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SPFC 24: Handcock vs Lau PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Agron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray has chosen Go Square Go as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andy Murray is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Agron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Murray!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Agron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Agron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agron throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agron lands a right hook to the body.
Murray clobbers Agron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Agron tests Murray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Andy Murray has been cut.
Agron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agron misses with a looping right.
Agron missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray wants to clinch up but Agron keeps it at a distance.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray dodges the punch combination from Agron.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnny Agron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agron misses with the combination.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agron.
Agron misses with a few strikes there.
Murray drops his hands momentarily and Agron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Agron swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Agron loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Agron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murray, as that shot connected.
Agron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Agron is out of range.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Agron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray tries to clinch there but Agron circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Agron moved out of range.
Agron scores with the left hand. Murray knows he should have avoided that one.
Murray throws the left hand but Agron avoids the punch easily.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray throws a low kick, looking for Agron's leg but Agron calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Murray.
Murray lets loose with a powerful body kick. Agron will feel that in the morning.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.
Agron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Murray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Agron pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murray looks gassed!
Agron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andy Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agron throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agron scores with the left hand. Murray knows he should have avoided that one.
Agron lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Agron connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murray. Murray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Agron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Agron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Agron misses with the combination.
Agron misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agron.
Murray is looking to clinch but Agron is avoiding it.
Murray scores with a jab. Agron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Agron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Agron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Agron's shoulder, as Agron tries to avoid the shot.
Murray lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Agron moved out of range.
Agron misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murray is working for takedown but Agron is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murray turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murray wants to control for a moment but Agron uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Murray prevents Agron from standing back up.
Agron missing with punches from the bottom.
Murray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Agron sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Agron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Murray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Agron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Agron cracks Murray with an open hand slap.
Murray lands with a nice combination. Agron backs away looking to recover.
Murray slips a jab from Agron.
Agron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agron fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnny Agron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Agron scores with a jab to the head.
Agron misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agron doesn't seem phased though.
Agron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnny Agron is winning the standup battle so far.
Agron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agron.
Murray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Agron tries to bum rush Murray with a series of wild strikes but Murray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agron keeping full guard, as Murray tries to pass.
Agron trying to control the position here.
Agron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murray is controlling him.
Agron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Agron wants to stand and escape but Murray is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray tries to free his leg and advance position but Agron is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Agron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Agron connects with a body shot.
Agron scores with a one two! Murray had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Agron lands a jab to the nose.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but Agron pushes him off.
Agron misses with a looping left.
Murray tries for a takedown but Agron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Agron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murray throws a predictable looking body shot
and Agron counters with a nice uppercut.
Agron slips a jab from Murray.
Agron connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murray. Murray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murray tries to clinch up
and Agron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agron lands a nice hook to Murray's body. Murray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Agron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murray wants to clinch but Agron slips to the side
and Agron counters with a straight right hand.
Murray tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Agron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agron catches Murray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Agron throws a shot to the body.
Agron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Murray lands but Agron takes it in his stride.
Agron looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well.
Murray with a hook.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray takes a swing at Agron's ribcage but misses.
Agron looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray scores with a one two! Agron had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Agron scores with a jab to the body.
Murray has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Agron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Murray has managed to clinch.
Agron jumps into guard, dragging Murray to the mat.
Murray pushes down on Agron's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Agron is trying to stand back up but Murray is controlling him
Murray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Agron!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray looking to control but Agron is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Agron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Murray's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Agron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murray closes the distance but Agron moves to the side
and Agron counters with a series of strikes. Murray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Agron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Agron swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Murray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Agron misses with the combination.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agron. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray wants to clinch
and Agron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray is looking to clinch but Agron is avoiding it.
Murray dodges the punch combination from Agron.
Agron circles away from the clinch attempt
and Agron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray wants to clinch up but Agron keeps it at a distance.
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
Agron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Murray throws a combination that misses
and Agron counters with a one-two to the body.
Murray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Agron tries to bum rush Murray with a series of wild strikes but Murray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
Agron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Agron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Murray darts in and clinches Agron up against the cage.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Agron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Agron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Agron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agron.
Agron looking to stall.
Murray looking for a takedown.
Agron blocks a body shot from Murray.
Agron lands with a left to the head.
Agron is looking to control Murray's arms but Murray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Agron has his back to the cage.
Agron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Agron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Agron is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Agron scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Agron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agron tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Agron avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Agron avoids it.
Agron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Agron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Agron.
Murray misses with a knee strike.
Agron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Agron jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murray walks away with a smile on his face. Agron gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Agron throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Agron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andy Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray cracks Agron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Agron looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
Agron digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Agron controls the action.
Agron ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Agron no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agron is keeping the position for now.
Agron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnny Agron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray prevents Agron from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murray passes Agron's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Agron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between anderson bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). anderson bain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sterling Archer's chin.
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, anderson bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sterling Archer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer tries to clinch but bain moves out of range.
bain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Archer throws the left hand but bain avoids the punch easily.
bain moves out of range as Archer throws a body kick.
A big right from bain misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Archer.
Archer rushes bain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
bain working hard to break the clinch.
bain breaks from the clinch.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up but bain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
bain misses with the body kick
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Archer has bain up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Archer.
Archer lands an elbow inside.
It looks like anderson bain has been cut.
Archer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
bain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
bain misses with a few strikes there.
bain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
bain is breathing heavily.
bain fails to land with a series of punches.
Archer clinches up with bain and pushes him back against the cage.
Archer working bain over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Archer obliges.
A knee to the head by Archer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Archer just misses with a elbow thrown towards bain's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Archer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Archer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Archer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Archer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Archer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Archer.
bain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
anderson bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
Archer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through bain's defenses.
Archer lands a nice elbow.
Archer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
bain is rocked!
Archer has bain pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. bain is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Archer - that's hurt bain badly! Oh, another knee lands and bain is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but bain doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sterling Archer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Abker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abker has chosen Tupac - I Get Around as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Abker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo avoids the body shot from Abker.
Abker throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Abker gets a clinch.
Abker looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo avoiding damage as Abker throws knees to the body.
Abker scores a nice knee to the body.
Abker scores a nice knee to the body.
Abker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abker throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Abker thows a body shot but no joy.
Abker throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Abker misses.
Whack! Abker lands a heavy head kick that drops Aldo. The ref tackles Abker to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Aldo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Brian Abker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blitzkrieg Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedhelm comes into the arena with "Du Hast" by Rammstein blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Gomez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedhelm misses with a series of wild punches.
Friedhelm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Friedhelm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Friedhelm misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Blitzkrieg Friedhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab.
Gomez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gomez trying to control but Friedhelm is working from the bottom.
Friedhelm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Friedhelm is looking to stand up but Gomez isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm wants to control but Gomez passes easily into half guard.
Friedhelm is looking to improve his position.
Gomez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Friedhelm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Friedhelm has worked his arm free - good work by Friedhelm!
Gomez is trying to get an arm triangle but Friedhelm is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friedhelm keeps working.
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Friedhelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Friedhelm can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Friedhelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Friedhelm pushes Gomez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gomez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Friedhelm misses with a body shot.
Friedhelm misses with a series of wild punches.
Friedhelm just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friedhelm misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Friedhelm sprawls well.
Friedhelm works over Gomez's head and body with a nice combination.
Friedhelm connects with a looping right hand.
Friedhelm looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Friedhelm scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomez should have avoided that one.
Friedhelm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez slips a jab from Friedhelm.
Gomez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Friedhelm was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Friedhelm keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blitzkrieg Friedhelm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Friedhelm loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Friedhelm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Friedhelm connects with a body shot.
Friedhelm takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Friedhelm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Friedhelm lands a left and a right that send Gomez crashing to the mat, dazed. Friedhelm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gomez is rocked!
It looks like Mark Gomez has been cut.
Friedhelm misses with a series of wild punches.
Friedhelm throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Gomez colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Friedhelm as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Gomez is left battered and dazed whilst Friedhelm and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ford Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Whopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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177 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ford Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Whopper!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whopper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whopper tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whopper to the ground. Whopper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whopper sprawls well. Whopper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Whopper. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ford Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whopper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whopper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Ford Ryan has been cut.
Whopper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Whopper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whopper did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
Whopper has one foot on Ryan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Whopper connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whopper connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whopper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whopper lands a two punch combo.
Whopper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whopper sprawls well. Whopper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Whopper throws a monster overhand right that drops Ryan! Whopper follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Whopper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smack My Bitch Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheldon Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murray pinned against the cage. Murray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murray lands in his opponent's guard.
Murray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murray can pounce on him.
Cooper tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily
and Murray counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murray.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cooper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Cooper's legs - danger averted.
Murray looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Murray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cooper's guard.
Murray working the head and body with strikes.
Murray prevents Cooper from improving his position.
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. Murray connects with a nice short shot to Cooper's temple.
Nice strikes from Murray there.
Cooper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Murray is controlling well.
Cooper wants to control the action here but instead Murray manages to pass to full mount!
Cooper tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Murray wants to control the pace but Cooper is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cooper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Murray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murray working Cooper over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to control but Murray is keeping busy.
Murray working Cooper over with strikes.
Cooper wants to control but Murray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cooper looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Murray pushes past his half guard into mount!
Murray is landing with some decent strikes but Cooper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Murray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cooper is rocked!
Cooper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murray has control of Cooper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cooper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Murray lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cooper is looking to improve his position but Murray isn't that keen on the idea.
Cooper is bucking up trying to escape but Murray cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cooper is surviving well by controlling Murray's body position as best he can.
Cooper is looking to improve his position but Murray isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murray putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cooper is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray 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.
Murray walks into a stiff left hand from Cooper.
Cooper tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily
and Murray counters with a takedown into side control.
Murray stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left and a right from Cooper both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper manages to get back to half guard.
Cooper is trying to control but can't.
Cooper is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Murray there.
Murray not doing much here.
Murray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murray gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cooper wants to clinch but Murray slips to the side
and Murray counters with a single leg into guard. Cooper didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper has control of Murray's left arm, preventing Murray from doing any damage.
Cooper working a defensive guard here.
Murray looking to sit in guard and control but Cooper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cooper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top!
Murray wanted to stand there but Cooper had control of the position.
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cooper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Cooper's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murray stands up and waves to Cooper to follow him.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray lands a big head kick that sends Cooper tumbling to the mat! Murray takes a step backwards and waves Cooper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooper rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
Murray fails to pull guard.
Cooper seems to have got his legs back now.
Cooper can't get the takedown.
Murray prevents the takedown attempt.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Murray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Murray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murray with shots to the head and body - Cooper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Murray scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cooper?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray landing strikes from the mount and Cooper is in trouble!
Murray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cooper is looking to escape.
Murray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cooper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cooper wants to control but Murray is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Cooper as Murray shoots in.
Cooper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheldon Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper with a nice cross.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murray is defended easily by Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cooper!
Cooper is trying to escape the mount.
Murray with shots to the head and body - Cooper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Murray wants to control the pace but Cooper is squirming around nicely.
Cooper is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is working hard here to advance position.
Murray landing punches.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper is working to get back to half guard.
Murray avoids the attempt from Cooper to control.
Murray lands a big shot there that rocks Cooper but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lee Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murray avoids the attempt from Cooper to control.
Cooper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cooper is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray looking to finish Cooper with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cooper!
A nice elbow there by Murray.
Murray unloading with bombs!
Cooper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cooper is looking to escape.
Murray fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Murray connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Murray content just to control the position here.
Cooper is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cooper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Murray avoids the attempt from Cooper to control.
Cooper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sheldon Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray lands a big elbow.
Cooper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Murray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Cooper that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Murray with shots to the head and body - Cooper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lee Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murray winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Murray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Kilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilke comes to the cage accompanied by Domination - Pantera. Lyle Kilke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Urijah Calaway's chin.
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24
300 lbs
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22
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyle Kilke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urijah Calaway!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway tries to clinch there but Kilke circles away.
Nice defenses there by Calaway.
Kilke misses with a straight left.
Calaway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Lyle Kilke has been cut.
Calaway clinches up with Kilke and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilke.
Kilke blocking some punches.
Calaway tries a body shot but Kilke blocks it.
Kilke blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calaway.
Calaway has a couple of punches blocked by Kilke.
Kilke is trying to force a seperation but Calaway has the dominant position.
Calaway keeps control of Kilke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Calaway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kilke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilke tries to break free but Calaway pushes him back against the cage.
Calaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway takes the fight into the clinch.
Calaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilke throws a series of punches but Calaway moves out of range.
Calaway takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calaway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Calaway throws a head punch that misses.
Calaway keeps control of Kilke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calaway scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice combo by Calaway! Oh, that's hurt him - Kilke falls to the canvas and Calaway follows him into side control.
Lyle Kilke's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calaway creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kilke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilke is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilke is working hard here to advance position.
Calaway wants to control but Kilke is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kilke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Calaway.
Calaway landing strikes.
Lyle Kilke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Calaway trying to control the action but Kilke is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kilke down.
Jeez, Lyle Kilke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lyle Kilke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Urijah Calaway!
Urijah Calaway is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku has chosen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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177 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Leukakoukku!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason lands a head shot.
Leukakoukku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mason swivels and escapes.
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leukakoukku.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leukakoukku checks the leg kick.
Leukakoukku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mason swivels and escapes.
Mason lands with a hook. Leukakoukku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leukakoukku looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.
Craig Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Leukakoukku.
Leukakoukku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Mason thumps Leukakoukku with a low kick.
Leukakoukku closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Leukakoukku pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leukakoukku looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leukakoukku doesn't seem bothered though.
BOOM! Mason lands a beautiful left hook that drops Leukakoukku. Leukakoukku tries to recover but Mason is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Leukakoukku lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Mason!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lord Ocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ocha's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everything in its right place. Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lord Ocha's chin.
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Ocha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocha tries to move into range but Blitzkrieg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blitzkrieg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocha.
Ocha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blitzkrieg.
Ocha fails to land with a series of punches.
Blitzkrieg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ocha has a takedown stuffed.
Blitzkrieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ocha dives in and grabs Blitzkrieg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blitzkrieg pushes down on Ocha's head and hops out.
A big right from Blitzkrieg misses.
Ocha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blitzkrieg throws out the jab.
Blitzkrieg misses with a double jab
and Ocha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ocha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blitzkrieg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blitzkrieg looking for a guillotine here but Ocha defends easily.
Ocha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blitzkrieg is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg pulls Ocha in close to prevent any damage.
Ocha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blitzkrieg keeping moving, preventing Ocha from controlling successfully.
Blitzkrieg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blitzkrieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ocha circles away quickly and effectively.
Blitzkrieg scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocha fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Ocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ocha is breathing heavily.
Ocha staying out of range there.
Blitzkrieg misses with a hook.
Blitzkrieg misses with a double jab.
Blitzkrieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ocha blocks a jab.
Ocha closes the distance and clinches up with Blitzkrieg, looking for a takedown. Ocha pushes Blitzkrieg against the cage but Blitzkrieg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ocha.
Nice sprawl there from Blitzkrieg as Ocha shoots in.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blitzkrieg throws a hook to the side of Ocha's head but Ocha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blitzkrieg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blitzkrieg throws out a powerful jab.
Blitzkrieg misses with an uppercut.
Blitzkrieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg gets caught flat footed, as Ocha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blitzkrieg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ocha is aware though and is defending well.
Blitzkrieg is trying to control the position but Ocha postures up.
Blitzkrieg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ocha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ocha stands and throws Blitzkrieg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ocha moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Blitzkrieg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blitzkrieg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ocha wants to control but Blitzkrieg is keeping him busy.
Ocha tries for a kimura but Blitzkrieg is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Blitzkrieg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ocha is looking to take a break and control but Blitzkrieg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blitzkrieg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ocha is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blitzkrieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Ocha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blitzkrieg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ocha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blitzkrieg working for a triangle but Ocha defends it easily.
Blitzkrieg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ocha is one step ahead there.
Ocha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ocha pushes down on Blitzkrieg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blitzkrieg is breathing heavily.
Ocha wants to free his trapped foot but Blitzkrieg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg is looking to control Ocha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blitzkrieg avoid being mounted?
Ocha 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ocha wants to work for an arm triangle but Blitzkrieg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blitzkrieg manages to get to full guard.
Blitzkrieg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Blitzkrieg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ocha has passed into half guard!
Ocha is keen to just control but Blitzkrieg is a slippery customer.
Blitzkrieg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blitzkrieg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blitzkrieg wants to sweep but no luck.
Blitzkrieg throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg has his foot on Ocha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ocha works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ocha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ocha is looking to take a break and control but Blitzkrieg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blitzkrieg is looking to regain half guard here but Ocha keeps moving and retains side control.
Blitzkrieg struggling a bit here.
Blitzkrieg seems a little lost for a moment, as Ocha dominates the positioning.
Ocha is trying to get an arm triangle but Blitzkrieg is defending well.
Blitzkrieg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blitzkrieg trying to control the action but Ocha is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blitzkrieg throwing strikes from guard but Ocha blocks nicely.
Ocha isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blitzkrieg stacks Ocha on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blitzkrieg!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitzkrieg working the ground and pound from side control.
Blitzkrieg taking a breather here.
An elbow from Blitzkrieg crashes against the mat.
Blitzkrieg cracks Ocha with a big elbow.
Ocha defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Ocha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blitzkrieg throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Ocha with that takedown attempt.
Ocha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blitzkrieg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blitzkrieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blitzkrieg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blitzkrieg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blitzkrieg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blitzkrieg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blitzkrieg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ocha.
Ocha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ocha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blitzkrieg is fending him off so far but Ocha persists. Nope, Blitzkrieg circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Ocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ocha slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Blitzkrieg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blitzkrieg looks to land a right hand but Ocha moved out of range.
Lord Ocha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blitzkrieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Ocha.
Ocha misses with a takedown attempt - Blitzkrieg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ocha fails to land with a series of punches.
Blitzkrieg tries to bum rush Ocha with a series of wild strikes but Ocha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blitzkrieg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ocha looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Blitzkrieg!
Blitzkrieg is looking to improve his position but Ocha isn't that keen on the idea.
Blitzkrieg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ocha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocha wants to take his opponent's back but Blitzkrieg doesn't allow it.
Blitzkrieg wants to hold on but Ocha pushes him away.
Ocha jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blitzkrieg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blitzkrieg and Ocha has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blitzkrieg is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocha is trying to get an arm triangle but Blitzkrieg is defending well.
Blitzkrieg tries to improve position but can't.
Ocha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blitzkrieg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blitzkrieg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ocha's best efforts.
Ocha trying to pass the guard but Blitzkrieg defending well.
Blitzkrieg is trying to maintain the position but Ocha is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Blitzkrieg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blitzkrieg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blitzkrieg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ocha ducks under a wild hook from Blitzkrieg.
A combination from Blitzkrieg does no damage.
Ocha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blitzkrieg but Blitzkrieg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Blitzkrieg misses its intended target.
Ocha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blitzkrieg looks to land a combination but Ocha avoids it well.
Ocha tries for a takedown but Blitzkrieg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ocha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blitzkrieg throws a right and a left that Ocha avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ocha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blitzkrieg tries to hold on but Ocha pushes him away.
Ocha with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blitzkrieg wants to control but Ocha is having none of it.
Blitzkrieg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ocha trying to control but Blitzkrieg is having none of it.
Blitzkrieg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blitzkrieg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ocha.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ocha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blitzkrieg is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg tries to hold on but Ocha postures up.
Ocha with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blitzkrieg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blitzkrieg regains half guard.
Ocha blocks the strikes from Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Ocha trying to control from half guard but Blitzkrieg is working away.
Blitzkrieg is looking to improve his position.
Ocha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitzkrieg keeps working.
Blitzkrieg wants to control but Ocha is keeping busy.
Ocha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blitzkrieg throws a right hand that Ocha ducks under and follows up with a left that Ocha also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blitzkrieg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ocha somewhat.
Blitzkrieg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ocha tries to move into range but Blitzkrieg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blitzkrieg lands a glancing blow to the side of Ocha's head.
Blitzkrieg throws a hook but Ocha avoids it easily.
Blitzkrieg scores with a nice right hand.
Ocha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ocha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blitzkrieg misses with a straight right.
Ocha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ocha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blitzkrieg looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ocha avoiding Blitzkrieg 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocha is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blitzkrieg is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ocha off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Blitzkrieg wants to control his opponent's hands but Ocha gets his hands free.
Ocha is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ocha is trying to stick to Blitzkrieg's back but Blitzkrieg is turning into Ocha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ocha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ocha's head.
Blitzkrieg won't allow Ocha to sweep him here.
Ocha has momentary wrist control but Blitzkrieg slips an elbow through the middle.
Ocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blitzkrieg is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lord Ocha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ocha moves forwards but Blitzkrieg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blitzkrieg throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocha.
Blitzkrieg misses with a wild combination.
Ocha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blitzkrieg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blitzkrieg throws a jab when Ocha was well out of range.
Blitzkrieg misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocha shoots in for a takedown but Blitzkrieg shows good takedown defense.
Blitzkrieg misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Ocha with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Ocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Blitzkrieg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Blitzkrieg misses.
A jab from Blitzkrieg misses.
A big left from Blitzkrieg misses.
Blitzkrieg misses with a straight right.
Ocha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blitzkrieg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ocha shoots in looking for a takedown. Blitzkrieg tries to sprawl out of it but Ocha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blitzkrieg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blitzkrieg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ocha's hands.
A big left from Blitzkrieg misses.
Blitzkrieg scores with a nice strike.
Blitzkrieg throws a nice looking combination but Ocha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg stuffs the takedown.
Blitzkrieg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blitzkrieg throws a good cross that connects.
Ocha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blitzkrieg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blitzkrieg. Ocha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blitzkrieg throws a big shot that misses.
Ocha shoots in and bounces Blitzkrieg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ocha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blitzkrieg is keeping the position for now.
Blitzkrieg is looking for a triangle but Ocha pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocha passes Blitzkrieg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blitzkrieg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ocha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blitzkrieg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blitzkrieg is looking to control Ocha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blitzkrieg avoid being mounted?
Ocha works his way into side control.
Ocha is trying to get an arm triangle but Blitzkrieg is defending well.
Ocha working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blitzkrieg is trying to control Ocha's posture but Ocha avoids it.
Blitzkrieg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blitzkrieg struggling a bit here.
Blitzkrieg is looking to reverse the position.
Ocha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ocha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blitzkrieg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Handcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cung Lau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Handcock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handcock wants to clinch up but Lau keeps it at a distance.
Handcock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handcock clinches up with Lau and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lau.
Lau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lau breaks from the clinch.
Handcock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lau throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handcock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Handcock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lau manages to break the clinch.
Lau misses with a double jab
and Handcock moves into the clinch.
Lau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lau looking to throw knees to the head but Handcock is blocking nicely.
Lau looking to slow down the pace here.
Lau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Handcock.
Lau wants to clinch up but Handcock keeps it at a distance.
Handcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau throws a combination that misses
and Handcock counters by moving into the clinch.
Lau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lau clinches but Handcock breaks the clinch
and Handcock counters by clinching up.
Handcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Lau.
Lau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Handcock moves into the clinch.
Lau is looking to control Handcock's arms but Handcock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lau has his back to the cage.
Handcock cracks Lau with a nice body shot.
Lau lands a knee to the body.
Lau is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handcock.
Handcock lands a right hand.
Handcock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Lau misses with a punch on the inside.
Handcock blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handcock gets through Lau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Handcock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Handcock is leaning against Lau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Handcock has a couple of punches blocked by Lau.
Handcock lands an uppercut.
Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Handcock's face.
Lau swings wildly with an uppercut but Handcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lau misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Handcock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handcock.
Handcock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Handcock lands a right hand.
Handcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Lau.
Lau tries to stall but Handcock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Handcock just leaning against Lau, taking a breather.
Lau is trying to maintain a safe position but Handcock gets an underhook and turns Lau into the cage.
Lau tries to throw a body punch but Handcock avoids it by throwing Lau back against the cage.
Lau's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handcock.
Handcock presses Lau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Handcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lau's elbow.
Lau prevents Handcock from breaking the clinch.
Lau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handcock is trying to stall.
Handcock lands a shot to the body.
Lau blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Handcock prevents a body shot from Lau.
Lau breaks the clinch.
Handcock moves into the clinch.
Lau works on Handcock's body with a couple of short punches.
Lau slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau lands a body shot.
Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Handcock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Handcock avoiding damage.
Lau misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lau.
Handcock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lau tries to stall but Handcock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lau breaks the clinch.
Handcock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lau lands a slapping body shot.
Lau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Handcock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Handcock throws a right and a left that Lau avoids nicely.
Lau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Handcock counter with a right hand.
Handcock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Handcock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handcock tries to clinch but Lau is having none of it.
Handcock misses with a series of wild punches.
Lau misses the jab.
Lau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handcock counters by moving into the clinch.
Handcock has Lau pressed against the cage.
Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lau lands with a left to the head.
Lau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handcock tries to clinch there but Lau circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handcock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Handcock moves in looking to clinch but Lau pushes him off.
Cung Lau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handcock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Handcock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handcock up against the cage.
Handcock stalling in the clinch but Lau improves position.
Lau has Handcock pushed against the cage.
Lau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handcock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lau to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handcock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Handcock backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jason Handcock has been cut.
Handcock wants to clinch up but Lau keeps it at a distance.
Lau's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lau duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lau moves into the clinch.
Handcock misses with the head strike.
Lau prevents Handcock from breaking the clinch.
Handcock trying to control the position but instead, Lau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Handcock into the cage.
Handcock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lau pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lau lands a body shot.
Lau misses with a punch on the inside.
Lau tries a knee to the head but Handcock blocks it.
Lau lands a nice shot to the body.
Lau scores with a knee to the head.
Lau prevents a body shot from Handcock.
Lau is working Handcock over against the cage.
Handcock effectively controlling the action here.
Jason Handcock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lau is trying to maintain a safe position but Handcock gets an underhook and turns Lau into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lau to work.
Handcock scores with a hook to the body.
Handcock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lau has him pressed against the cage.
Lau is working Handcock over against the cage.
Handcock lands a body punch.
Handcock is trying to break the clinch but Lau is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lau.
Handcock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Handcock.
Lau missing with knees to the body.
Lau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Lau - that landed with a thud.
Lau breaks from the clinch.
Lau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Handcock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lau prevents Handcock from breaking the clinch.
Lau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handcock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lau wants to clinch but Handcock slips to the side
and Handcock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handcock, pushing him back against the cage.
Lau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Handcock is keeping busy.
Handcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handcock is trying to break the clinch but Lau has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Lau to work.
Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handcock pushes Lau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Handcock pushes Lau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Lau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Handcock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lau looks to score with a jab to the body but Handcock is just out of range.
Handcock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lau throws a right and a left that Handcock avoids nicely.
Handcock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handcock clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Lau fails to land.
Lau pushes Handcock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lau looking to slow down the pace here.
Handcock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lau has Handcock pressed against the cage.
Lau has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handcock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lau as Handcock tries to tie him up.
Lau tries to throw a body punch but Handcock avoids it by throwing Lau back against the cage.
Lau is trying to stall.
Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Handcock blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Lau uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lau.
Lau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Handcock is defending well for now.
Lau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handcock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lau has Handcock pressed against the cage, preventing Handcock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Handcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Handcock is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Lau.
Lau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lau.
Handcock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Handcock.
Handcock effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lau as Handcock tries to tie him up.
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.
Lau lands a body punch.
Lau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lau stalling in the clinch.
Handcock leaning against his opponent.
Lau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handcock clinches up against the cage.
Handcock tries to work over Lau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Handcock fails to land.
Lau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handcock.
Handcock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lau stalling in the clinch.
Lau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lau keeps the fight on the outside.
Lau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handcock manages to avoid it.
Lau swats away the attempt to clinch by Handcock.
Handcock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handcock tries to clinch up
and Lau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Handcock's face.
Handcock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lau taking a breather.
Handcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lau is pushing Handcock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lau gets through Handcock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Handcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lau misses with a body punch
and Handcock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Handcock.
Lau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handcock's elbow.
Handcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Lau.
A short left from Handcock.
Handcock prevents a body shot from Lau.
Handcock lands with a short shot to the head.
Handcock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lau manages to break the clinch.
Handcock wants to clinch up but Lau keeps it at a distance.
Handcock wants to clinch up but Lau keeps it at a distance.
Cung Lau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handcock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Handcock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Handcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Handcock.
Lau lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Lau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Lau clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Handcock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Handcock tries to keep at a distance but Lau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handcock misses with a double jab
and Lau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handcock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handcock slips under a jab.
Handcock keeps the fight on the outside.
Lau tries to clinch
and Handcock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Handcock.
Lau misses with a knee strike.
Lau is pushing Handcock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lau is looking to clinch.
Lau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handcock's head backwards.
Handcock wants to clinch.
Lau forces Handcock back against the cage and clinches.
Handcock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lau misses with a knee strike.
Handcock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lau presses Handcock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lau scores with a shot to the side of Handcock's head.
Handcock is leaning against Lau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Handcock scores with a hook to the body.
Lau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Handcock tries to stall but Lau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Handcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handcock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Handcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handcock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handcock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lau slowing the pace effectively.
Lau lands an uppercut.
Lau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handcock's elbow.
Handcock misses with some punches.
Handcock lands a hook that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Lau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Handcock.
A punch combination from Lau misses.
Lau connects with a body shot.
Handcock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lau tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau closes the distance but Handcock moves to the side
and Handcock counters by clinching up.
Handcock prevents Lau from breaking the clinch.
Handcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lau wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lau.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handcock backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lau.
Lau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Handcock has him pressed against the cage.
Handcock works on Lau's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice body punch from Handcock.
Handcock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Handcock.
Lau misses with a punch to the body.
Handcock lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Handcock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Handcock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Handcock.
Handcock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lau stalling.
Lau blocks an uppercut.
Lau misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Handcock.
Lau letting Handcock take a breather here.
Handcock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lau has him pressed against the cage.
Handcock lands a right hand.
Lau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Handcock is defending well for now.
Handcock cracks Lau with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Handcock.
Lau can't find room to land a body shot as Handcock controls the action.
Handcock leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jason Handcock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Handcock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Handcock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lau throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lau misses the target.
Cung Lau is winning the standup battle so far.
Handcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lau.
Handcock slips a jab and a cross from Lau.
Lau misses with the combination.
Lau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Lau.
Lau slips a jab and a cross from Handcock.
Lau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lau tries to keep at a distance but Handcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lau is looking to control Handcock's arms but Handcock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lau has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau misses with the head strike.
Handcock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lau swings wildly with an uppercut but Handcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lau misses with a knee strike.
Handcock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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.
Lau wants to break free but Handcock has control.
Handcock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Handcock is working Lau over against the cage.
Handcock misses with a punch on the inside.
Lau lands a knee to the body.
Handcock misses with the head strike.
Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handcock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Handcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Lau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lau obliges.
Handcock lands with a left to the head.
Handcock blocks a body shot from Lau.
Handcock is looking to break free of the clinch but Lau has double underhooks.
That's two 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 clinched against the cage, Handcock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handcock lands a left hand.
Handcock tries to circle away but Lau has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lau.
Handcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lau wants to break free but Handcock has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Handcock lands a hook that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Lau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handcock looking to stall.
Handcock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Handcock is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Lau.
Handcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Lau controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Handcock as Lau tries to tie him up.
Handcock scores with a shoulder strike.
Handcock blocks a body shot from Lau.
Lau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lau is looking to clinch.
Lau thuds a left hand into Handcock's body.
Handcock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lau swats away the attempt to clinch by Handcock.
Lau takes the fight into the clinch.
Lau breaks from the clinch.
Lau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lau cracks Handcock with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handcock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lau.
Lau looks to land a right hand but Handcock moved out of range.
Lau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lau throws a right hand that Handcock ducks under and follows up with a left that Handcock also avoids with ease.
Handcock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handcock tries to clinch but Lau moves away
and Lau counters with a series of strikes. Handcock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Handcock throws a series of punches but Lau moves out of range.
Lau is looking to clinch but Handcock is avoiding it.
Lau misses with a two punch combination.
Handcock moves out of range as Lau strikes.
Lau misses with a two punch combination.
Lau tries to clinch up
and Handcock moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cung Lau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cung Lau!
Cung Lau is the new lightweight champion!
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