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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnet The Punching Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapda Mattus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mattus's choice of entrance music: My heart. Tapda Mattus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Magnet The Punching Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tapda Mattus!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Punching Machine lands with an overhand left.
Mattus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mattus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mattus is struggling to control the position.
Mattus jumps guard but The Punching Machine stands there with Mattus around his waist. Mattus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Punching Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mattus avoids a wild elbow strike from The Punching Machine.
Mattus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Punching Machine smiles and moves away.
The Punching Machine misses with a head kick.
The Punching Machine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Punching Machine tries to bum rush Mattus with a series of wild strikes but Mattus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mattus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magnet The Punching Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapda Mattus.
The Punching Machine misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Punching Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Punching Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Punching Machine enables Mattus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Punching Machine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Punching Machine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mattus missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mattus looks winded!
The Punching Machine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mattus defending well though.
Mattus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Punching Machine scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Punching Machine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Punching Machine wants to take a breather but Mattus is having none of it.
The Punching Machine 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.
Mattus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Punching Machine winds up and cracks Mattus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mattus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Punching Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mattus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Punching Machine pulls his head out easily.
Mattus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine working Mattus over with strikes.
The Punching Machine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from The Punching Machine.
The Punching Machine slows the pace down in half guard.
The Punching Machine uses his free foot to push down on Mattus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mattus.
The Punching Machine working Mattus over with strikes here.
The Punching Machine looking to finish Mattus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mattus!
Mattus is rocked!
The Punching Machine connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mattus is still in real trouble! Can The Punching Machine finish him?
The Punching Machine raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine trying to control but Mattus is having none of it.
The Punching Machine dominating with strikes here.
Mattus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Punching Machine landing punches.
Mattus is squirming around, avoiding The Punching Machine's attempts to control the action.
Mattus is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Punching Machine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mattus seems to have recovered his senses.
The Punching Machine connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Punching Machine looking to finish Mattus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mattus!
The Punching Machine controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Punching Machine lands a big elbow.
The Punching Machine landing strikes from the mount and Mattus is in trouble!
The Punching Machine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Punching Machine controlling his opponent.
The Punching Machine lands a heavy elbow.
The Punching Machine lands a big shot there that rocks Mattus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mattus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by The Punching Machine.
Mattus takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! The Punching Machine's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnet The Punching Machine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alain Ducase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steel Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles has chosen Bia Bia as his entrance music. Alain Ducase could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steel Knuckles's chin.
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alain Ducase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles misses with a head kick.
Knuckles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ducase circles away quickly and effectively.
Knuckles leaves Ducase with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ducase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Alain Ducase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses.
Ducase lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knuckles circles away quickly and effectively.
Knuckles scores with a leg kick.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ducase checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knuckles tries to work over Ducase's front leg with a kick but Ducase checks it.
Ducase drives through and clinches with Knuckles against the cage.
Ducase tries to pull guard but Knuckles holds him up against the cage and eventually Ducase drops back down to his feet.
Knuckles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ducase really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ducase decides to pull guard.
Knuckles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ducase swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ducase will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducase looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ducase knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knuckles on the ground.
Knuckles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ducase is proving hard to escape from.
Ducase is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
Knuckles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ducase has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knuckles has managed to get both his arms back between Ducase's legs - danger averted.
Ducase looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knuckles passes into side control.
Ducase tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles tries for a kimura but Ducase is defending well.
Knuckles decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ducase to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ducase rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knuckles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ducase fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alain Ducase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducase is breathing heavily.
Knuckles tries to score with a low kick but Ducase moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to land a leg kick but Ducase saw it coming and moves away.
Knuckles throws a front kick aimed at Ducase's knee but Ducase avoids it well.
Knuckles misses with a head kick.
Ducase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knuckles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. Ducase looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knuckles feints and then cracks Ducase's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ducase down.
Ducase tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knuckles throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Knuckles misses.
Ducase lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knuckles circles away quickly and effectively.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Ducase is just out of range.
Knuckles tried to score with a low kick but Ducase checks it.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ducase throws a leg kick but Knuckles moved away.
Knuckles does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Knuckles 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.
Knuckles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ducase keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ducase chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knuckles can pounce on him.
Knuckles throws a head kick but Ducase moves out of range.
Knuckles wants to slow Ducase down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knuckles.
Ducase on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
Knuckles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knuckles feints and then cracks Ducase's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ducase down.
Knuckles throws a jab when Ducase was well out of range.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the body.
Ducase avoids the head kick by Knuckles.
Ducase is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knuckles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ducase is out of range and Knuckles settles back down.
Ducase throws a hook but Knuckles avoids it easily.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Knuckles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ducase on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ducase jabs at Knuckles's body.
Knuckles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ducase has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ducase lands a two punch combo.
Ducase shoots in for a double leg but Knuckles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knuckles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knuckles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ducase. That did some damage!
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles scores with a nice body kick.
Steel Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Knuckles. That's going to slow Ducase down.
Knuckles motions for Ducase to come forward. Knuckles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ducase's calf.
Ducase on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ducase blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles motions for Ducase to come forward. Knuckles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knuckles. That's going to slow Ducase down.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ducase checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knuckles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alain Ducase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knuckles motions for Ducase to come forward. Knuckles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Ducase.
A head kick misses from Knuckles.
Steel Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles scoring well with a low kick there.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised Ducase's leg. Ducase is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knuckles scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles throws a sloppy head kick and Ducase moves out of range easily.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Knuckles misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ducase looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knuckles lands a leg kick that knocks Ducase off balance momentarily.
Ducase takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised Ducase's leg. Ducase is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ducase avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
Knuckles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles tries to work over Ducase's front leg with a kick but Ducase checks it.
Knuckles is looking to slow Ducase down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knuckles, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
A clash of legs there as Ducase blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Ducase sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knuckles tries to score with a low kick but Ducase moves his leg out of the way.
Ducase on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knuckles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ducase has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ducase and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Ducase blocks the low kick.
Knuckles scores with a leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
Knuckles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knuckles thumps Ducase with a low kick.
Knuckles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ducase's sensitive parts.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ducase takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ducase checks a leg kick nicely.
Ducase takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles wants to slow Ducase down by chopping away at his legs.
Ducase blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a low kick as Ducase jumps back.
Ducase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knuckles misses with a head kick.
Knuckles scoring well with a low kick there.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses Ducase's front leg but catches the back leg as Ducase tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised Ducase's leg. Ducase is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knuckles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ducase's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ducase misses with an uppercut.
Ducase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Ducase throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knuckles.
Ducase throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knuckles's waist but Knuckles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ducase off to one side.
Ducase wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles motions for Ducase to come forward. Knuckles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles connects with an inside leg kick.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Knuckles misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ducase blocks the leg kick.
Knuckles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ducase has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knuckles misses with a leg kick.
Ducase stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ducase takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ducase checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knuckles throws a nice head kick!
Knuckles connects with an inside leg kick.
Knuckles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ducase.
Ducase ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knuckles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knuckles.
A good leg kick by Knuckles.
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Ducase blocks the leg kick.
Knuckles lands a leg kick that knocks Ducase off balance momentarily.
Knuckles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Ducase as he checks the leg kick.
Knuckles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles throws a head kick but Ducase moves out of range.
Steel Knuckles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducase avoids the head kick by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to work over Ducase's front leg with a kick but Ducase checks it.
Knuckles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ducase tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Knuckles throws out a leg kick but Ducase moves out of range and Knuckles only half commits.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ducase misses with a few strikes there.
Knuckles throws a leg kick that misses.
Ducase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knuckles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles wants to slow Ducase down by chopping away at his legs.
Knuckles is looking to slow Ducase down with leg kicks.
Knuckles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised Ducase's leg. Ducase is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ducase checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducase tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ducase throws a series of punches but Knuckles avoids them all with ease.
Ducase swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ducase chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knuckles can pounce on him.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knuckles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ducase. That did some damage!
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knuckles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knuckles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ducase has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the body.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knuckles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Ducase. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knuckles.
Ducase takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knuckles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ducase checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knuckles feints and then cracks Ducase's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ducase down.
The fighters circling - Ducase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ducase tries to land a body kick
and Knuckles counters with a low kick, right behind Ducase 's knee.
Alain Ducase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Knuckles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knuckles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steel Knuckles!
A relieved looking Steel Knuckles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kirabot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Laplaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira Kirabot is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Akira Kirabot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Laplaglia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laplaglia throws a front kick aimed at Kirabot's knee but Kirabot avoids it well.
Laplaglia connects with a single shot there.
Kirabot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laplaglia defends it nicely.
Laplaglia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirabot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laplaglia sprawls well. Laplaglia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirabot gets slowly back to his feet.
Laplaglia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laplaglia tries to land a knee to the head but Kirabot blocks with his arms.
Laplaglia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kirabot is breathing heavily.
Laplaglia throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirabot.
Laplaglia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Laplaglia.
Laplaglia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laplaglia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kirabot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kirabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laplaglia has a couple of punches blocked by Kirabot.
Laplaglia working aggressively here.
Kirabot prevents a body shot from Laplaglia.
Laplaglia lands with a left to the head.
Laplaglia struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirabot controls his hands.
Laplaglia misses with some punches.
Laplaglia lands an elbow that stopped Kirabot in his tracks for a moment.
Kirabot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Laplaglia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laplaglia tries to land a knee to the head but Kirabot blocks with his arms.
Laplaglia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laplaglia lands a knee to the head.
Laplaglia prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Laplaglia.
Laplaglia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirabot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirabot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laplaglia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laplaglia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Laplaglia.
Kirabot is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirabot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Kirabot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laplaglia rushes Kirabot with punches - Kirabot moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kirabot goes down! Laplaglia follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Laplaglia!
A determined Derek Laplaglia didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Manfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bailey Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Manfred!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bailey Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vaughan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manfred counters with a three punch combo that has Vaughan backing up. Vaughan nods at Manfred to acknowledge the strikes.
Manfred looks for the body kick but Vaughan saw that one coming.
Vaughan dives in and grabs Manfred's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manfred pushes down on Vaughan's head and hops out.
Vaughan shoots in looking for a takedown but Manfred manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vaughan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manny Manfred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bailey Vaughan.
Manfred keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vaughan fails with the takedown
and Vaughan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manfred sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vaughan somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaughan.
Vaughan looks winded!
Vaughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Manfred sprawls well. He's pushed Vaughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manfred throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manfred but Manfred pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manfred dances in with a quick combination. Vaughan is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Manfred snaps Vaughan's head back. Vaughan stumbles backwards against the cage. Manfred steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Vaughan's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Vaughan just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Manfred!
Manny Manfred retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu's entrance music is Umaga. A fine choice. Eddie Fatu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Fatu does no damage.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Fatu.
Lesnar misses with a takedown
and Fatu counters with a shoot takedown. Lesnar fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fatu defends well.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing Fatu from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Fatu pushes his legs off easily.
Fatu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fatu works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesnar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fatu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu drops Lesnar with a beautiful combination! Lesnar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fatu is looking for the KO!
Lesnar is rocked!
It looks like Fedor Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar looks winded!
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!
Fatu throws an overhand right that has Lesnar reeling! Fatu follows up with more punches and Lesnar is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Fatu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen The One as his entrance music. Derek Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rickson Rua's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rickson Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua clinches.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Rua wants a takedown but no success here.
Rua jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Rua wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Derek Brown wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rua!
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
Rua is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rickson Rua will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brown wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
Rua tries to stand and escape but Brown is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Rua or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Rua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown 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 Rickson Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Rua tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brown prevents Rua from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rua to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rua prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Rickson Rua wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horrible takedown by Rua or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Rickson Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Rua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rickson Rua will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rua shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brown has picked Rua up - he's going for a ride! Brown dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rua is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown is keen to just control but Rua is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rua's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Rua or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rua off to one side.
Rua closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
Rua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rickson Rua wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rua moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rickson Rua has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rua!
Derek Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rua 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Rua!
Rickson Rua looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Matt Silva that fight was bull shit. I won, fight me again and ill show you that im the best. You wont fight me you want to try and look pretty im coming for you'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quantrelle Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
278 lbs
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27
245 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quantrelle Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson connects with a high kick.
It looks like Quantrelle Jackson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jack Anderson has been cut.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Anderson catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Anderson clinches.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Anderson prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a body punch.
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!
Anderson with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Jack Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Anderson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Anderson feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jack Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson lands a front kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Anderson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson 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.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Anderson keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Jackson cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Anderson had his way with Quantrelle Jackson in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson connects with a high kick.
Anderson clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Jackson tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quantrelle Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Jackson defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:43
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Anderson!
Jack Anderson retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jack Anderson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolle comes to the cage accompanied by Ask Eckhart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Echart Tolle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tolle is defended easily by Shadow.
Shadow lands with a nice body punch.
Tolle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shadow swivels and escapes.
Shadow throws a poor cross that misses
so Tolle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tolle trying to control the position from guard on top but Shadow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shadow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tolle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shadow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shadow has his hands on Tolle's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle passes Shadow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tolle wants to control but Shadow is keeping him busy.
Tolle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shadow is looking to escape.
Tolle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shadow won't allow Tolle to pass to mount.
Tolle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shadow defends it well.
Tolle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is trying to get back to full guard.
Shadow trying to control but Tolle postures up.
Shadow is looking for a sweep. Tolle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tolle wants to free his trapped foot but Shadow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tolle is looking to take a break and control but Shadow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tolle prevents Shadow from improving his position.
Tolle tries to pass to full mount but Shadow defends it.
Shadow has his hands clasped together around Tolle's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow wants to get back to full guard.
Bill Shadow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Tolle.
Tolle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shadow avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echart Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow misses with a right hand
and Tolle counters with a stiff right hand.
Shadow takes the fight into the clinch.
Tolle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolle jumps guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tolle letting Shadow take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolle backwards.
A short right from Shadow on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shadow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shadow misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Echart Tolle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tolle slips a jab and a cross from Shadow.
Shadow lands with a straight right. Tolle didn't see that one coming.
Tolle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shadow's waist but Shadow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolle off to one side.
Tolle shoots in for a takedown but Shadow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadow manages to avoid it.
A big left from Tolle misses.
Shadow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tolle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shadow's waist but Shadow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolle off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echart Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tolle has a takedown stuffed.
Tolle moves away from the strike by Shadow.
Tolle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shadow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shadow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tolle on his heels. He'll look to pass Tolle's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shadow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow preventing the sweep.
Shadow content to stall in guard here.
Shadow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tolle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shadow has managed to get both his arms back between Tolle's legs - danger averted.
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!
Tolle looking for a guillotine here but Shadow defends easily.
Shadow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Echart Tolle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shadow!
Shadow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shadow wants to control but Tolle is having none of it.
Shadow blocking the ground and pound.
Tolle wants to finish this one by submission but Shadow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tolle.
Shadow gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow wants to improve his position but Tolle is controlling well.
Shadow manages to get to full guard.
Tolle stopping the sweep attempt from Shadow.
Shadow pulls Tolle in to control the position.
Tolle tries to free his leg and advance position but Shadow is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tolle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tolle trying to control the position from guard on top but Shadow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Shadow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shadow misses with a looping left.
Jab from Shadow.
Tolle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tolle tries to clinch up.
Tolle misses with a hook. Shadow ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolle.
Shadow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tolle.
Tolle slips under a jab.
Shadow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shadow is fending him off so far but Tolle persists. Nope, Shadow circles away and we're back to standing.
Shadow throws the left hand but Tolle avoids the punch easily.
Shadow throws a hook but Tolle blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shadow, pushing him back against the cage.
Shadow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shadow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tolle regains guard.
Shadow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shadow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tolle is trying to control the position but Shadow postures up.
Shadow throws an elbow that misses. Tolle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shadow's guard. Nice move by Tolle!
Tolle wants to control from the top but Shadow keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shadow is pulling down on Tolle's head to control his posture.
Shadow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tolle defends well.
Tolle throws a big elbow that misses.
Shadow keeping moving, preventing Tolle from controlling successfully.
Tolle stopping the sweep attempt from Shadow.
Tolle throwing strikes from guard but Shadow blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tolle is now in half guard.
Tolle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shadow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shadow preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tolle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolle is trying to control the action in half guard but Shadow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tolle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bill Shadow just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shadow lands a head shot.
Shadow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tolle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shadow smiles and moves away.
Shadow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shadow thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Shadow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Shadow.
Tolle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shadow throws a lazy uppercut
and Tolle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tolle shoots in but Shadow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shadow rushes Tolle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle successfully pulls guard.
Shadow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolle is trying to keep Shadow in close.
Tolle has a closed guard, preventing Shadow from standing up.
Tolle controls Shadow momentarily but Shadow frees himself.
Shadow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Shadow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shadow throws a jab but it's blocked by Tolle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow misses with a series of wild punches.
Shadow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shadow wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echart Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolle shoots in looking for a takedown but Shadow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shadow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tolle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shadow.
Tolle fails to land the takedown.
Shadow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tolle in his tracks.
Tolle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shadow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tolle somewhat.
Tolle shoots and misses
and Shadow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tolle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tolle showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Shadow dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tolle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shadow.
Shadow shoots in and bounces Tolle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shadow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tolle is trying to keep Shadow in close.
Shadow is pushing down on Tolle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tolle is fighting to maintain full guard but Shadow has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle is refusing to be controlled, as Shadow sits in half guard.
Shadow prevents Tolle from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Shadow seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tolle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Tolle keeps moving.
Tolle keeping full guard, as Shadow tries to pass.
Tolle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shadow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shadow stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Tolle throws up his legs and catches Shadow in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Shadow tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Tolle! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Echart Tolle!
Echart Tolle retains his welterweight title!
Echart Tolle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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