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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Stronger. Price has chosen Destroy Everything - Hatebreed as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Price!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santiago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santiago wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Price scores with a nice body kick.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Price moves away from the strike by Santiago.
Santiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Price fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Santiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price thumps Santiago with a low kick.
Santiago lands a really nice looking cross but Price seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Price sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Price throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Price throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Trevor Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Price looks to land a combination but Santiago avoids it well.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Price lands but Santiago takes it in his stride.
Price feints and then cracks Santiago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santiago down.
Price slaps away a takedown attempt from Santiago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago blocks a low kick nicely.
Price fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santiago is out of range.
Trevor Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price connects with an inside leg kick.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Price tenderised Santiago's leg. Santiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Price tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Price manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price thuds his shin into the meat of Santiago's side.
Price throws a body kick that misses.
Price throws a nice inside leg kick.
Price with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Price misses with the body kick
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but Price is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santiago slows the pace down in half guard.
Price is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santiago's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price doesn't have the hooks in and Santiago manages to turn into his guard.
Price wants to sweep but no luck.
Santiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
Santiago's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Price trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
Santiago chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santiago is one step ahead there.
Price has control of Santiago's left arm, preventing Santiago from doing any damage.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price can't keep his opponent in guard - Santiago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Price trying to control but Santiago postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Price 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.
Price throws a shot to the body.
Santiago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Price with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Price walks into a stiff left hand from Santiago.
Price tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Price fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santiago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santiago looks to clinch
and Price counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santiago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Price misses with the combination.
Price clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Price just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santiago's brow.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
Price is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Santiago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santiago avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.
Santiago blocks an elbow strike.
Santiago lands a nice uppercut.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Price tries to stall but Santiago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Santiago blocking some punches.
Price misses with some punches.
Price lands an elbow just above Santiago 's eye.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Price.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price stalling in the clinch but Santiago improves position.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Santiago blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price trying to stall but Santiago improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago dodges an elbow strike from Price.
Santiago trying to stall but Price improves his position.
Santiago takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Bobby Santiago has been cut.
Price tries to stall but Santiago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santiago avoids a wild elbow strike from Price.
Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Price just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santiago's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Price.
Santiago takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Santiago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price looking to slow down the pace here.
Price is fighting off a takedown attempt but Santiago is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Price to the mat. Price regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Santiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Santiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Santiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trevor Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Price lets loose with a powerful body kick. Santiago will feel that in the morning.
Price misses the body punch
and Santiago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santiago.
Santiago takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Santiago.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price trying to stall but Santiago improves his position.
Santiago pushes Price back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Price throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santiago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Price pulls his leg out and moves away.
Price throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santiago's head.
Price is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santiago rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price tries to land a front kick but Santiago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Price misses with a body kick.
Santiago throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Price throws a front kick aimed at Santiago's knee but Santiago avoids it well.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Price circles away.
Price pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santiago is out of range and Price settles back down.
Santiago blocks a leg kick.
Price defending well as Santiago loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Price.
Santiago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Price is looking to reverse the position.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price is being controlled here.
Price on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago throws an elbow but Price slips to the side and avoids it well.
Price is not content to let Santiago control the position.
Santiago 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.
Santiago throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Price works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to free his trapped foot but Price is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santiago looks to land a strike but Price avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Santiago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago postures up.
Trevor Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santiago stands and throws Price's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bobby Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Price rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santiago's guard! Nice work there by Price!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Price 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Price!
Trevor Price bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen Cold Blooded as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murat Orgun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orgun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orgun throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Orgun.
Orgun wants to clinch.
Orgun connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orgun looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Orgun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orgun darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Orgun digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orgun.
Hunt is trying to stall.
Orgun lands an uppercut.
Orgun tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orgun missing with knees to the body.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Orgun.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orgun lands a body shot.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orgun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orgun lands a jab.
Orgun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Orgun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orgun digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Orgun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orgun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orgun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orgun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Orgun.
Orgun throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Orgun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Orgun.
Orgun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Orgun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hunt hang on?
Hunt tries to hold on but Orgun postures up.
Orgun unloading with bombs!
Orgun controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orgun trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Orgun looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orgun trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Orgun breaks from Hunt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Orgun connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Orgun looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Orgun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Orgun looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Orgun landing strikes from the mount.
Orgun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt tries to hold on but Orgun postures up.
Orgun lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but Orgun has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt wants to control but Orgun is having none of it.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Orgun dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Orgun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Orgun.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Orgun.
Orgun tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Orgun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Orgun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orgun misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Orgun.
Orgun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Orgun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Orgun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orgun checks it well.
Hunt throws a nice head kick!
Orgun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orgun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Orgun is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orgun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orgun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Orgun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.
Hunt leaves Orgun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orgun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Murat Orgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orgun darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt counters with a leg kick.
Orgun throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orgun misses with a low kick.
Orgun is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Orgun. Those never looked like landing.
Murat Orgun is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orgun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Orgun takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Orgun throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orgun manages to avoid it.
Orgun misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Orgun lands a slapping body shot.
Orgun wants to clinch.
Murat Orgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orgun lands a two punch combo.
Orgun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of Orgun's side.
Orgun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orgun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orgun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orgun avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orgun can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Orgun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Orgun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Orgun tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orgun tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Orgun back against the cage.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orgun avoids it.
Orgun manages to break the clinch.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Orgun checks it.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Orgun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt moves out of range as Orgun strikes.
A big right from Orgun misses.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orgun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orgun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orgun clinches up against the cage.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Orgun blocks it.
Orgun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Orgun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orgun managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Orgun taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orgun digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt wants to break free but Orgun has control.
A body shot lands from Orgun.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Orgun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Orgun dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orgun takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orgun throws out the jab.
Orgun shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunt pushes Orgun away with a front kick.
Orgun swinging wildly here.
Orgun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Orgun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orgun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Orgun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt is not content to let Orgun control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orgun trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun passes the guard and advances to mount!
Murat Orgun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orgun with a couple of short strikes.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Orgun's attempts to control the action.
Orgun lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orgun looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Orgun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hunt?
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orgun trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orgun scoring with strikes but Hunt is staying in there.
Orgun tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Orgun with shots to the head and body - Hunt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Orgun controlling from the full mount.
Orgun landing strikes from the mount.
Hunt is rocked!
Orgun postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hunt badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Orgun around the waist but Orgun pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Orgun is the winner by TKO! Orgun jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murat Orgun!
Murat Orgun retains his featherweight title!
Murat Orgun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timma's entrance music is Adrenaline Rush. A fine choice. McGarry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome to the Machine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Kaspars Timma has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Timma misses.
McGarry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGarry tries to clinch but Timma is having none of it.
Timma misses with a body shot.
Timma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Timma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGarry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGarry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timma.
McGarry tries to score a body lock takedown but Timma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Timma blocks the elbow strike.
McGarry tries to pull guard but Timma won't allow it.
McGarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGarry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGarry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGarry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timma can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Timma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timma.
McGarry throws a low kick, looking for Timma's leg but Timma calmly moves out of range.
Timma thuds a left hand into McGarry's body.
Timma swats away the attempt to clinch by McGarry.
Timma thows a body shot but no joy.
Timma moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Leo McGarry has been cut.
McGarry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Timma to the mat! Timma manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Timma is controlling McGarry's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Timma is on top in guard.
Timma controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kaspars Timma.
McGarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timma.
McGarry throws the kick towards the body but Timma avoids it.
A good leg kick by Timma.
McGarry darts in and clinches Timma up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Timma is trying to break the clinch but McGarry is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGarry throws an elbow but misses.
McGarry misses with an elbow strike.
McGarry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Timma after a bit of a struggle.
Kaspars Timma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo McGarry.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Timma avoids a wild elbow strike from McGarry.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGarry lands a damaging elbow.
Timma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Timma.
Timma swats away the attempt to clinch by McGarry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry closes the distance but Timma moves to the side
and Timma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGarry gets a clinch.
McGarry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Timma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGarry working aggressively here.
McGarry jumps guard and drags Timma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Timma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarry throws his legs up looking for a submission but Timma uses it to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarry is looking for a sweep.
McGarry strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Timma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGarry blocks a low kick nicely.
McGarry throws a right hand that Timma ducks under and follows up with a left that Timma also avoids with ease.
Timma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters circling a little - Timma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Timma throws a head kick but McGarry moves out of range.
McGarry moves out of range of the body kick.
McGarry moves out of range of the body kick.
McGarry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Timma counters with a good low kick that McGarry was not able to check.
Timma throws a solid leg kick but McGarry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Timma.
McGarry walks into a straight right hand from Timma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma checks the leg kick.
McGarry tries for a takedown but Timma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaspars Timma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timma walks into a stiff left hand from McGarry.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Timma checks a leg kick.
McGarry moves in looking to clinch but Timma pushes him off.
Timma lands with a kick to the temple. McGarry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Timma misses with a straight left.
McGarry defending well as Timma loads up on a big left hand.
Timma looks to land a right hand but McGarry moved out of range.
Timma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGarrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Timma misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry checks a low kick from Timma.
McGarry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Timma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGarry tries to clinch but Timma is having none of it.
Timma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaspars Timma is winning the standup battle so far.
McGarry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarry shoots in and gets a takedown into Timma's guard.
McGarry postures up and lands a big shot to Timma's brow.
McGarry is fighting to break Timma's control of his arms but Timma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGarry throws a big right hand that misses.
McGarry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry is looking to work some ground and pound but Timma has wrist control.
Timma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGarry throws an elbow that misses. Timma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarry's guard. Nice move by Timma!
McGarry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McGarry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timma is one step ahead there.
McGarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Timma passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma trying to pass the guard but McGarry defending well.
McGarry with the active half guard here but Timma passes nicely into side control.
McGarry is looking to reverse the position.
Timma is staying tight to McGarry's torso, preventing him from escaping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarry is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Timma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Timma throws a lazy right hand but McGarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Timma thows a leg kick but McGarry checks it
and McGarry counters by moving into the clinch.
Timma has had enough of the clinch but McGarry keeps him there for the moment.
McGarry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timma.
McGarry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Timma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGarry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGarry blocks a jab.
McGarry slips under a jab.
McGarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timma.
McGarry wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGarry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGarry doesn't manage to clinch there - Timma circles away.
Timma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGarry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timma looks to land a right hand but McGarry moved out of range.
McGarry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Timma throws a combination that misses
and McGarry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leo McGarry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timma pushes McGarry off looking to stand but McGarry dives back in and keeps control.
McGarry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGarry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGarry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Timma trying to hold on to McGarry's head to control him but McGarry postures up.
McGarry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGarry is working away from the top position though.
McGarry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timma's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma tries to kick McGarry off but McGarry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGarry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaspars Timma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGarry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGarry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGarry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGarry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timma's head.
Timma is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Timma is trying to stand back up but McGarry is controlling him
McGarry prevents Timma from improving his position.
McGarry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Timma wants to improve his position but McGarry is controlling well.
McGarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timma defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timma's head.
Timma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McGarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timma defending well though.
McGarry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGarry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGarry 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.
Timma trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo McGarry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timma 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspars Timma!
Kaspars Timma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alucard Darkim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murska comes to the cage accompanied by Perhosveitsi-Heikki & Lika-Aki - Aakkoset. Darkim has chosen I'm new in da city as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Balig Murska had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alucard Darkim!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darkim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murska takes the fight into the clinch.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murska misses with a punch to the body.
Murska lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murska trying to land knees to the body.
Murska struggles to land a body shot inside as Darkim controls his hands.
Darkim misses with some punches.
Murska'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.
Murska misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Darkim seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Murska wants to stall.
Murska looking to throw knees to the head but Darkim is blocking nicely.
Darkim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murska up against the cage.
Darkim blocking some punches.
Darkim avoiding damage.
Darkim misses with the head strike.
Darkim managing to block the knees to the body from Murska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkim stalls.
Murska is trying to break the clinch but Darkim has him pressed against the cage.
Darkim leaning against his opponent.
Murska tries to work over Darkim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murska lands an uppercut.
Darkim stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alucard Darkim.
Murska tries to bum rush Darkim with a series of wild strikes but Darkim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darkim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darkim blocks the body kick.
Murska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balig Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim scores with a hook.
Murska lands a head kick. Darkim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid body kick from Murska.
Darkim lands a body shot.
Darkim works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darkim scoring well with a low kick there.
Murska darts in trying to clinch
and Darkim counters with a nice body shot.
Murska misses with an uppercut.
Murska checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska 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.
Darkim loads up on a big right hand but Murska slips the punch.
Murska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murska pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck for Darkim with that takedown attempt.
Darkim slips a jab from Murska.
Darkim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murska defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darkim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alucard Darkim will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Darkim lands with an uppercut that bounces Murska off the cage and back into range.
Murska connects with an inside leg kick.
Alucard Darkim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Murska.
Darkim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darkim just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murska, right into the meat.
Darkim lands with an uppercut that bounces Murska off the cage and back into range.
Darkim slips under a jab.
Darkim misses with a double jab.
Murska pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darkim looks to throw the jab but Murska is out of range.
Murska looks to land a body kick but Darkim moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkim moves away from the strike by Murska.
A bone on bone clash there as Darkim blocks the leg kick.
Balig Murska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darkim throws a nice looking combination but Murska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murska throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Darkim.
Murska lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murska keeps Darkim at a distance using the push kick.
Murska dodges the punch combination from Darkim.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darkim. Murska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darkim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murska connects with a leg kick. Darkim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darkim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Murska tenderised Darkim's leg. Darkim is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murska.
Darkim throws a nice looking combination but Murska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murska throws a push kick but Darkim slaps the foot to one side.
Murska misses with a body kick.
Darkim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murska pinned against the cage. Murska gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murska misses with an uppercut.
Darkim throws a hook to the side of Murska's head but Murska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Murska finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Darkim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murska.
Balig Murska is winning the standup battle so far.
Murska swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Darkim counter with a right hand.
Murska throws out a loose jab but Darkim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murska misses the shot to the body.
Murska misses with a looping right.
Murska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murska throws a leg kick but Darkim checks it.
Darkim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darkim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murska can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murska checks a low kick from Darkim.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Darkim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murska - the referee stops the clock and Darkim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murska. Darkim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murska misses with a looping left.
Murska connects with a leg kick. Darkim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Murska.
Darkim has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murska.
Murska feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Darkim's calf.
Darkim is breathing heavily.
Murska connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murska misses with a body kick.
Darkim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murska lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balig Murska dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Darkim misses with a series of wild punches.
Darkim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murska with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Darkim misses its intended target.
A big right from Murska misses.
Darkim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darkim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Darkim does it's job there.
Darkim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murska.
Murska scores with a nice right hand.
Murska tries to clinch but Darkim is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Darkim misses.
Darkim looks to land a combination but Murska avoids it well.
Murska wants to clinch.
Murska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murska scoring well with a low kick there.
Darkim avoids a kick to the body.
Murska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murska scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Darkim.
Murska throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkim fails to land with a series of punches.
Murska has managed to clinch.
Murska misses with a knee to the head.
Murska lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murska with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darkim backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Murska.
Darkim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murska missing with knees to the body.
Darkim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murska'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.
Murska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkim blocks an uppercut.
Darkim looking to stall.
Darkim blocks an uppercut.
Darkim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but Darkim blocks with his arms.
Murska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darkim has hold of one of Murska's legs. Murska is fighting the takedown attempt but Darkim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murska is trying to keep Darkim in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim throwing strikes from guard but Murska blocks nicely.
Darkim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darkim trying to control the position from guard on top but Murska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murska wants to get back to his feet but Darkim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murska is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darkim is looking for a triangle here but Murska uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balig Murska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murska 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 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balig Murska!
Balig Murska took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnSubs for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espada comes to the cage accompanied by Greedy Fly. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gab Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez has managed to clinch.
Velasquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Velasquez connects with a knee to the head.
Espada letting Velasquez take a breather here.
Velasquez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Espada's face.
Espada is rocked!
Velasquez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Espada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez tries to land a knee to the head but Espada blocks with his arms.
Velasquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velasquez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Velasquez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez looking to throw knees to the head but Espada is blocking nicely.
Velasquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velasquez crunches a lovely knee into Espada's ribcage.
Velasquez misses with a knee to the head.
Velasquez looks winded!
Velasquez tries to land a knee to the head but Espada blocks with his arms.
Velasquez has Espada pressed against the cage, preventing Espada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velasquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velasquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Espada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Espada.
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Espada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Velasquez throws a head kick but Espada moves out of range.
Espada misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Espada.
A punch combination from Espada misses.
Espada seems to have got his legs back now.
A decent looking cross lands there for Espada.
Espada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Espada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Velasquez backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to clinch but Espada is avoiding it.
Espada takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Espada throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espada with a hook.
Velasquez pushes Espada up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Velasquez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Velasquez taking a breather.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Espada.
Velasquez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Velasquez has Espada pressed against the cage, preventing Espada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasquez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Espada.
Espada takes a knee to the side of the body.
Velasquez lands a big knee! That's hurt Espada! Oh, he's all over the place! Velasquez lands another knee that sends Espada to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gab Velasquez!
A victorious Gab Velasquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuraimo Rassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Colslaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rassi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damian Marley - It Was Written . Colslaw has chosen LMFAO as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuraimo Rassi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Colslaw!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rassi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colslaw.
Colslaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rassi.
Rassi avoids the head kick by Colslaw.
Colslaw avoids the head kick by Rassi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rassi.
Colslaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colslaw misses with a body shot.
Colslaw avoids the head kick by Rassi.
Colslaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rassi.
Rassi throws a jab when Colslaw was well out of range.
Rassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Colslaw doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rassi trying to stall but Colslaw improves his position.
Colslaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rassi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rassi is looking to chop away at Colslaw's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rassi tries a head kick but it misses.
Colslaw thows a leg kick but Rassi checks it
and Rassi counters with a left and a right that stings Colslaw.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colslaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Colslaw finds it's target.
Rassi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rassi misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rassi. Colslaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colslaw takes one to the side of the head.
Rassi scores with the left hand. Colslaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Rassi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rassi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colslaw. Rassi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colslaw moves out of range of the body kick from Rassi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rassi misses with an uppercut.
Rassi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Samuraimo Rassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rassi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rassi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rassi rushes Colslaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rassi can't find room to land a body shot as Colslaw controls the action.
Rassi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Colslaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rassi looking to stall.
Colslaw keeps control of Rassi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rassi struggles to land a body shot inside as Colslaw controls his hands.
Colslaw lands an uppercut.
Colslaw is pushing Rassi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rassi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colslaw up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi prevents a body shot from Colslaw.
Colslaw is trying to break the clinch but Rassi has him pressed against the cage.
Colslaw breaks from the clinch.
Colslaw misses with a head kick.
Rassi tries to clinch but Colslaw is having none of it.
Colslaw throws out a loose jab but Rassi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colslaw swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Rassi.
Colslaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Rassi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colslaw.
Colslaw is looking to clinch but Rassi is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Rassi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Colslaw wants to clinch up but Rassi keeps it at a distance.
Rassi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Colslaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rassi throws a body punch but Colslaw moves out of range.
Rassi blocks a jab.
Rassi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Colslaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rassi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rassi tries to clinch there but Colslaw circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Colslaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rassi throws a sloppy head kick and Colslaw moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colslaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rassi's head.
A jab from Rassi misses.
Colslaw misses with an uppercut
and Rassi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rassi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuraimo Rassi dominated that round.
That's time! Rassi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rassi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rassi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colslaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rassi counters with a good, hard body kick but Colslaw shrugs it off.
Colslaw throws a head kick but Rassi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rassi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rassi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Colslaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rassi clinches with his opponent.
Colslaw takes an elbow to the temple.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Colslaw in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rassi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rassi lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rassi manages to break the clinch.
Rassi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rassi tries to land a front kick but Colslaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi misses with a few strikes there.
Rassi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rassi misses with a head kick.
Rassi avoids the body shot from Colslaw.
Rassi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Colslaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rassi momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Colslaw.
Rassi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colslaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rassi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colslaw on the side of the head.
Colslaw wants to land a leg kick but Rassi is out of range.
Rassi throws the kick towards the body but Colslaw avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw catches Rassi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rassi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rassi misses with a kick to the body
and Colslaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Rassi misses
letting Colslaw counter with a right hand.
Rassi misses with a leg kick
and Colslaw counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Rassi misses.
Rassi misses with a wild body shot.
Rassi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colslaw.
Rassi moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rassi as Colslaw tries to tie him up.
Rassi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rassi tries to break free but Colslaw pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colslaw as Rassi tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colslaw lands a shoulder strike.
Rassi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Colslaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rassi is keeping busy.
Colslaw managing to block the knees to the body from Rassi.
Colslaw presses Rassi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Colslaw throws a head punch that misses.
Rassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colslaw avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Colslaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rassi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colslaw as Rassi tries to tie him up.
Colslaw stalling.
Rassi can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassi misses with a knee to the head.
Rassi tries to break free but Colslaw pushes him back against the cage.
Rassi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colslaw.
Colslaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Rassi as the two fighters clinch.
Rassi being controlled against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rassi.
Rassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colslaw avoids it.
Rassi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Colslaw has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rassi as Colslaw tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colslaw.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Colslaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuraimo Rassi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rassi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rassi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rassi.
Rassi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colslaw loads up on a big right hand but Rassi slips the punch.
Samuraimo Rassi is winning the standup battle so far.
Colslaw avoids the head kick by Rassi.
Rassi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Colslaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Rassi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rassi throws a body kick that misses
and Colslaw counters with a low kick, right behind Rassi 's knee.
Rassi throws a push kick but Colslaw slaps the foot to one side.
Colslaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters circling a little - Rassi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rassi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colslaw.
Colslaw swings for the body but Rassi moves out of range.
Rassi throws a wild body kick that Colslaw sees coming a mile off.
Colslaw wants to slow Rassi down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Rassi.
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rassi digs a good body shot into Colslaw's ribs.
Rassi throws a head kick but Colslaw moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Colslaw.
Rassi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Colslaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Colslaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rassi throws the kick towards the body but Colslaw avoids it.
Colslaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rassi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rassi wants to clinch but Colslaw slips to the side
and Colslaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Rassi's corner calls for a 1-2. Rassi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rassi throws a sloppy head kick and Colslaw moves out of range easily.
Rassi lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rassi tries to clinch there but Colslaw circles away.
Colslaw takes one to the side of the head.
Colslaw looks to land a body kick but Rassi moved away.
Rassi tries to clinch up.
Rassi ducks under a wild hook from Colslaw.
Rassi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rassi throws a lazy head kick
and Colslaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colslaw slips a jab and a cross from Rassi.
Colslaw throws a lazy right hand but Rassi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rassi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colslaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by Rassi misses
letting Colslaw counter with a right hand.
Colslaw lands a right hook to the body.
Rassi throws a solid leg kick but Colslaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rassi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colslaw.
Rassi throws a series of punches but Colslaw avoids them all with ease.
A solid body kick from Rassi.
Colslaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colslaw throws a right and a left that Rassi avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Colslaw. That snapped Rassi's head back.
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!
Colslaw misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw misses with a straight right.
Colslaw throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Rassi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rassi tries a head kick but it misses.
Colslaw checks a low kick from Rassi.
Rassi checks a leg kick.
A big right from Rassi misses.
Rassi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rassi tries to clinch there but Colslaw circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colslaw swinging wildly here.
Colslaw blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Samuraimo Rassi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Rassi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rassi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Colslaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colslaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rassi tries to clinch up.
Colslaw gets tackled into the cage by Rassi. Rassi maintains the clinch.
Colslaw scores with a shot to the side of Rassi's head.
Colslaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Rassi won't allow it.
A short right from Colslaw.
Rassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colslaw avoids it.
Colslaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rassi blocks a head kick by Colslaw.
Colslaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colslaw has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rassi.
A head kick from Rassi lands but Colslaw takes it in his stride.
Rassi misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Rassi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Colslaw throws out a leg kick but Rassi moves out of range and Colslaw only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colslaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rassi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rassi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Colslaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Colslaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Rassi lands a nice looking body kick.
Colslaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Rassi.
Rassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rassi slips a straight right by Colslaw.
Colslaw moves out of range as Rassi throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rassi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw misses with a straight left.
Colslaw throws a right and a left that Rassi avoids nicely.
Colslaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Rassi finds it's target.
Rassi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colslaw. That did some damage!
Rassi's corner calls for a 1-2. Rassi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colslaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rassi.
Colslaw moves out of range as Rassi throws a body kick.
Jab by Colslaw.
Rassi throws a sloppy head kick
and Colslaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colslaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rassi is looking to clinch but Colslaw is avoiding it.
Colslaw misses the shot to the body.
Rassi throws a head kick but Colslaw moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw jabs at Rassi's body.
Rassi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rassi misses with a body shot.
Colslaw misses the shot to the body.
Colslaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rassi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rassi.
Colslaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rassi.
Colslaw can't break the clinch.
Rassi misses with a knee strike.
Rassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colslaw avoids it.
Colslaw avoiding damage as Rassi throws knees to the body.
Colslaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rassi effectively controlling the action here.
Rassi tries to break the clinch but Colslaw is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassi trying to stall but Colslaw improves his position.
Colslaw lands a nice uppercut.
Colslaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Colslaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colslaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rassi with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rassi takes one to the side of the head.
Rassi misses with a body kick.
Rassi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colslaw.
Colslaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rassi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colslaw throws the left hand but Rassi avoids the punch easily.
Colslaw moves out of range of the body kick from Rassi.
Rassi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mark Colslaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rassi avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Rassi blocks the low kick.
Rassi tries to clinch up.
Rassi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Colslaw at a distance.
Rassi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Colslaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colslaw.
Colslaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rassi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colslaw moves away.
Colslaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colslaw misses with a looping left.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch but Colslaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colslaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Rassi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colslaw avoids the head kick by Rassi.
Rassi cracks Colslaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rassi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Colslaw has time to react.
No joy there for Rassi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rassi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rassi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Colslaw counter with a right hand.
A big right from Colslaw misses.
Rassi lands a jab to the nose.
Rassi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colslaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rassi tries to move into range but Colslaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rassi moves in looking to clinch but Colslaw pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi slips a straight right by Colslaw.
Colslaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rassi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rassi lands a really nice looking cross but Colslaw seems unphased.
Rassi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Colslaw counters with a good low kick that Rassi was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rassi tries to clinch
and Colslaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colslaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Rassi.
Colslaw misses with an uppercut
letting Rassi counter with a right hand.
Colslaw moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Rassi.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colslaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Colslaw. That snapped Rassi's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi tries to clinch there but Colslaw circles away.
Colslaw lands a high kick!
Colslaw swings widly with a right hand
and Rassi counters with an outside leg kick.
Rassi is looking to clinch but Colslaw is avoiding it.
Rassi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rassi misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Rassi misses.
Good leg kick by Rassi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rassi thuds his shin into the meat of Colslaw's side.
Nice uppercut there from Colslaw.
Samuraimo Rassi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rassi keeps Colslaw at a distance using the push kick.
Colslaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Rassi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Rassi should have avoided that one.
Rassi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colslaw manages to avoid it.
Rassi throws a head kick but Colslaw moves out of range.
Colslaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Colslaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rassi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rassi.
Colslaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colslaw wants to break free but Rassi has control.
Colslaw misses with a punch to the body.
Rassi presses Colslaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colslaw manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Rassi.
Mark Colslaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colslaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Rassi is just out of range.
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 Samuraimo Rassi.
Well Rassi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuraimo Rassi!
Samuraimo Rassi retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Samuraimo Rassi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bay Area (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kota Punga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punga is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: who let the dogs out. Kota Punga told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bay Area!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kota Punga!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Punga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Area as he avoids it easily.
Punga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Area sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Punga ducks under a wild hook from Area.
Area throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Area throws a series of punches but Punga avoids them all with ease.
Punga shoots for a double leg takedown but Area sprawls well. He's pushed Punga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bay Area has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kota Punga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Area swinging wildly here.
Area lands a jab to the nose.
Area lands a left and a right that send Punga crashing to the mat, dazed. Area thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Punga is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Area, right into the meat.
Punga is still on wobbly legs! Can Area finish him?
Punga is trying desperately to land a takedown but Area is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Punga.
Area lands a nice shot to the body.
Punga looks winded!
Area feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Punga sprawling to the canvas! Punga rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Area finish him?!
Punga shoots in for a double leg but Area sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Area fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Punga to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Punga looks to clinch but Area throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Punga taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bay Area!
Bay Area tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Sinisalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luger comes to the cage accompanied by Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim. Sinisalo has chosen Jos rakastat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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288 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Luger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taisto Sinisalo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luger lands a leg kick that knocks Sinisalo off balance momentarily.
Luger moves out of range of the leg kick from Sinisalo.
Sinisalo is looking to clinch.
Luger misses the body punch
and Sinisalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Sinisalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinisalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luger swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinisalo.
Luger throws a lazy body kick
and Sinisalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Shane Luger has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinisalo looks to land a left hand but Luger moved out of range nicely.
Sinisalo moves away from the strike by Luger.
Luger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sinisalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sinisalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luger tried to score with a low kick but Sinisalo checks it.
Luger tries to land a leg kick but Sinisalo saw it coming and moves away.
Sinisalo misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Luger is predictable there
and Sinisalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sinisalo darts in trying to clinch
and Luger counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Luger misses.
Luger takes a swing at Sinisalo's ribcage but misses.
Luger throws a body punch but Sinisalo moves out of range.
Luger throws a looping overhand right but Sinisalo ducks down to avoid it.
Luger tries to land a front kick but Sinisalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sinisalo thuds his right hand into Luger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sinisalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luger.
Sinisalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinisalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sinisalo throws a shot from downtown. Luger moves away and avoids it.
Luger dodges the punch combination from Sinisalo.
Sinisalo misses the shot to the body.
Sinisalo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luger circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Sinisalo misses.
Luger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sinisalo's hands.
Sinisalo moves out of range of the body kick from Luger.
Sinisalo throws a wild body kick that Luger sees coming a mile off.
Luger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sinisalo's head.
Sinisalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luger misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinisalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luger lands a jab to the nose.
Luger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sinisalo at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luger.
Luger moves out of range of the leg kick from Sinisalo.
Luger throws a looping overhand right but Sinisalo ducks down to avoid it.
Luger throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sinisalo checks the leg kick.
Luger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sinisalo.
Sinisalo moves away from the strike by Luger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sinisalo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sinisalo misses with a few strikes there.
Luger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinisalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Luger.
Sinisalo moves to clinch but Luger breaks away
and Luger counters with a crisp right that sends Sinisalo to the canvas! Luger follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Luger!
A victorious Shane Luger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavsson comes into the arena with KNOKE STØVKOST blaring out of the sound system. Wilson has chosen Ennio Morricone - For A Few Dollars More as his entrance music. Gunnar Gustavsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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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
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Gustavsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Gustavsson slips the punch.
Gustavsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustavsson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Gustavsson circles away.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Gustavsson avoids nicely.
Gustavsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustavsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gustavsson scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustavsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Gustavsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Gustavsson counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustavsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Gustavsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Gustavsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustavsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Gustavsson's shoulder, as Gustavsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustavsson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustavsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Gustavsson tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustavsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Wilson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gustavsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustavsson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Gustavsson avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Gustavsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Gustavsson letting Wilson take a breather here.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wilson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustavsson blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Gustavsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustavsson.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
Gustavsson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Gustavsson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Gustavsson avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Gustavsson blocking some punches.
Gustavsson blocking some punches.
Gustavsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Gustavsson's ribcage. Gustavsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson tries to work over Gustavsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gustavsson backwards.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustavsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustavsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Gustavsson working aggressively here.
Gustavsson misses with some punches.
Gustavsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Wilson.
Gustavsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Gustavsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Gustavsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Gustavsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustavsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Gustavsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Gustavsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gustavsson slips under a jab.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustavsson.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustavsson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gustavsson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Gustavsson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Gustavsson's shoulder, as Gustavsson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gustavsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shane Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavsson moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Gustavsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustavsson connects with a jab.
Wilson misses the jab.
Gustavsson closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson stalling in the clinch.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Gustavsson avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustavsson tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Gustavsson back against the cage.
Gustavsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shane Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustavsson controls his hands.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustavsson's elbow.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustavsson.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Gustavsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustavsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Gustavsson.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gustavsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustavsson looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Gustavsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustavsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustavsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Gustavsson controls the action.
Gustavsson missing with knees to the body.
Gustavsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gustavsson backwards.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Gustavsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gustavsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gustavsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustavsson can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Gustavsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilson up against the cage.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Gustavsson tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustavsson being controlled against the cage.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Gustavsson avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Gustavsson is working Wilson over against the cage.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Gustavsson digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gustavsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wilson tries to work over Gustavsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Gustavsson avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustavsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Wilson.
Gustavsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustavsson blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Gustavsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Gustavsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustavsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Gustavsson slips the punch.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Gustavsson slips the punch.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustavsson.
Wilson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gustavsson rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
Gustavsson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustavsson's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Gustavsson.
A right handed body shot lands from Gustavsson.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustavsson controls his hands.
Gustavsson misses with some punches.
Gustavsson blocking some punches.
Gustavsson digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gustavsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gustavsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustavsson lands an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gustavsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustavsson blocks a body shot from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoiding damage as Gustavsson throws knees to the body.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
Wilson letting Gustavsson take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Gustavsson.
Good body shot from Wilson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustavsson.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Gustavsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Gustavsson prevents a body shot from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson gets through Gustavsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Gustavsson.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustavsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustavsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gustavsson tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustavsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustavsson misses with some punches.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gustavsson prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Gustavsson tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Gustavsson back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustavsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Gustavsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gustavsson blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Gustavsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body.
Gustavsson prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustavsson is trying to stall.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustavsson's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson tries to work over Gustavsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustavsson is struggling to control the position.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Gustavsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Gunnar Gustavsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Gustavsson.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustavsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson takes one on the button.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Gustavsson slips the punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustavsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustavsson's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Gustavsson.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Gustavsson avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Gustavsson scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gustavsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Gustavsson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustavsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Gustavsson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Gustavsson avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Gustavsson misses with a body punch.
Gustavsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Gustavsson.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Gustavsson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Gustavsson blocking some punches.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustavsson controls his hands.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Gustavsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Gustavsson back against the cage.
Gustavsson lands a left hand.
Gustavsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Wilson blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Gustavsson avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustavsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gustavsson blocking some punches.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Gustavsson controls the action.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Gustavsson blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilson tries a body shot but Gustavsson blocks it.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson tries a body shot but Gustavsson blocks it.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Gustavsson.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Gustavsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustavsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustavsson controls his hands.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Gustavsson misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Nice defenses there by Gustavsson.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Gustavsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gustavsson misses with an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Wilson 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.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Gustavsson's head but Gustavsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustavsson.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustavsson throws out the jab.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustavsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Gustavsson lands with a cross.
Wilson tries to clinch but Gustavsson moves out of range.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustavsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustavsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson connects with a crisp jab.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Gustavsson's head but Gustavsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gustavsson throws a push kick but Wilson slaps the foot to one side.
Gustavsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Gustavsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilson.
Gustavsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gustavsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustavsson.
Gunnar Gustavsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Gustavsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustavsson throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gustavsson.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gustavsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustavsson.
Wilson tries to clinch but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustavsson lands with a good body shot.
Wilson checks a low kick from Gustavsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustavsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gustavsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Gustavsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilson tries to clinch but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Wilson misses with a body shot
and Gustavsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Gustavsson is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Gustavsson.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Gustavsson.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustavsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustavsson lands with a left to the head.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Gustavsson gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shane Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Gustavsson tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Gustavsson back against the cage.
Gustavsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Gustavsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gustavsson misses with a body punch.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gustavsson lands a right hand.
Gustavsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustavsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavsson tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Gustavsson back against the cage.
Gustavsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gustavsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Wilson!
Shane Wilson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Shane Wilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlond is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlond throws a jab but it's blocked by Horn.
LeBlond shoots in for a takedown but Horn shows good takedown defense.
Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlond manages to avoid it.
Horn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horn moves out of range as LeBlond throws a body kick.
LeBlond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horn lands a nice looking body kick.
LeBlond throws the kick towards the body but Horn avoids it.
LeBlond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LeBlond checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LeBlond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Fincent LeBlond has been cut.
LeBlond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horn.
LeBlond feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Horn's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlond looks for the body kick but Horn saw that one coming.
Horn misses with a body punch
and LeBlond counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenny Horn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlond misses with a looping left.
LeBlond just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeBlonds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
LeBlond scores with a jab to the head.
Horn avoids a kick to the body.
Horn misses with a two punch combination.
Horn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlond.
Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlond manages to avoid it.
Horn throws a low kick but LeBlond avoids it.
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!
LeBlond missing with a left hand there. Horn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBlond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horn lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Horn is predictable there
and LeBlond counters with a head kick.
Horn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LeBlond.
Horn is looking to wear down LeBlond with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horn checks a leg kick.
Horn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
LeBlond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Horn misses the target.
LeBlond throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from LeBlond.
Horn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBlond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBlond throws a push kick but Horn slaps the foot to one side.
LeBlond misses with a body kick.
Horn walks into a jab.
Horn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlond swings widly with a right hand
and Horn counters with a head kick. That will keep LeBlond thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
LeBlond misses with a low kick.
Horn slips a straight right by LeBlond.
Horn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
LeBlond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horn throws a lazy body kick
and LeBlond counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horn throws a series of punches but LeBlond moves out of range.
Horn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBlond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlond will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenny Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fincent LeBlond.
Horn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBlond.
LeBlond misses with a leg kick
and Horn counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlond counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LeBlond is trying desperately to land a takedown but Horn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for LeBlond.
LeBlond dips to his left and cracks Horn with an uppercut!
Horn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
LeBlond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horn.
Horn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horn throws a body kick that misses
enabling LeBlond to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBlond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeBlond wants to land a leg kick but Horn is out of range.
Horn misses with a body kick.
Horn drives through and clinches with LeBlond against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horn managing to block the knees to the body from LeBlond.
LeBlond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Horn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fincent LeBlond's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
LeBlond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from LeBlond.
Horn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horn misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from LeBlond misses.
Sloppy strikes from Horn. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Horn does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlond ducks under a wild hook from Horn.
LeBlond shoots for a double leg takedown but Horn sprawls well. He's pushed LeBlond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horn loads up on a big right hand but LeBlond slips the punch.
Horn misses with a lunging right hand
and Horn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away.
Horn throws a wild body kick that LeBlond sees coming a mile off.
Horn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBlond. LeBlond obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBlond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBlond throws a low kick, looking for Horn's leg but Horn calmly moves out of range.
Horn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeBlond doesn't seem bothered though.
LeBlond scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Horn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but LeBlond is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond works to advance to full mount. Horn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
LeBlond dominating with strikes here.
Horn is looking to improve his position but LeBlond isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horn tries to lock up and control but LeBlond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Horn holds on to LeBlond around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
LeBlond wants to take a breather but Horn is having none of it.
Horn controlling the position well.
LeBlond is looking to advance position but Horn won't allow it.
LeBlond prevents Horn from improving his position.
Horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond winds up and cracks Horn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LeBlond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Horn sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if LeBlond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Horn is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBlond.
LeBlond wants to take a breather but Horn is having none of it.
LeBlond is trying to work for a kimura but Horn is defending well.
LeBlond slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond trying to mount his opponent but Horn defends it.
Horn is refusing to be controlled, as LeBlond sits in half guard.
LeBlond controlling the pace.
Horn tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
Horn trying to control but LeBlond postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LeBlond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fincent LeBlond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fincent LeBlond's cut.
That's time! Horn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
LeBlond connects with a solid leg kick.
LeBlond throws a lazy uppercut
and Horn counters with a nice uppercut.
Horn doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBlond circles away.
LeBlond misses with a low kick.
Horn scores with a kick to the body.
LeBlond throws a low kick but Horn moves out of range easily.
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Horn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by LeBlond.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horn thows a leg kick but LeBlond checks it
and LeBlond counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horn won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlond misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Horn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LeBlond 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond trying to control the position but Horn is working away.
Horn is looking to regain half guard here but LeBlond keeps moving and retains side control.
Horn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by LeBlond.
Horn pushes LeBlond away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, LeBlond gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
LeBlond trying to control the position but Horn is working away.
Horn trying his best to control but LeBlond has mounted him.
LeBlond is looking to work his way around to Horn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
LeBlond throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
LeBlond looking to control but Horn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fincent LeBlond has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond goes for an armbar but Horn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Horn.
Horn wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
Horn preventing the sweep.
Horn wants to stand but LeBlond is controlling his posture from full guard.
Horn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBlond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn tries to clinch there but LeBlond circles away.
Horn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LeBlond punishes Horn's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as LeBlond blocks the leg kick.
LeBlond thows a body shot but no joy.
Horn has closed the distance and engaged LeBlond in a clinch.
LeBlond blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond pulls guard.
Horn is stalling in the full guard.
Horn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on LeBlond, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlond swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
Horn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Horn if he has to take too many more of those.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horn is fending him off so far but LeBlond persists. Nope, Horn circles away and we're back to standing.
LeBlond misses with a leg kick.
That kick from LeBlond tenderised Horn's leg. Horn is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Kenny Horn.
I think Horn 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 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenny Horn!
An intense looking Kenny Horn took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I told ya all!?! *smiles*'.
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