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Hilo Fight 120 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tero Siren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Primus Inter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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196 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tero Siren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Primus Inter!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siren misses with a double jab
and Inter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Inter.
Inter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Inter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Siren up against the cage.
Inter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siren's efforts to push away.
Siren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inter has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inter.
Siren is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Inter.
Inter scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inter has Siren pressed against the cage, preventing Siren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Inter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Inter.
Inter has Siren pushed against the cage.
Siren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Inter lands a nice shot to the body.
Siren is breathing heavily.
Inter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Siren takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Tero Siren has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inter trying to land knees to the body.
Inter lands with a left to the head.
Inter lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Inter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tero Siren's cut is getting worse.
Inter lands a nice elbow.
Inter lands a shoulder strike.
Inter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Inter.
Inter is working Siren over against the cage.
Inter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tero Siren's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Inter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inter.
Inter scores with a shot to the side of Siren's head.
Inter lands a damaging elbow.
Inter is leaning against Siren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Inter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siren backwards.
Siren is rocked!
Inter throws a big uppercut that drops Siren! More strikes from Inter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Siren lies dazed against the cage as Inter celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primus Inter!
A relieved looking Primus Inter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Abelardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramon Abelardo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abelardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sobral throws a jab when Abelardo was well out of range.
Abelardo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sobral takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Abelardo.
Sobral looks to throw the jab but Abelardo is out of range.
Sobral just misses with a punch to the body.
Abelardo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sobral finds it's way round the side to connect with Abelardo's head.
It looks like Ramon Abelardo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobral lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sobral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abelardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abelardo throws the kick towards the body but Sobral avoids it.
Sobral shoots in looking for a takedown. Abelardo tries to sprawl out of it but Sobral keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abelardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abelardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sobral just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Abelardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral moves away from the strike by Abelardo.
Abelardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sobral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abelardo, right into the meat.
A cross from Sobral lands.
Sobral misses with a body kick.
Sobral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abelardo thumps Sobral with a low kick.
Sobral looks to score with a jab to the body but Abelardo is just out of range.
Sobral misses with an uppercut. Abelardo saw that one coming.
Sobral looks to score with a jab to the body but Abelardo is just out of range.
Sobral throws a leg kick
and Abelardo counters with a nice leg kick.
Abelardo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abelardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sobral avoids a kick to the body.
Ramon Abelardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abelardo misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral throws a series of strikes that have Abelardo backpedaling.
Sobral misses with a straight right.
Sobral throws an overhand right that lands on Abelardo's shoulder, as Abelardo tries to avoid the shot.
Abelardo is looking to land body kicks.
Sobral connects with a single shot there.
Sobral blocks the body kick.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abelardo but Abelardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sobral scores with a sloppy right hand. Abelardo should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Abelardo - just one landing.
A big left from Sobral misses.
Sobral looks to land a left hand but Abelardo moved out of range nicely.
Sobral throws a big shot that misses.
Abelardo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abelardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abelardo throws a head kick but Sobral moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abelardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobral blocks a head kick by Abelardo.
A cross from Sobral lands.
Sobral moves out of range of the body kick from Abelardo.
Sobral shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abelardo's guard.
Sobral prevents Abelardo from getting back to his feet.
Sobral trying to control but Abelardo is working from the bottom.
Sobral definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abelardo wants to stand and escape but Sobral is having none of it.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but Abelardo is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raimundo Sobral has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Abelardo connects with a leg kick. Sobral looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sobral lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abelardo moves out of range as Sobral throws a body kick.
Abelardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sobral avoids the head kick by Abelardo.
Sobral throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobral takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sobral is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abelardo avoids a kick to the body.
Sobral cracks Abelardo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Sobral.
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 Raimundo Sobral will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Abelardo'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.
Abelardo lands a big head kick that sends Sobral to the canvas! Abelardo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Abelardo!
An out of breath Ramon Abelardo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Menchaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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143 lbs
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143 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell Menchaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens connects with a right hand. Menchaka shakes it off.
Menchaka is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Menchaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevens misses with a body shot
and Menchaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Menchaka ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Stevens has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stevens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Menchaka lands with an overhand left.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menchaka moves away.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens scores with a nice right hand.
Menchaka with a nice cross.
Stevens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menchaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevens doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menchaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevens connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menchaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Menchaka finds it's target.
Menchaka ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchaka misses with a wild body shot.
Menchaka moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menchaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Menchaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevens connects with a body shot.
Menchaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevens throws out the jab.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menchaka.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens misses with a right hand
and Stevens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menchaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and Menchaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menchaka stuns Stevens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menchaka slips under a jab.
Menchaka connects with a body shot that sends Stevens's belly button to the back.
Menchaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka slips under a jab.
Menchaka misses with a wild combination.
Lance Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Menchaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens blocks a head kick by Menchaka.
Menchaka cracks Stevens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menchaka scores with a body shot.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens misses with a right hand
and Menchaka counters with a left to the body.
Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menchaka.
Stevens misses with an uppercut.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menchaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menchaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Menchaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Stevens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menchaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menchaka manages to avoid it.
Menchaka connects with a right hand. Stevens shakes it off.
Menchaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Stevens.
Stevens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Menchaka.
Stevens digs a good body shot into Menchaka's ribs.
Menchaka tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Stevens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menchaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Stevens's head.
Stevens punishes Menchaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Menchaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Stevens.
Stevens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menchaka doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Menchaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menchaka throws a jab when Stevens was well out of range.
Stevens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menchaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens throws a jab when Menchaka was well out of range.
Menchaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Menchaka throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
Menchaka scores with a head kick. Stevens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Menchaka is looking to clinch but Stevens is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menchaka throws a front kick aimed at Stevens's knee but Stevens avoids it well.
Menchaka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stevens dips to his left and cracks Menchaka with an uppercut!
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens misses with a hook.
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 Lance Stevens will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but Menchaka moved out of range.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menchaka.
Stevens misses with a right hand
and Menchaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menchaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Menchaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Menchaka misses with a looping right.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and Menchaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Menchaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Stevens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menchaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevens misses with a straight right.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Menchaka avoids it well.
A slow jab from Menchaka misses its intended target.
Stevens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menchaka.
Stevens misses with an uppercut. Menchaka saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens swings widly with a right hand
and Menchaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menchaka is looking to chop away at Stevens's legs.
Stevens checks the leg kick.
Menchaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Menchaka moved out of range nicely.
Menchaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menchaka misses with a right hand
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Menchaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Menchaka avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens 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.
Stevens takes one on the button.
Stevens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Menchaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Menchaka does no damage.
Menchaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stevens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a jab when Menchaka was well out of range.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menchaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Menchaka throws an overhand right that lands on Stevens's shoulder, as Stevens tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menchaka.
Menchaka connects with a leg kick. Stevens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Menchaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menchaka.
Menchaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menchaka throws a leg kick but Stevens checks it.
Menchaka lands a slapping body shot.
Stevens throws a sloppy body shot
and Menchaka counters with a head kick. That will keep Stevens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stevens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Menchaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stevens checks a leg kick.
Menchaka swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens checks the leg kick.
Stevens misses with a straight right.
Menchaka avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Menchaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
A left lands for Stevens.
Stevens misses with a hook
enabling Menchaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Menchaka throws a low kick, looking for Stevens's leg but Stevens calmly moves out of range.
Menchaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menchaka manages to avoid it.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but Menchaka moved out of range.
Menchaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Mitchell Menchaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens jabs Menchaka right on the nose. Menchaka blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menchaka.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Stevens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stevens loads up on a big right hand but Menchaka slips the punch.
Stevens scores with a crisp jab that stopped Menchaka in his tracks.
Stevens misses with a hook
and Menchaka counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens looks to land a right hand but Menchaka moved out of range.
A jab from Menchaka does it's job there.
Stevens is rocked!
Menchaka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Stevens to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Stevens looks to clinch but Menchaka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Stevens taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mitchell Menchaka!
Mitchell Menchaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Rak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blue Rak looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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213 lbs
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214 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blue Rak!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sithole misses with a combination
and Rak counters with a three punch combo that has Sithole backing up. Sithole nods at Rak to acknowledge the strikes.
Sithole fails with the takedown.
Sithole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sithole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sithole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rak looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Sithole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sithole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sithole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sithole connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sithole.
Rak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole lands with an overhand left.
A head kick from Sithole lands but Rak takes it in his stride.
It looks like Blue Rak has been cut.
Sithole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rak doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sithole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rak walks into a left hand.
Sithole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rak's half guard.
Rak is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nice strikes from Sithole there.
Rak is still in real trouble! Can Sithole finish him?
Sithole working over Rak with some ground and pound. Rak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Sithole seems content to control.
Rak seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rak for as long as he can get away with.
Rak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sithole.
Sithole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moses Sithole has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sithole works Rak's body with a nice hook.
Rak ducks right into an uppercut from Sithole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sithole cracks Rak with an uppercut from hell and Rak crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Sithole's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sithole is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sithole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sithole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sithole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rak's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole moves into full mount! Rak won't be happy about that!
Sithole content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Sithole.
Sithole controlling the pace for now.
Sithole pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rak felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sithole content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blue Rak'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.
Sithole lands a jab to the nose.
Rak leaves his chin hanging out and Sithole seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rak crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moses Sithole!
Our winner, Moses Sithole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC The Easter Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Easter Bunny's entrance music is Bunny stuff. . A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gonzalez's choice of entrance music: El party me llama. Eulalio Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JC The Easter Bunny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Eulalio Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Easter Bunny throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
The Easter Bunny misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but The Easter Bunny avoids it well.
The Easter Bunny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Easter Bunny looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
The Easter Bunny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Easter Bunny lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Easter Bunny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
Gonzalez trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
The Easter Bunny wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Easter Bunny.
Gonzalez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Easter Bunny's guard.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gonzalez working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The Easter Bunny pulls Gonzalez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonzalez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Easter Bunny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Easter Bunny is on top in guard.
The Easter Bunny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez can't keep his opponent in guard - The Easter Bunny advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Easter Bunny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
The Easter Bunny is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Easter Bunny frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Easter Bunny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Easter Bunny with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Easter Bunny working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gonzalez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by The Easter Bunny! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). JC The Easter Bunny!
JC The Easter Bunny retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, JC The Easter Bunny thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slippin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Blow!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Savage punishes Blow's body with a nice straight punch.
Blow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily.
Savage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blow with a poor takedown
and Savage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Blow.
Blow moves out of range of the strikes.
Blow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savage's coaches at Hilo Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Savage trying to control here.
Blow lands with a punch from half guard.
Blow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blow is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Blow with the ground and pound but Savage uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blow on the ground.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blow postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blow throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blow throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blow scoring with some ground and pound.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blow lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savage keeping full guard, as Blow tries to pass.
Blow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blow is working Savage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Blow with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savage throws the left hand but Blow avoids the punch easily.
Savage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blow moves into the clinch.
Blow tightens his grip and picks Savage up, before dumping him to the ground. Savage manages to land in guard.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Savage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blow.
Blow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blow postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Blow scoring with some ground and pound.
Blow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blow is in close to Savage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blow postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Blow is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow wants to stand but Savage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blow working some strikes from top position.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blow is pushing down on Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Blow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blow thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blow.
Blow working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blow thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Blow unloads with some shots from mount but Savage bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! Blow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Savage is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Savage and Blow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blow throws an elbow but Savage slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow swings around for an armbar but Savage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blow's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blow tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blow shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Blow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage is looking to chop away at Blow's legs.
Savage throws a body punch but Blow moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage swings for the body but Blow moves out of range.
Savage with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Savage. No joy for Blow on that attempt.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Blow.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savage enables Blow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow looking to pass the guard.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blow wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blow forces his way into half guard.
Blow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mike Blow has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage is trying to stand up here but Blow is controlling him well.
Blow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savage's head.
Blow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blow misses with a head shot. Savage uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blow throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blow throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage is looking to wear down Blow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blow shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blow feints and as Savage raises his hands in defense, Blow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blow throws an elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blow's guard. Nice move by Savage!
Blow trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Blow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blow is pulling down on Savage's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike Blow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blow is defended easily by Savage.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Blow counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
Savage controlling the position.
Blow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blow is on top in guard.
Blow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Blow chips away with some ground and pound.
Blow stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blow.
Blow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Blow stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blow wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Blow moves into the clinch.
Billy Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blow crunches a lovely knee into Savage's ribcage.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Blow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blow.
Blow with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blow obliges.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blow.
Blow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage stops a takedown attempt from Blow.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Blow.
Blow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blow landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blow blocking some punches.
Blow unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blow missing with knees to the body.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Blow controls his hands.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Blow is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blow manages to avoid it.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Blow counters by moving into the clinch.
Blow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savage is defending well for now.
Blow is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savage wants to get back to striking at distance but Blow won't allow it.
Blow unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow connects with a knee to the head.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blow.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blow has him pressed against the cage.
Blow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blow landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow lands a knee to the body.
Blow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savage blocks it with crossed arms.
Blow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savage blocks it with crossed arms.
Blow missing with knees to the body.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blow is working for takedown but Savage is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blow trying to land knees to the body.
Blow blocks an uppercut.
Savage misses with some punches.
Blow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage with a hook.
Blow blocks a head kick by Savage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Blow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savage misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Blow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Blow!
Mike Blow is the new lightweight champion!
Mike Blow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amelie Poulain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banger Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Shadows Fall - Divide and Conquer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amelie Poulain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Banger Malone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone thows a leg kick but Poulain checks it
and Poulain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poulain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poulain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Poulain working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poulain punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Banger Malone has been cut.
Malone is looking to get to half guard.
Poulain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Malone hang on?
Malone is rocked!
That has opened up Banger Malone's cut even more.
Poulain lands a big elbow - Malone is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Malone is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Amelie Poulain!
Amelie Poulain retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Amelie Poulain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rastaphan Dominatrix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgrenson swings widly with a right hand
and Dominatrix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dolph Lundgrenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgrenson misses with an uppercut
and Dominatrix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dominatrix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dominatrix thows a huge punch but Lundgrenson dodges it nicely.
Dominatrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lundgrenson keeps working.
Dominatrix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominatrix in particular looking to stall.
Lundgrenson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brick Brawlers MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dominatrix is thwarting Lundgrenson's attempts to control the position.
Dominatrix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominatrix winds up and cracks Lundgrenson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
My spies in ELITE GYM 40CAP inform me that Dominatrix has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominatrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dominatrix drops an elbow to the side of Lundgrenson's head.
Dominatrix scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dominatrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix is trying to control. Lundgrenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominatrix trying to control the pace.
Dominatrix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lundgrenson moves into full guard.
Dominatrix connects with a couple of short punches.
Dominatrix distracts Lundgrenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dominatrix trying to control but Lundgrenson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dominatrix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominatrix passes into half guard.
Lundgrenson is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominatrix lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dominatrix lands a nice short elbow.
Dominatrix passes to full mount!
Lundgrenson is looking to improve his position but Dominatrix isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominatrix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominatrix lands with some strikes.
Dominatrix prevents Lundgrenson from getting the reversal.
Dominatrix landing strikes from the mount and Lundgrenson is in trouble!
The referee warns Lundgrenson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dominatrix pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lundgrenson is working to get back to half guard.
Dominatrix looking to finish Lundgrenson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lundgrenson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix lands a couple of good shots and Lundgrenson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lundgrenson is rocked!
Dominatrix trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dominatrix lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dominatrix.
Oh Lundgrenson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dominatrix lands a big shot to the side of the head and Lundgrenson goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rastaphan Dominatrix! Rastaphan Dominatrix retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Rastaphan Dominatrix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast comes to the cage accompanied by Could you be loved. This should be a great matchup!
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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
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Beast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Beast shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lewis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beast tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Beast working the ground and pound.
Beast in side control, throwing shots but Lewis defends.
Beast wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beast wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beast tries to advance position but instead Lewis slips a leg back in to half guard.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Beast with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lewis is not content to let Beast control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Beast just wasn't active enough.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Beast scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Beast throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beast is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beast wants to advance to full mount but Lewis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Beast is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beast missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Beast dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beast drives through with a takedown into Lewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beast trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beast postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lewis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beast, into his guard.
Lewis wants to stand but Beast is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beast gets a takedown into half guard.
Beast working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lewis's thigh. Lewis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Beast won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
Ben Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Beast with a nice head shot there.
Beast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beast trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Beast just wasn't active enough.
Lewis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast throws an elbow that misses. Lewis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beast's guard. Nice move by Lewis!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Beast dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beast closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lewis quickly recovers to half guard.
Beast wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beast.
Beast has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beast is working away from the top position though.
Beast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lewis is not content to let Beast control the position.
Beast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Beast has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beast is looking to pass into half guard but Lewis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lewis is in guard.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Beast won't let him.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lewis postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Ben Beast wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Lewis punishes Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
Beast shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lewis's guard.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Beast forces his way into half guard.
Lewis is concentrating on defense, preventing Beast from advancing position.
Beast with the ground and pound but Lewis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Beast clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beast looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beast seems to be looking for submissions.
Beast missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beast works his way into side control.
Beast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Beast landing strikes.
Beast trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast moves into full mount!
Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Beast's attempts to control the action.
Beast unloads with some shots from mount but Lewis bucks and avoids them well.
Beast lands a couple of good shots and Lewis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast doesn't have the hooks in and Lewis manages to turn into his guard.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Beast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control the position.
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Beast's legs - danger averted.
Lewis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lewis!
Beast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Beast had his way with Hugo Lewis in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Lewis has his hands clasped together around Beast's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beast is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lewis!
Poor strikes thrown by Beast there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lewis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Beast thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control from half guard but Lewis is working away.
Beast is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lewis wants to control but Beast is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beast trying to control from Lewis's half guard. Lewis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lewis holds on and takes a little breather.
Beast wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Beast throws a big elbow that misses.
Beast wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beast circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beast decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beast.
Beast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beast has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Beast!
Ben Beast retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Ben Beast thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Wings. Wayne has chosen My Life as his entrance music. Lil Wayne has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott fails with the takedown.
Wayne has managed to clinch.
Mcdermott prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Mcdermott takes a shot to the head.
Mcdermott prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Mcdermott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wayne to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wayne.
Mcdermott letting Wayne take a breather here.
Good body shot from Wayne.
Wayne taking a breather.
Mcdermott is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne has double underhooks.
Wayne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wayne lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott has had enough of the clinch but Wayne keeps him there for the moment.
Wayne tries a body shot but Mcdermott blocks it.
Mcdermott wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Mcdermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Wayne.
Wayne lands with a light punch inside.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Mcdermott's head.
We've been hearing reports that Mcdermott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wayne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcdermott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcdermott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wayne scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wayne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wayne.
Mcdermott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdermott backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wayne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcdermott is rocked!
Wayne lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Mcdermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Wayne.
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!
Wayne stalling against the cage.
Mcdermott tries to pull guard but Wayne forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wayne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wayne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wayne prevents it.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
Mcdermott working hard to break the clinch.
Mcdermott seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcdermott tries for a takedown but Wayne manages to get underhooks.
Wayne taking a breather.
Mcdermott tries to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling the position.
Mcdermott tries to pull guard but Wayne holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcdermott drops back down to his feet.
Mcdermott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Mcdermott's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wayne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mcdermott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wayne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcdermott is trying to pull guard but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Mcdermott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wayne to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdermott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wayne smiles and moves away.
Wayne thumps Mcdermott with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne darts in and clinches Mcdermott up against the cage.
Mcdermott tries to pull guard but Wayne forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wayne throws a push kick but Mcdermott slaps the foot to one side.
Mcdermott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcdermott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
Mcdermott misses with a takedown
and Wayne counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Mcdermott down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wayne stops a takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Wayne lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
Wayne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcdermott.
Lil Wayne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wayne.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Mcdermott's head.
Wayne lands with a left to the head.
Wayne slowing the pace effectively.
Mcdermott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wayne pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Mcdermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Wayne! Mcdermott is out on his feet! Wayne rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mcdermott is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mcdermott is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Wayne!
Lil Wayne is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Lil Wayne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Terry Mcdermott spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.
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