ghosn connects with a leg kick. Funke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghosn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funke.
Funke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ghosn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ghosn is trying to get back to his feet.
Ghosn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Funke connects with a decent elbow.
Ghosn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Funke lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funke misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ghosn wants to get back to his feet.
Funke trying to control the position but Ghosn is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke is trying to ground and pound but Ghosn uses the momentary lack of control by Funke to regain half guard.
Ghosn wants to get back to his feet.
Funke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Funke 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.
Funke trying to control from Ghosn's half guard. Ghosn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Funke wants to control from the top but Ghosn keeps moving.
Funke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghosn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Funke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funke is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghosn has wrist control.
Funke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ghosn kicks Funke off and gets to his feet.
Funke shoots in and drives through. Ghosn sprawls well.
Funke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghosn can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghosn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funke.
Ghosn lands a really nice looking cross but Funke seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghosn slips under a jab.
Funke misses with a body shot.
Funke missing with a left hand there. Ghosn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funke avoids the body shot from Ghosn.
Funke misses with a hook. Ghosn ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Ghosn lands.
Funke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghosn moves out of range of the strikes.
Funke just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosn connects with a right hand. Funke shakes it off.
Ghosn tries to land a leg kick but Funke saw it coming and moves away.
Ghosn scores with a shot to the body.
Funke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghosn slips a jab from Funke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghosn drops his hands momentarily and Funke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Tiki Ghosn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghosn slips a straight right by Funke.
Ghosn scores with a nice head shot.
Ghosn staying out of range there.
Funke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghosn lands an overhand right.
Funke throws a looping overhand right but Ghosn ducks down to avoid it.
Ghosn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Funke to score with a decent uppercut.
Ghosn is looking to slow Funke down with leg kicks.
Funke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghosn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ghosn lands with a straight right. Funke didn't see that one coming.
Funke moves out of range as Ghosn throws a body kick.
Cody Funke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghosn pinned against the cage. Ghosn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Tiki Ghosn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiki Ghosn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Funke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Ghosn.
Ghosn lands with a nice body punch.
Funke throws a right hand that Ghosn ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghosn also avoids with ease.
Funke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Funke slips a jab from Ghosn.
Ghosn connects with a right hand. Funke shakes it off.
Funke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghosn can pounce on him.
Funke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghosn's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funke trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghosn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Funke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Funke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghosn keeps working.
Funke working the head and body with strikes.
Funke working the ground and pound.
Funke is putting a hurting on Ghosn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ghosn is rocked!
Funke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ghosn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Funke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Funke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Funke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ghosn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Ghosn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funke advances to full mount.
Ghosn seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke throwing strikes here but Ghosn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ghosn wants to get back to his feet.
Funke unloads with some shots from mount but Ghosn bucks and avoids them well.
Ghosn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Funke.
Funke landing shots from mount.
Funke unloads with some shots from mount but Ghosn bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ghosn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ghosn!
Ghosn wants to get up but he can't break Funke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funke pushes Ghosn off and gets back to his feet.
Funke throws a right hand that Ghosn ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghosn also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghosn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funke takes one to the side of the head.
Funke defending well as Ghosn loads up on a big left hand.
Ghosn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Funke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiki Ghosn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ghosn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Ghosn catches Funke right on the button with a cross.
Ghosn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Funke's head backwards.
Ghosn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghosn throws a hook but Funke blocks it.
Funke cracks Ghosn with a good jab.
Ghosn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funke scores with a nice head shot.
Tiki Ghosn's cut is getting worse.
Ghosn lands a body shot.
Ghosn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Funke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funke connects with a nice looking jab.
Funke shoots in for a takedown but Ghosn shows good takedown defense.
Ghosn scores with a body shot.
Funke shoots in and drives through. Ghosn sprawls well.
Funke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghosn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Funke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funke misses with a left hand
and Funke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghosn dodges the punch combination from Funke.
Tiki Ghosn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funke. Ghosn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghosn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghosn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Funke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghosn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghosn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ghosn feints and then cracks Funke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funke down.
Funke missing with a left hand there. Ghosn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funke dives in and grabs Ghosn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ghosn pushes down on Funke's head and hops out.
Tiki Ghosn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Funke.
Funke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghosn. Ghosn obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghosn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghosn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Ghosn finds it's way through Funke's defenses.
Funke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Funke is rocked!
Ghosn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Funke misses the shot to the body.
Funke 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.
Ghosn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ghosn throws a nice head kick!
Ghosn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghosn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Funke throws an overhand right that lands on Ghosn's shoulder, as Ghosn tries to avoid the shot.
Ghosn connects with a leg kick. Funke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Ghosn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ghosn to the ground. Funke is now in Ghosn's guard.
Funke throws a strike but Ghosn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Funke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funke wants to get back to his feet but Ghosn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ghosn tries to stand but Funke is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghosn stands and steps away. Funke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ghosn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghosn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funke.
Ghosn misses with a low kick.
Funke defending well as Ghosn loads up on a big left hand.
Funke looks to land a right hand but Ghosn moved out of range.
Ghosn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ghosn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funke under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghosn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funke.
A leg kick checked by Funke.
Ghosn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiki Ghosn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghosn 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tiki Ghosn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Gimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pants On tha Ground. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caio Gimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimenez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gimenez manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Gimenez.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gimenez moves away.
Gimenez throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gimenez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gimenez.
Gimenez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Gimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson moves out of range as Gimenez strikes.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Gimenez fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gimenez which made him look bad.
Gimenez thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Caio Gimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimenez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gimenez scrambles back to his feet.
Gimenez throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gimenez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gimenez throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gimenez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Caio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gimenez misses the jab.
Gimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gimenez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gimenez.
Gimenez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gimenez is just out of range.
Gimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gimenez.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Gimenez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Gimenez.
Gimenez misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gimenez misses with a head kick.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Gimenez blocks a jab.
Gimenez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gimenez.
Gimenez throws a body kick that misses.
Gimenez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gimenez wants it to stay on the feet.
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 Caio Gimenez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gimenez's guard.
Gimenez can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gimenez wants to get back to full guard.
Gimenez won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gimenez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gimenez defends it well.
Jackson wants to control but Gimenez is keeping him busy.
Gimenez looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Gimenez defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gimenez looking for submissions off his back.
Gimenez striking from the bottom.
Gimenez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gimenez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Gimenez is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Gimenez is keeping him busy.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson advances to mount.
Jackson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gimenez is holding on tight.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gimenez turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Gimenez looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Gimenez keeps moving.
Jackson pushes down on Gimenez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gimenez is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Gimenez from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Gimenez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gimenez throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Gimenez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gimenez.
Gimenez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Gimenez misses with a low kick.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gimenez's waist but Gimenez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Gimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gimenez's waist but Gimenez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson stuns Gimenez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gimenez circles away.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
That kick from Gimenez tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gimenez throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimenez misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Gimenez sprawls well.
Caio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gimenez.
Jackson swings for the body but Gimenez moves out of range.
Gimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Gimenez.
Gimenez misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gimenez is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Gimenez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gimenez is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Gimenez.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but Gimenez doesn't allow it.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gimenez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gimenez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gimenez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gimenez.
Jacksonis looking to pass into half guard but Gimenez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gimenez is in guard.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gimenez 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.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Gimenez tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gimenez wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez is working hard here to advance position.
Gimenez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gimenez preventing the sweep.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gimenez!
Gimenez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rashad Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Rashad Jackson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Hazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazuki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shenmue Theme. 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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Jom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryo Hazuki!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jom tries to bum rush Hazuki with a series of wild strikes but Hazuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hazuki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jom.
Jom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hazuki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hazuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jom.
Hazuki with a hook.
Hazuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jom misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Hazuki misses.
Hazuki swings widly with a right hand
and Jom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hazuki throws a leg kick but Jom checks it.
Hazuki throws a jab when Jom was well out of range.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Hazuki! Jom is backing up but he can't get away as Hazuki lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jom and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryo Hazuki!
A relieved looking Ryo Hazuki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxime Roland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Patroit's Anthem. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Jackson Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxime Roland!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roland tries to clinch up
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Maxime Roland has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roland moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roland darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maxime Roland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roland sprawling to the canvas! Roland rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thomas finish him?!
Roland is rocked!
Roland looks gassed!
Thomas measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Roland! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jackson Thomas!
Jackson Thomas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This is it people, this is fucking it!!!! The New World Order is islam!!! I know it sounds crazy and paranoid but look around.... Islamization is real.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento Silva Jr has chosen Leo Sayer-You Make Me Feel Like Dancing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Ko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with a looping right.
Ko throws a right hand that Nascimento Silva Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Nascimento Silva Jr also avoids with ease.
Ko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Nascimento Silva Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko is just out of range.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws a hook but Ko avoids it easily.
Ko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nascimento Silva Jr with a nice cross.
Ko misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Nascimento Silva Jr misses.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with a looping right.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nascimento Silva Jr lands with a nice combination. Ko backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Nascimento Silva Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ko darts in trying to clinch
and Nascimento Silva Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ko takes a swing at Nascimento Silva Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ko throws a jab when Nascimento Silva Jr was well out of range.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws the left hand but Ko avoids the punch easily.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Ko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivan Ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws a right hand that Ko ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko also avoids with ease.
Nascimento Silva Jr slips a jab from Ko.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nascimento Silva Jr gets control of Ko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nascimento Silva Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nascimento Silva Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Nascimento Silva Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ko manages to get himself to full guard.
Ko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento Silva Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ko trying to control here.
Nascimento Silva Jr uses his free foot to push down on Ko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nascimento Silva Jr prevents Ko from getting the reversal.
Nascimento Silva Jr looking to finish Ko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ko!
Nascimento Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Ko is squirming around nicely.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ko because Nascimento Silva Jr loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nascimento Silva Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Ko is in no mood to give up.
Nascimento Silva Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but Ko frees his head quite easily.
Nascimento Silva Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ko is surviving well by controlling Nascimento Silva Jr's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nascimento Silva Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ko is surviving well by controlling Nascimento Silva Jr's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento Silva Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nascimento Silva Jr landing shots from mount.
Nascimento Silva Jr trying to control but Ko is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nascimento Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ko misses the jab.
Nascimento Silva Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nascimento Silva Jr looks to land a right hand but Ko moved out of range.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses the jab.
Nascimento Silva Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Ko's guard.
Nascimento Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Ko keeps moving.
Nascimento Silva Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nascimento Silva Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Ko's legs - danger averted.
Nascimento Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Nascimento Silva Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento Silva Jr passes Ko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nascimento Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nascimento Silva Jr is looking for a kimura but Ko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nascimento Silva Jr to get the leverage.
Nascimento Silva Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nascimento Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ko is staying active underneath Nascimento Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ko tries to roll over but Nascimento Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Nascimento Silva Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Nascimento Silva Jr there.
Ko wants to get back to full guard.
Nascimento Silva Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nascimento Silva Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko is looking to improve his position.
Nascimento Silva Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nascimento Silva Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Nascimento Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Ko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento Silva Jr thows a huge punch but Ko dodges it nicely.
Nascimento Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nascimento Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ko sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nascimento Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Ko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nascimento Silva Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nascimento Silva Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nascimento Silva Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ko is trying to get back to full guard.
Nascimento Silva Jr is keen to just control but Ko is a slippery customer.
Nascimento Silva Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ko wants to improve his position but Nascimento Silva Jr is controlling well.
Nascimento Silva Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Nascimento Silva Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento Silva Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nascimento Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nascimento Silva Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nascimento Silva Jr wants to control but Ko is keeping him busy.
Nascimento Silva Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nascimento Silva Jr.
Nascimento Silva Jr is looking to pass Ko's guard but actually Ko recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento Silva Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nascimento Silva Jr trying to control but Ko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento Silva Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nascimento Silva Jr thuds a left hand into Ko's body.
Nascimento Silva Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nascimento Silva Jr swinging wildly here.
A combination from Nascimento Silva Jr does no damage.
Nascimento Silva Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nascimento Silva Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ko ducks right into an uppercut from Nascimento Silva Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws a series of punches but Ko moves out of range.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Ko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nascimento Silva Jr thows a body kick. Ko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nascimento Silva Jr loads up on a big right hand but Ko slips the punch.
Ko throws a jab but it's blocked by Nascimento Silva Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ko clinches up against the cage.
Nascimento Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Ko controls the action.
Ko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nascimento Silva Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ko throws a series of punches but Nascimento Silva Jr avoids them all with ease.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws a series of punches but Ko moves out of range.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ko.
Nascimento Silva Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ko circles away quickly and effectively.
Ko misses the jab.
Nascimento Silva Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nascimento Silva Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nascimento Silva Jr moves away.
Ko moves away from the strike by Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko slips a jab from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko takes a swing at Nascimento Silva Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nascimento Silva Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ko tries to clinch but Nascimento Silva Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nascimento Silva Jr shoots in but Ko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Jab from Ko.
Nascimento Silva Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nascimento Silva Jr thuds his right hand into Ko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko throws a nice looking combination but Nascimento Silva Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ko ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Nascimento Silva Jr finds it's target.
Ko scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko lands with a nice combination. Nascimento Silva Jr backs away looking to recover.
Ko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nascimento Silva Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nascimento Silva Jr shoots in and drives through. Ko sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko moves out of range of the strikes.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Ko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nascimento Silva Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivan Ko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nascimento Silva Jr moves away.
Nascimento Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko throws out the jab.
Nascimento Silva Jr staying out of range there.
A big right from Nascimento Silva Jr misses.
Ko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nascimento Silva Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento Silva Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nascimento Silva Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Ko.
Ko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko slips a straight right by Nascimento Silva Jr.
A big right from Nascimento Silva Jr misses.
Ko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko slips a jab and a cross from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Nascimento Silva Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Nascimento Silva Jr finds it's target.
Ko stalks Nascimento Silva Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nascimento Silva Jr's face. Nascimento Silva Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Ko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento Silva Jr connects with a right hand. Ko shakes it off.
Ko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nascimento Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko.
Nascimento Silva Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ko.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Nascimento Silva Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ko slips a straight right by Nascimento Silva Jr.
Nascimento Silva Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Nascimento Silva Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Nascimento Silva Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with a looping right.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with a straight right.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with a looping left.
Ko is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan Ko will probably get the nod.
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!
Ko scores with a jab.
Ko moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko connects with a jab.
Ko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ko ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko staying out of range there.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ko throws a jab when Nascimento Silva Jr was well out of range.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws a series of punches but Ko avoids them all with ease.
Nascimento Silva Jr missing with a left hand there. Ko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nascimento Silva Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ko moves in looking to clinch but Nascimento Silva Jr pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko moves in looking to clinch but Nascimento Silva Jr pushes him off.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws the left hand but Ko avoids the punch easily.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nascimento Silva Jr avoids the body shot from Ko.
Nascimento Silva Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nascimento Silva Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Ko there.
Ko ducks right into an uppercut from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Nascimento Silva Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ko throws a series of punches but Nascimento Silva Jr moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A big right from Nascimento Silva Jr misses.
Ivan Ko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nascimento Silva Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ko throws a hook to the side of Nascimento Silva Jr's head but Nascimento Silva Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with a hook. Ko ducked under it nicely.
Ko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nascimento Silva Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento Silva Jr blocks a jab.
Ko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nascimento Silva Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko tries to bum rush Nascimento Silva Jr with a series of wild strikes but Nascimento Silva Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento Silva Jr.
Ko misses with a combination
and Nascimento Silva Jr counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nascimento Silva Jr.
Nascimento Silva Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Nascimento Silva Jr dips to his left and cracks Ko with an uppercut!
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with the combination.
Ko punishes Nascimento Silva Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Nascimento Silva Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nascimento Silva Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ko keeping moving, preventing Nascimento Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nascimento Silva Jr won't allow Ko to sweep him here.
Nascimento Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nascimento Silva Jr!
Donk. Nascimento Silva Jr catches Ko right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nascimento Silva Jr looks to land a combination but Ko avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Ko misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko. Nascimento Silva Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nascimento Silva Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr!
Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eduardo Nascimento Silva Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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