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ProudFC 14 - Greatness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big Sh!t Popping. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Lamb!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Lamb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lamb keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamb throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alves's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lamb.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamb throws a head kick that misses.
Lamb drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamb looking to pass the guard.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lamb trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lamb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lamb can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves tries to clinch there but Lamb circles away.
Lamb lands with a slapping head kick.
Alves tries to clinch but Lamb is having none of it.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Lamb pushes him off.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lamb.
Lamb throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thiago Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lamb has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Lamb dodges an elbow strike from Alves.
Lamb dodges an elbow strike from Alves.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alves.
Lamb takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Nate Lamb has been cut.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lamb blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamb fails with the takedown.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Lamb.
Lamb closes the distance and clinches.
Lamb blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Lamb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lamb avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lamb has had enough of the clinch but Alves keeps him there for the moment.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Lamb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves darts in trying to clinch
and Lamb counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lamb trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Lamb postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alves to stand up.
Lamb throws a low kick, looking for Alves's leg but Alves calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to clinch
and Lamb counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lamb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lamb.
Lamb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Lamb's takedown attempt.
Lamb manages to break the clinch.
Lamb has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Lamb is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lamb's brow.
Lamb has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Lamb.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Lamb jumps into guard, dragging Alves to the mat.
Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Lamb's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Lamb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Lamb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lamb has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lamb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Lamb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Lamb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamb's defenses.
Lamb jumps guard but Alves stands there with Lamb around his waist. Lamb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Lamb's takedown attempt.
Lamb blocks an elbow strike.
Lamb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alves has Lamb pressed against the cage, preventing Lamb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lamb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Lamb.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alves.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamb blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lamb blocks an elbow strike.
Lamb dodges an elbow strike from Alves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lamb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamb looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
Lamb throws some wild stikes that Alves manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb throws some wild stikes that Alves manages to avoid easily.
Lamb controlling his opponent.
Lamb is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Thiago Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves darts in trying to clinch
and Lamb counters with a leg kick.
Lamb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alves looks to clinch
and Lamb counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alves's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alves's guard.
Lamb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lamb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves is looking to escape.
Lamb wants to pass the guard but Alves is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb seems to be working for a kimura but Alves defends the submission attempt.
Lamb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lamb stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lamb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Lamb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lamb stalling the fight.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Alves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lamb manages to break the clinch.
Lamb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamb off to one side.
Lamb moves into the clinch successfully.
Lamb has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alves uses from the top position.
Lamb looking to control.
Lamb has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Lamb striking off his back but it's not causing Alves any problems.
Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lamb trying to control the position.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Lamb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lamb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lamb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lamb passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alves tries to lock up and control but Lamb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb get's back to his feet.
Lamb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lamb looking to pass the guard.
Lamb throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Thiago Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to stand up but Lamb isn't so interested in that idea.
Lamb trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Lamb with a nice head shot there.
Lamb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alves has escaped and now he's on top!
Lamb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamb is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lamb is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Alves rolls with it to try and escape but Lamb cranks on the arm and Alves is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Lamb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus McFisticus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuinness comes into the arena with Pearl Jam - Even Flow blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex McGuinness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shamus McFisticus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from McGuinness lands but McFisticus takes it in his stride.
McGuinness misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McFisticus throws a chopping leg kick but McGuinness manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuinness closes the distance and clinches.
McGuinness taking a breather.
McGuinness gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Shamus McFisticus has been cut.
McFisticus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from McGuinness.
McGuinness lands an elbow just above McFisticus 's eye.
McGuinness tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFisticus avoids it.
McGuinness is trying to break free.
McGuinness dodges an elbow strike from McFisticus.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGuinness decides to pull guard.
McGuinness is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuinness trying to control the position.
McFisticus 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 one minute gone in the round.
McFisticus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuinness is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuinness working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFisticus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFisticus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuinness not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McFisticus sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. McGuinness doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! McFisticus paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from McGuinness - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex McGuinness!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kizarn Ytall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Rivers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kizarn Ytall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Kizarn Ytall has been cut.
Rivers digs a good body shot into Ytall's ribs.
Rivers lands with an uppercut that bounces Ytall off the cage and back into rage.
Rivers drops his shoulder and cracks Ytall with a huge uppercut! Ytall goes down! Can Rivers finish him?
Ytall is rocked!
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!
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
Ytall is still in real trouble! Can Rivers finish him?
Rivers postures up in Ytall's guard and throws a big left but Ytall blocks it.
Ytall seems to have recovered his senses.
Ytall is looking for a triangle but Rivers pushes his legs off easily.
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivers trying to control but Ytall is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ytall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ytall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rivers 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.
Rivers trying to control but Ytall is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ytall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ytall has a takedown stuffed.
Ytall fails to land the takedown.
John Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kizarn Ytall.
Ytall looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ytall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ytall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
John Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ytall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rivers with a hook.
Ytall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ytall fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ytall wants to clinch.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ytall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivers is fending him off so far but Ytall persists. Nope, Rivers circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ytall doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers cracks Ytall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Ytall with an uppercut!
Rivers scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ytall has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ytall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ytall shoots in and drives through. Rivers sprawls well.
Kizarn Ytall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers lands a slapping body shot.
Rivers lands with a straight right. Ytall didn't see that one coming.
Ytall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ytall somewhat.
A shot to de liver by Rivers. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers drops Ytall with a left right combo! Rivers follows him down to the ground into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ytall taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ytall looking for a sweep but Rivers has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rivers wants to control the pace but Ytall is squirming around nicely.
Ytall flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ytall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rivers dominating with strikes here.
Rivers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ytall is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ytall can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ytall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rivers avoids the attempt from Ytall to control.
Ytall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivers is landing with some decent strikes but Ytall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rivers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kizarn Ytall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ytall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rivers is trying to stand back up but Ytall is controlling him
Ytall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ytall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivers's head.
Ytall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ytall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivers defending well though.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ytall can do to turn this around?
Ytall is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ytall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ytall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ytall is keen to just control but Rivers is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ytall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Ytall there.
Rivers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rivers has his hands clasped together around Ytall's back. He's all about the action.
Ytall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ytall prevents Rivers from improving his position.
Ytall is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ytall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ytall decides to stand up.
Ytall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ytall connects with a nice looking jab.
Ytall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Nice sprawl there from Rivers as Ytall shoots in.
Ytall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ytall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kizarn Ytall.
Ytall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivers is fending him off so far but Ytall persists. Nope, Rivers circles away and we're back to standing.
Ytall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivers.
Rivers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Ytall on that attempt.
Ytall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ytall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rivers.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ytall.
Ytall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ytall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Ytall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ytall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ytall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivers as he avoids it easily.
Ytall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivers avoids it really well and circles away.
Ytall fails in his attempt to clinch.
John Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ytall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Ytall avoids them all with ease.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ytall.
Ytall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kizarn Ytall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kizarn Ytall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivers with a nice cross.
Ytall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivers to the mat! Rivers manages to get full guard.
Ytall trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ytall is in close to Rivers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ytall is pushing down on Rivers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivers is fighting to maintain full guard but Ytall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rivers is not content to let Ytall control the position.
Ytall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rivers!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ytall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ytall working for a submission but Rivers is keeping him at bay.
Rivers wants to control but Ytall is having none of it.
Ytall working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivers wants to hold on but Ytall pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ytall with shots to the head and body - Rivers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ytall looking to control but Rivers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ytall lands a nice shot to the head.
Ytall looking to control but Rivers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Rivers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ytall postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rivers looks a forlorn figure.
Ytall working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ytall connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ytall postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rivers looks a forlorn figure.
Ytall scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rivers?
Ytall dominating with strikes here.
That's four 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!
Ytall lands a big shot there that rocks Rivers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ytall controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Ytall.
A nice elbow there by Ytall.
Ytall landing strikes from the mount and Rivers is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Rivers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kizarn Ytall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ytall lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kizarn Ytall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ytall 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kizarn Ytall!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between song endance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tooney Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). endance comes to the cage accompanied by song and dance. Greco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by tooney in action. Tooney Greco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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257 lbs
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272 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, song endance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tooney Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
endance closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Greco fails to land.
endance is leaning against Greco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greco misses with a punch on the inside.
Greco misses with a knee strike.
endance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
endance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
endance leaning his opponent against the cage.
endance lands an uppercut.
endance is working for takedown but Greco is calmly controlling the position for now.
endance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greco working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by endance.
It looks like Tooney Greco has been cut.
endance using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Greco gets through endance's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
endance lands a nice elbow.
endance lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by endance.
endance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greco.
endance scores with a knee to the head.
Greco looks gassed!
Greco swings wildly with an uppercut but endance uses good head movement to avoid it.
endance working Greco over with knees to the body.
endance using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from endance - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
endance lands a nice elbow.
endance lands a good knee to the midsection. Greco won't want to take too many of those.
endance lands a knee to the head.
endance pressing his opponent against the cage.
endance lands a damaging elbow.
endance throws a knee to the head but misses.
endance landing some nice looking knees to the body.
endance looking to throw knees to the head but Greco is blocking nicely.
endance scores with a shoulder strike.
endance stalling.
A body shot lands from endance.
endance lands with a right to the head.
endance connects with a knee to the head.
endance presses Greco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco takes an elbow to the temple.
endance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
endance lands an elbow that stopped Greco in his tracks for a moment.
endance scores with a shoulder strike.
endance lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
endance lands a knee to the head.
endance landing knees to the body.
Greco misses with some punches.
endance lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
endance is working Greco over against the cage.
endance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greco's face.
Come on endance - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
endance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
endance pushes Greco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco throws an elbow but it misses.
endance throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
endance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greco backwards.
endance scores with a knee to the head.
endance connects with a knee to the head.
endance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
endance dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
endance misses with a knee to the head.
endance wants to stall.
Greco swings wildly with an uppercut but endance uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from endance.
Greco has a couple of punches blocked by endance.
Greco tries a body shot but endance blocks it.
Greco misses with the head strike.
endance misses with a knee to the head.
Greco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from endance on the inside.
Greco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greco breaks the clinch.
Greco is looking to chop away at endance's legs.
A leg kick checked by endance.
endance throws a series of punches but Greco avoids them all with ease.
endance is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greco.
endance connects with a looping right hand.
Greco tries to land a leg kick but endance saw it coming and moves away.
endance clinches up with Greco and pushes him back against the cage.
endance tries to land a knee to the head but Greco blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, endance just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greco's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
endance is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by endance.
endance blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by endance as Greco tries to tie him up.
Greco is looking to break free of the clinch but endance has double underhooks.
endance lands a body punch in the clinch.
endance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greco's face.
Greco throws a punch but it's blocked by endance.
endance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
endance lands an elbow just above Greco 's eye.
Greco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
endance is struggling to control the position.
Greco looking to stall.
endance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greco backwards.
endance is leaning against Greco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from endance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greco has a couple of punches blocked by endance.
endance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
endance lands an elbow that stopped Greco in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Greco fails to land.
endance manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
endance prevents Greco from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
song endance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tooney Greco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
endance tries to clinch there but Greco circles away.
Greco throws a leg kick but endance checks it.
Greco pivots, looking for a leg kick but endance is out of range and Greco settles back down.
Greco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greco wants to land a leg kick but endance is out of range.
endance checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
endance doesn't manage to clinch there - Greco circles away.
endance blocks the body kick.
Greco throws a front kick aimed at endance's knee but endance avoids it well.
endance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greco can do to turn this around?
Greco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
endance blocks a low kick nicely.
endance closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
endance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco looking to hit a scissor sweep but endance is one step ahead there.
Greco being controlled here, momentarily.
Greco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
endance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
endance's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
endance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greco is keeping the position for now.
endance might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
endance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee stands the fighters back up. song endance just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
endance throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
endance chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greco can pounce on him.
Greco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
endance throws a shot from downtown. Greco moves away and avoids it.
Greco tests endance's chin there with a solid looking shot.
endance takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
endance throws a chopping leg kick but Greco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from endance.
Greco tried to score with a low kick but endance checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greco.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting endance here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Greco throws a leg kick
and endance holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco tries to break the clinch but endance is controlling the position.
endance scores with a shot to the side of Greco's head.
endance lands a shoulder strike.
endance is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of endance backwards.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greco takes an elbow to the temple.
Greco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
endance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greco misses with a punch on the inside.
Greco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but endance has him pressed against the cage.
Greco missing with knees to the body.
endance throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. endance obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
endance with an attempt at a knee that misses.
endance lands an elbow just above Greco 's eye.
song endance has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Greco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Greco taking a breather.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Greco wants to break free but endance has control.
Greco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
endance misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
song endance dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tooney Greco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
endance moves out of range of the leg kick from Greco.
endance checks the leg kick nicely there.
endance forces Greco back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from endance on the inside.
Greco looking to stall.
endance lands with a left to the head.
endance lands an elbow just above Greco 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by endance.
endance's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greco tries to break free but endance pushes him back against the cage.
endance stalling.
Greco has a couple of punches blocked by endance.
endance digs a right hand into Greco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Greco's gas tank.
Greco takes an elbow to the forehead.
endance scores a nice knee to the body.
endance presses Greco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
endance scores with a knee to the head.
Greco throws a head punch that misses.
endance working Greco over with knees to the body.
endance lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from endance.
endance lands with a right to the head.
endance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
endance is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
endance is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
endance stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
endance lands an elbow that stopped Greco in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from endance.
endance lands a damaging elbow.
endance taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Greco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but endance is keeping busy.
Greco is trying to break free.
endance lands a nice elbow.
Greco is looking to break free of the clinch but endance has double underhooks.
Greco tries to stall but endance uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
endance lands a nice elbow.
endance lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
endance working Greco over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by endance.
endance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
endance with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
endance is struggling to control the position.
endance lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from endance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
endance throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greco stalling in the clinch.
endance lands with a left to the head.
endance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greco takes a knee to the side of the body.
endance comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
endance misses with a knee to the head.
Greco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Greco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
endance lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on endance - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from endance.
A short right hand to the side of the head by endance.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Greco has a couple of punches blocked by endance.
endance is working Greco over against the cage.
Greco takes a shot to the head.
Greco trying to stall but endance improves his position.
A knee to the head by endance.
Greco wants to get back to striking at distance but endance won't allow it.
Greco looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
endance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
endance using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
endance lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
endance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greco backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from endance.
Greco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greco tries to break the clinch but endance is controlling the position.
endance taking a breather.
A short uppercut from endance.
Greco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
endance misses with a knee to the head.
Greco can't break the clinch.
Greco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
endance stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greco throws a head punch that misses.
endance tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
endance with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Greco is looking to control endance's arms but endance gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greco has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
endance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
endance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
endance lands a left hand.
endance lands a body punch.
endance comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Greco wants to break the clinch but can't.
endance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Greco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but endance has him pressed against the cage.
Greco throws a head punch that misses.
endance lands a damaging elbow.
endance lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
endance misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by endance.
endance misses with a knee to the head.
endance misses with a punch on the inside.
Greco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, endance scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
endance blocks an elbow strike.
endance lands a right hand.
Greco throws a punch but it's blocked by endance.
Greco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tooney Greco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
song endance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
song endance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for endance, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... song endance!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peppy Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peppy Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greco somewhat.
Johnson takes a swing at Greco's ribcage but misses.
Greco dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Greco's head and hops out.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Greco shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peppy Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greco misses with an uppercut.
Greco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Greco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peppy Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Greco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Greco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Greco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Greco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greco passes to side control.
Greco lands some shots froms side control.
Greco scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Greco's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Greco landing strikes.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Greco dominates the positioning.
Greco scoring with punches from side control.
Greco working the ground and pound.
Greco is chipping away with strikes.
Greco working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson pushes Greco away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Greco gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Greco advances to mount.
Greco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Greco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Greco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Greco with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greco is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Greco 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.
Greco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Greco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Greco is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Greco finish him?
Greco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Greco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A big strike lands for Greco! That's really hurt Johnson and he's turned his back - Greco keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Greco Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peppy Greco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twista McGoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGoo has chosen the greatest moments ever as his entrance music. McGoo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. On his way into the cage it seems that Ed Gein has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ed Gein seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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217 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Gein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Twista McGoo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gein.
McGoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gein throws a shot from downtown. McGoo moves away and avoids it.
Gein misses with a hook. McGoo ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gein misses the target.
Gein digs a good hook to McGoo's body.
Ed Gein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGoo looks gassed!
McGoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGoo checks a leg kick nicely.
Gein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGoo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGoo circles away quickly and effectively.
McGoo dodges the punch combination from Gein.
Gein lands a jab to the head.
McGoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Gein finish him?
Gein drops McGoo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gein follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Gein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devin Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Devin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams is looking to stall here but Lopez recovers full guard.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Williams looks gassed!
That's two 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.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Williams misses.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Lopez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Lopez 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.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopez drops Williams with a beautiful combination! Williams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lopez is looking for the KO!
Williams is rocked!
Lopez lands a big right hand that sends Williams crashing to the mat! Lopez stays standing though and waves Williams back to his feet!
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Williams tries to move into range but Lopez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lopez cracks Williams with a good jab.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Lopez.
Lopez lands a hook that stumbles Williams back into the cage. Lopez follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Williams to the canvas! Lopez pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Williams has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Miguel Lopez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Go To Church. Kova has chosen Jääkärimarssi as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seppo Kova!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kova misses with the combination.
Kova shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Kova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kova swinging wildly here.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
Penn thuds his right hand into Kova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Penn misses with a hook.
Kova gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kova.
Penn blocks a body shot from Kova.
Penn is trying to trip Kova. He has hold of a leg but Kova is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Penn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Kova pushes his legs off easily.
Penn has his foot on Kova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kova works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kova cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
Kova throws a big right hand that misses.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Kova throws a big right hand that misses.
Kova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Kova defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Kova cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
Penn has his foot on Kova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kova works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kova has picked Penn up and slammed him! Penn can't keep hold of the triangle and Kova manages to pass to side control!
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kova landing a few strikes.
Kova wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
Kova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Penn to see if he's OK.
Penn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn taking a bit of punishment here - Kova scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kova is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kova wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
Kova avoids the strikes from the bottom by Penn.
Kova landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kova.
Kova scoring with punches from side control.
Penn tries to bench press Kova off him but Kova keeps the position.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn wants to stand but Kova is controlling the position.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kova distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Kova defends easily.
Kova lands a couple of elbows.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kova slips nicely into half guard.
Kova is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn taking some punishment here, with Kova in his half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kova connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Kova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kova connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Kova will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kova is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, Kova circles away and we're back to standing.
Kova throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn misses with a double jab.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Kova.
Kova closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kova pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Kova sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Kova on that attempt.
Kova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Kova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Kova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Kova on that attempt.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kova is breathing heavily.
Kova changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kova grinds an elbow into Penn's temple.
Penn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kova has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kova defends well.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Kova pushes his legs off easily.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Kova pushes his legs off easily.
Kova looking to pass the guard.
Kova distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kova defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kova connects with a couple of short punches.
Kova is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kova lands a couple of elbows.
Kova landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn has his feet on Kova's thighs here. He's pushed Kova off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kova screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Penn!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Zerka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West. Zerka has chosen mc circulaire as his entrance music. Hammer has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicolas Zerka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerka thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zerka lands a glancing blow to the side of Hammer's head.
Zerka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerka circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Zerka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zerka cracks Hammer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zerka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hammer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zerka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zerka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zerka stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Zerka. Zerka gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Zerka. Zerka gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerka fails to land the takedown.
Frank Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Zerka.
Zerka shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Zerka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
Hammer moves forwards but Zerka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zerka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zerka 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.
Zerka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Zerka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zerka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zerka thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerka trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well.
Zerka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zerka wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zerka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerka is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zerka to get the leverage.
Zerka gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Zerka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Zerka persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Zerka tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Zerka misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zerka tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer walks into a left hand.
A big left from Hammer misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Zerka 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Zerka sizes up Hammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zerka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zerka moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Zerka is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zerka pulls guard effortlessly.
Zerka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer throws a strike but Zerka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zerka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zerka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerka passes into half guard.
Zerka is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zerka wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zerka controlling the action here.
Zerka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two 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.
Zerka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Zerka is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zerka to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zerka passes to full mount!
Zerka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zerka looking to secure an arm triangle but Hammer defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zerka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Zerka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zerka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zerka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Zerka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammer lands a head kick. Zerka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zerka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frank Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Zerka.
Zerka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zerka shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Zerka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zerka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicolas Zerka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a right hand that Zerka ducks under and follows up with a left that Zerka also avoids with ease.
Zerka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zerka misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerka circles away quickly and effectively.
Frank Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zerka.
Zerka blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Zerka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Zerka blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Nice uppercut there from Zerka.
Zerka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zerka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Frank Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zerka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Zerka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zerka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zerka.
Zerka wants to clinch.
Nicolas Zerka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zerka wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zerka.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Zerka avoids nicely.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Zerka shoots in.
Zerka gets the takedown into side control.
Hammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Zerka drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
Hammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zerka is defending well for now.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Zerka looking for a takedown.
Zerka tries to pull guard but Hammer won't allow it.
Hammer throws an elbow that misses.
Zerka tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zerka.
Zerka fails to pull guard.
Hammer misses with an elbow over the top.
Zerka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zerka's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zerka throws an elbow but misses.
Zerka tries to pull guard but Hammer holds him up against the cage and eventually Zerka drops back down to his feet.
Zerka manages to pull guard.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Zerka has wrist control.
Zerka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zerka working for submissions but it's allowed Hammer to get to half guard.
Zerka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammer's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zerka is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nicolas Zerka just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zerka throws a shot to the body.
Zerka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zerka gets to his feet - Hammer follows without any prompting.
Hammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zerka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zerka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zerka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hammer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zerka is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.
Hammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Zerka.
Frank Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Zerka.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zerka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer lands an elbow inside.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Zerka.
Zerka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zerka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Zerka on that attempt.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zerka counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Zerka off the cage and back into rage.
Zerka blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Zerka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zerka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zerka is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is staying active underneath Zerka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zerka is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hammer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hammer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hammer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hammer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zerka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hammer throws an elbow but Zerka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zerka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hammer's best efforts.
Hammer prevents Zerka from standing back up.
Zerka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerka actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zerka manages to get to full guard.
Zerka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zerka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zerka is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
Zerka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zerka goes for an armbar but Hammer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wanted to stand there but Zerka had control of the position.
Hammer passes Zerka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammer is thwarting Zerka's attempts to control the position.
Hammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zerka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zerka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Zerka 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. This is the final round!
Zerka is looking to clinch.
Zerka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zerka trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Zerka is having none of it.
Zerka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Zerka tries to pass.
Zerka gets to his feet - Hammer follows without any prompting.
Zerka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerka lands a right hook to the body.
Zerka fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Hammer misses
and Zerka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zerka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zerka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zerka fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Zerka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer walks into a left hand.
Zerka cracks a nice hook into Hammer's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Zerka or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Frank Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Zerka.
Zerka has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Zerka blocks a jab.
Zerka scores with a nice body kick.
Zerka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Zerka.
Zerka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zerka fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Zerka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zerka tries to pull guard but Hammer won't allow it.
Hammer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerka pulls guard effortlessly.
Hammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zerka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammer has managed to get both his arms back between Zerka's legs - danger averted.
Zerka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer cracks Zerka with a solid left hand.
Zerka has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Nicolas Zerka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zerka is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hammer has his hands clasped together but Zerka extends an breaks Hammer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zerka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicolas Zerka!
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