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ROF 44 - Retaliation PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jet Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremiah Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Black saw it coming and moves away.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Black is trying to break free.
Black tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
Black has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Black.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jeremiah Johnson has been cut.
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!
Black wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Black wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson tries to move into range but Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Black's head back.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Jeremiah Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Black wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jeremiah Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Black looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Johnson lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Black should have avoided that one.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Black pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Black can't break the clinch.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Black wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Black scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Black. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
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!
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jet Black has been cut.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Black counters by clinching up.
Black wants to break the clinch but can't.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson lands a head kick. Black smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jeremiah Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson stalks Black and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Black's face. Black staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson works Black's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Black is trying to break free.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Black throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Black misses with a double jab.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Johnson is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Black.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Black backpedaling.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Black looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Johnson.
Black steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson wants to clinch but Black slips to the side
and Black counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Black seems unphased.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Black walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Black is rocked!
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Black on the inside.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Black.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Black backs up against the cage.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Black closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jet Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Jeremiah Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Black stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Black misses with a combination
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black misses with a double jab.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jet Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson looks to land a combination. Black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Fickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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153 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Silk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Fickett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fickett lands a big head kick that sends Silk tumbling to the mat! Fickett takes a step backwards and waves Silk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Casey Silk has been cut.
Silk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silk wants it to stay on the feet.
Silk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fickett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silk won't be happy with that.
Silk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fickett has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silk moves away from the strike by Fickett.
Silk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fickett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silk counters with a single leg into guard. Fickett didn't expect that.
Silk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fickett keeping moving, preventing Silk from controlling successfully.
Fickett is trying to keep Silk in close.
Silk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silk stands up from Fickett's guard - Silk perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk misses with the combination.
Fickett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silk.
Silk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silk gets caught flat footed, as Fickett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fickett tries to free his leg and advance position but Silk is retaining full guard.
Silk looking for a guillotine here but Fickett defends easily.
Silk is breathing heavily.
Silk trying to keep a closed guard but Fickett is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fickett drops back looking for a leg! Silk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silk manages to kick Fickett off! Fickett jumps back into Silk's guard.
Silk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fickett drops back looking for a leg! Silk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silk manages to kick Fickett off! Fickett jumps back into Silk's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fickett fails with the takedown
and Silk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Casey Silk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Fickett.
Fickett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silk wants to improve his position but Fickett is controlling well.
Silk is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Silk tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fickett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Fickett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sankari's entrance music is Finlandia - Hymn. A fine choice. Tero Sankari has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tero Sankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krammer Hussein!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sankari throws out a leg kick but Hussein moves out of range and Sankari only half commits.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sankari circles away.
Hussein checks a leg kick nicely.
Sankari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hussein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sankari lands a head kick. Hussein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sankari throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hussein looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sankari throws a solid leg kick but Hussein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sankari.
Hussein blocks a head kick by Sankari.
A clash of legs there as Hussein blocks the low kick.
Sankari motions for Hussein to come forward. Sankari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein moves out of range as Sankari throws a body kick.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sankari. That's going to slow Hussein down.
Sankari throws a leg kick but Hussein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sankari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sankari thows a body kick. Hussein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari feints and then cracks Hussein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hussein down.
Sankari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sankari, right into the meat.
Sankari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sankari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sankari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sankari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Sankari.
Sankari lands a big head kick that sends Hussein tumbling to the mat! Sankari takes a step backwards and waves Hussein back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hussein is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Sankari uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hussein tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Sankari is absolutely delighted - when Hussein wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tero Sankari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martyn Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Thain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thain has chosen Cypress Hill: Insane In The Brain as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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176 lbs
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179 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martyn Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd Thain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Thain ducks under and follows up with a left that Thain also avoids with ease.
Thain defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
Thain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thain fails to land the takedown.
Thain is looking to clinch but Lawrence is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Thain.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thain is working Lawrence over against the cage.
Thain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thain prevents Lawrence from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thain as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence can't break the clinch.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Thain.
Lawrence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Thain prevents Lawrence from breaking the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
Lawrence stalling in the clinch but Thain improves position.
Lawrence is looking to break free of the clinch but Thain has double underhooks.
Thain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lawrence tries to land a knee to the head but Thain blocks with his arms.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thain throws a sloppy head kick and Lawrence moves out of range easily.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Thain moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawrence!
Thain tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Thain fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thain closes the distance and clinches.
Thain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Lawrence is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thain is keeping busy.
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thain.
Thain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thain slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Thain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thain misses with a low kick.
Thain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Todd Thain has been cut.
Lawrence scores with a jab.
Lawrence throws a hook but Thain blocks it.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick
and Thain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Thain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawrence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thain, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thain pulls Lawrence in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Thain trying to control the position here.
Lawrence has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thain is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Thain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Thain'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.
Thain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
Thain wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
Thain shoots for a takedown but Lawrence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thain fails with a takedown attempt.
Thain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thain wants to clinch.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Thain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thain.
Lawrence tries to keep at a distance but Thain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lawrence wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thain has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Thain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thain.
Lawrence wants to get back to striking at distance but Thain won't allow it.
Thain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lawrence.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is trying to stall.
Lawrence cracks Thain with a nice body shot.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thain.
Thain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lawrence wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawrence has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawrence on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lawrence's defenses.
It looks like Martyn Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thain working Lawrence over with knees to the body.
Lawrence trying to control the position but instead, Thain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lawrence into the cage.
Thain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawrence's efforts to push away.
Thain missing with knees to the body.
Thain lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Lawrence wants to break free but Thain has control.
Thain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence trying to control the position but instead, Thain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lawrence into the cage.
Thain wants a takedown but no success here.
Martyn Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Thain.
Lawrence on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawrence is defending well for now.
Lawrence throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawrence's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thain.
Lawrence is trying to force a seperation but Thain has the dominant position.
Lawrence tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lawrence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thain has Lawrence pressed against the cage, preventing Lawrence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thain is leaning against Lawrence and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thain unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lawrence misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thain obliges.
Thain lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thain uses his free foot to push down on Lawrence's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lawrence.
Thain is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lawrence is in real trouble.
Thain is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thain looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Thain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the body
and Thain counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thain throws a sloppy head kick
and Lawrence counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawrence throws a combination. Thain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Thain keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Thain avoids them all with ease.
Lawrence lands with an uppercut that bounces Thain off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence lands with a nice combination. Thain backs away looking to recover.
Thain clinches but Lawrence breaks the clinch
and Lawrence counters with a head kick.
Thain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thain tries to clinch up
and Thain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thain shoots in but Lawrence avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thain closes the distance but Lawrence moves to the side
and Lawrence counters with a left and a right that stings Thain.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick
and Thain counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Lawrence.
Todd Thain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence working hard to break the clinch.
Thain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lawrence.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Thain moves out of range.
Thain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Thain avoids them all with ease.
Lawrence with a hook.
Martyn Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thain tries to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a right hand to the body.
Thain blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Thain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Thain keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence connects with a high kick.
Lawrence is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick
and Thain counters with a shoot takedown. Lawrence fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawrence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martyn Lawrence.
I think Thain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Thain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perko Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Late comes into the arena with No Easy Way Out blaring out of the sound system. Perko Late had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perko Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Late ducks down to avoid it.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Late.
Late moves away from the strike by Martin.
Late moves away from the strike by Martin.
Late ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Late was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
and Late counters with a series of strikes. Martin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Late lands a head shot.
Late steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Late thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Late sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Late was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin cracks Late with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Late changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Late manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin 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.
Martin connects with a jab.
Martin thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Late throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Martin misses.
Late is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Late takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin throws a hook but Late blocks it.
Martin misses with a hook to the body
and Late counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Late slips the punch.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Late.
A jab from Martin misses.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Late was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Late scores with a nice head shot.
Late misses the body punch
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Late tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Martin misses.
Martin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Late misses with a looping right.
Martin misses the jab.
Late moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Late.
Late moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin throws a right hand that Late ducks under and follows up with a left that Late also avoids with ease.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Late.
Martin scores with a nice head shot.
James Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin misses with a hook to the body
and Late counters with a right hand to the body.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Late.
Martin slips a jab from Late.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Late misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Late blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Late as Martin tries to tie him up.
Late presses Martin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Late lands a hook to the side of the head.
Late works on Martin's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Late - that landed with a thud.
Martin looks gassed!
Late softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Late'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.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Late lands a body shot.
Martin wants to break free but Late has control.
Late lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Late blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin misses with some punches.
Late is working Martin over against the cage.
Late lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Late cracks Martin with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Late.
It looks like James Martin has been cut.
Late works on Martin's body with a couple of short punches.
Late scores with a hook to the body.
Late pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Late scores with a knee to the head.
Late lands a body shot.
Late effectively controlling the action here.
Late scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martin up against the cage.
Late lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Late working Martin over with knees to the body.
Late landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Late lands a left hand.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Late makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Late lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Late lands a body punch.
Late lands with a light punch inside.
Late blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Late lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Late.
Late cracks Martin with a nice body shot.
Late is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Late lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Late lands a nice knee to the body.
Late scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
A short right from Late.
Late pushes Martin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martin tries to stall but Late uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Late putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Late putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perko Late dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Martin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Late avoids the body shot from Martin.
An inside leg kick from Martin misses.
Martin works Late's body with a nice hook.
Late darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.
Martin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Late up against the cage.
Martin working aggressively here.
Late working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Late blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin lands with a right to the head.
Late landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Late connects with a knee to the head.
Late tries to stall but Martin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Late keeps him there for the moment.
Late lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Late lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Late.
Late with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Late lands a shoulder strike.
Late lands with a light punch inside.
Late putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martin tries to stall but Late uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Late keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin blocks an elbow strike from Late.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Late lands a knee to the head.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Late.
Martin swings wildly with an uppercut but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perko Late has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martin tries to circle away but Late has him pinned against the cage.
Late lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Late tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Late.
Late stalling in the clinch.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Late.
A left hand lands to the body for Late.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Late trying to control the position but instead, Martin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Late into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Late, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Late.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Late misses with some punches.
Late lands a shot to the body.
Late stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Late digs a right hand underneath Martin's ribcage. Martin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Late throws an elbow but it misses.
Late blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Late works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Martin.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Late is controlling the position.
Martin swings wildly with an uppercut but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Late lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Late scores with a hook to the body.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Late.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Late scores with a shoulder strike.
Late lands a nice uppercut.
Late'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.
Late misses with a knee strike.
Late is leaning against Martin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Late has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late lands a body shot.
Late blocks an uppercut.
Late misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Late.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Late stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Late obliges.
Late lands a shoulder strike.
Late lands a nice knee to the body.
Late keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Late catches Martin right on the button with a cross.
Martin scores with a jab to the body.
Martin digs a good hook to Late's body.
Late jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martin lands a glancing blow to the side of Late's head.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Late on the side of the head.
Late takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Late moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Late throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side.
Martin dips to his left and cracks Late with an uppercut!
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Late throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin misses with a hook to the body
and Late counters with a nice body shot.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Late.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin throws a shot to the body.
Martin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Late.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Late sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perko Late dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Martin'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Late misses with a looping right.
Late is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Late.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martin connects with a crisp jab.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Late.
Martin lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin scores with a nice right hand.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin misses with a body shot
letting Late counter with a right hand.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Martin lands a jab to Late's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Late's head back.
Martin lands with a hook. Late tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a hook but Late blocks it.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Martin misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Late does a little dance to reset his feet.
Late misses with the combination.
Late takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Late uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Late.
Late takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Late ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin stuns Late with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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.
Late uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Late tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Late moves away.
Martin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Late throws a body kick that misses.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Late is out of range.
Martin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martin connects with a looping right hand.
Late shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Late walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Late ducks down to avoid it.
Martin throws a body punch but Late moves out of range.
James Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Late looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Late misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
letting Late counter with a right hand.
Late just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin scores with a punch to the head.
Late blocks a jab.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Late staying out of range there.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Late looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martin connects with a single shot there.
Martin throws the left hand but Late avoids the punch easily.
Late moves out of range of the strikes.
Late misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late avoids the body shot from Martin.
Late cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Late blocks a jab.
Late uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Late blocks a jab.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Late misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick
letting Late counter with a right hand.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Late was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Late moves away from the strike by Martin.
James Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Late avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin throws a hook but Late avoids it easily.
Late takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Late looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Late 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 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perko Late!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Napiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ty Angle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kris Napiera!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Napiera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Napiera keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
Napiera keeping full guard, as Angle tries to pass.
Angle is working hard here to advance position.
Napiera looking for a guillotine here but Angle defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Angle 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Angle moves in looking to clinch but Napiera pushes him off.
Napiera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Angle is being controlled here.
Angle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Angle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napiera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Napiera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Napiera working for a submission but Angle is keeping him at bay.
Napiera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Angle is looking to escape.
Angle wants to hold on but Napiera pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Napiera controlling from mount.
I looks like Napiera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four 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.
Angle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Angle wants to control from the top but Napiera keeps moving.
Angle wants to pass the guard but Napiera is keeping the position.
Napiera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Napiera has his hands on Angle's head, controlling the position.
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 Ty Angle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Angle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Napiera swivels and escapes.
Angle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Angle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Napiera throws a head kick but Angle moves out of range.
Angle misses with a takedown
letting Napiera counter with a right hand.
Napiera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Napiera has hold of Angle's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Angle seems comfortable defending it but Napiera has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Angle is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Angle is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Napiera couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kris Napiera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Everything in its right place- Radio Head as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt misses with a looping right.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Holt.
Holt throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Holt looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee slips under a jab from Holt.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holt prevents Lee from moving into mount.
Holt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Holt is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holt misses the jab.
Holt looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee looks for a takedown but Holt sprawls well.
Steve Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.
A left lands for Holt.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holt looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Holt throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Holt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Holt misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
A big right from Holt misses.
Holt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holt in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a series of punches but Holt avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Holt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holt throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holt throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Holt throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holt throws out the jab.
Holt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Holt defending well.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Holt defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee looks gassed!
Holt is trying to control but can't.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee moves into full mount! Holt won't be happy about that!
Lee dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Holt is in real trouble.
Holt tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Holt has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Holt tries to break free.
Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Holt is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Lee is persistently looking for the submission but Holt is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is trying to stick to Holt's back but Holt is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holt misses with a looping left.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Holt.
A left and a right from Holt both land. Nice combination.
Holt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holt defends it nicely.
Holt throws out a powerful jab.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holt avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Holt misses the target.
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holt is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Holt defending well.
Lee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Holt reverses the position - he's now on top in Lee's guard.
Holt trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holt passes into half guard.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Holt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holt trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Holt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holt.
Holt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee gets full guard.
Holt stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
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.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holt circles away.
Steve Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holt manages to avoid it.
Holt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holt wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee with a hook.
Jab, jab by Holt - just one landing.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Holt ducks down to avoid it.
Lee with a hook.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Holt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from Holt both land. Nice combination.
Holt looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Holt scores with a nice right hand.
Holt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee shoots in but Holt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holt moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holt.
Holt sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holt throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee tries for a takedown but Holt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Holt misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holt!
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holt's waist but Holt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Holt misses with a two punch combination.
Holt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holt swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves out of range as Holt strikes.
Lee throws a right and a left that Holt avoids nicely.
Holt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Holt throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Holt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee scores a takedown into full mount!
Freddy Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Holt is controlling an arm, preventing Lee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holt tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but Holt doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Holt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Holt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Holt saw that one coming.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holt circles away.
Freddy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Holt's head.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holt to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Holt shows good takedown defense.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee slips a straight right by Holt.
Holt works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Freddy Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Holt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holt wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.
Holt swinging wildly here.
Holt stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.
Holt swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holt's half guard.
Holt is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holt avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Holt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holt.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Holt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee pushing down on Holt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Holt is defending well.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holt is trying to escape the mount but Lee keeps good control and instead manages to take Holt's back.
Lee is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Holt with him. Holt is trying to defend but Lee has an arm under the chin now! Holt grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Lee!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kale Ravenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo has chosen Ride of the Valkyries as his entrance music. John Rambo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
179 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kale Ravenal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rambo throws a shot from downtown. Ravenal moves away and avoids it.
Ravenal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ravenal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rambo misses with a looping left.
Ravenal moves out of range as Rambo strikes.
Rambo sizes up Ravenal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Ravenal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rambo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Ravenal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ravenal.
Rambo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo misses with a wild body shot.
Ravenal throws a solid leg kick but Rambo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ravenal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo throws a hook but Ravenal avoids it easily.
Ravenal slips a jab and a cross from Rambo.
Ravenal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rambo misses with a double jab.
Ravenal slips a jab and a cross from Rambo.
Ravenal lands a nice looking body shot.
Rambo looks gassed!
Rambo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ravenal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ravenal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Ravenal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ravenal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ravenal tests Rambo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ravenal is looking to wear down Rambo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rambo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal cracks Rambo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rambo tries to bum rush Ravenal with a series of wild strikes but Ravenal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ravenal looks to land a combination. Rambo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ravenal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ravenal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ravenal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ravenal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ravenal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rambo's sensitive parts.
Ravenal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ravenal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rambo hang on?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rambo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rambo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ravenal lands a heavy elbow.
Ravenal controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ravenal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ravenal controlling the pace for now.
Ravenal thowing shots but they're missing.
Ravenal lands a nice shot to the head.
Ravenal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ravenal is landing with some decent strikes but Rambo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ravenal content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal landing strikes from the mount and Rambo is in trouble!
Rambo is rocked!
The referee warns Rambo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rambo tries to lock up and control but Ravenal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ravenal trying to control but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo tries to hold on but Ravenal postures up.
Ravenal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rambo is still in real trouble! Can Ravenal finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rambo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rambo seems to have recovered his senses.
Ravenal trying to control but Rambo is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Ravenal 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.
Ravenal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rambo misses with a combination
and Ravenal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rambo's knee momentarily.
Rambo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ravenal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ravenal looks to throw the jab but Rambo is out of range.
Rambo misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Rambo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ravenal counters with an inside leg kick.
Ravenal lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Ravenal.
Rambo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo swinging wildly here.
Rambo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ravenal is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ravenal.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ravenal.
Nice defenses there by Ravenal.
Ravenal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rambo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ravenal. Ravenal obviously looking to wear him down.
Ravenal cracks Rambo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ravenal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ravenal's corner calls for a 1-2. Ravenal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rambo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rambo misses with a wild body shot.
Ravenal cracks a nice hook into Rambo's ribs.
Rambo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ravenal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ravenal wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Ravenal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ravenal is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
Ravenal is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ravenal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ravenal drops an elbow to the side of Rambo's head.
Rambo is trying to stand back up but Ravenal is controlling him
Ravenal 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.
Ravenal wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ravenal scores with a body shot.
Rambo misses with a combination
and Ravenal counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal throws a shot from downtown. Rambo moves away and avoids it.
Rambo throws a nice looking combination but Ravenal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ravenal throws a front kick aimed at Rambo's knee but Rambo avoids it well.
Rambo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ravenal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ravenal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ravenal throwing shots but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Ravenal is trying to control the action in half guard but Rambo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rambo trying to control from the bottom.
Ravenal stops Rambo from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ravenal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rambo tries to roll over but Ravenal keeps him under control.
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Ravenal dominated that second 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.
Ravenal jabs Rambo right on the nose. Rambo blinks but takes it well.
Ravenal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ravenal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rambo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ravenal.
Rambo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ravenal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rambo's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ravenal, right into the meat.
John Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ravenal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ravenal works over Rambo's head and body with a nice combination.
Rambo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ravenal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rambo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ravenal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ravenal.
Ravenal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Ravenal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rambo doesn't seem phased though.
Rambo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ravenal.
Ravenal throws a right hand that Rambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rambo also avoids with ease.
Rambo throws a combination that misses
and Ravenal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.
Ravenal misses with a series of wild punches.
Rambo misses with a double jab
and Ravenal counters with a shoot takedown. Rambo fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ravenal content to stall in guard here.
Ravenal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ravenal is stalling in the full guard.
Ravenal throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Ravenal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Ravenal from controlling successfully.
Ravenal stops Rambo from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rambo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ravenal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rambo's knee momentarily.
Rambo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ravenal.
Rambo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ravenal counters with an outside leg kick.
Rambo throws a combination that misses
and Ravenal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rambo's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Rambo misses
and Ravenal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rambo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ravenal looking to pass the guard.
Ravenal wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Ravenal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ravenal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ravenal wants to get up but he can't break Rambo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ravenal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Ravenal clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rambo misses with a body shot.
Rambo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rambo throws a head kick but Ravenal moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rambo misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Rambo.
Rambo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ravenal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rambo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rambo throws a body punch but Ravenal moves out of range.
Ravenal slips a jab from Rambo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal lands a nice looking body shot.
Rambo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ravenal.
Ravenal throws a jab when Rambo was well out of range.
Kale Ravenal is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Rambo misses.
Ravenal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.
Ravenal throws a right hand that Rambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rambo also avoids with ease.
Ravenal throws a combination. Rambo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ravenal misses with a low kick.
Ravenal misses with a wild body shot.
Ravenal clobbers Rambo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rambo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rambo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rambo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Rambo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rambo throws a combination that misses
and Ravenal counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Rambo.
Rambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ravenal counters with a good low kick that Rambo was not able to check.
Ravenal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ravenal lands with a cross.
Ravenal lands with a nice combination. Rambo backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ravenal lands a head shot.
Ravenal cracks a nice hook into Rambo's ribs.
Ravenal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rambo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ravenal.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ravenal, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal scores with a body shot.
Rambo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ravenal counters with a single leg into guard. Rambo didn't expect that.
Ravenal prevents Rambo from getting back to his feet.
Rambo controls Ravenal momentarily but Ravenal frees himself.
Rambo wants to sweep here but Ravenal controlling him for the moment.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Ravenal from controlling successfully.
Ravenal wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Ravenal wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rambo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rambo prevents Ravenal from getting the reversal.
Rambo wants to stand but Ravenal is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Rambo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ravenal counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ravenal scores with a shot to the body.
Ravenal misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Ravenal had his way with John Rambo in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ravenal with a jab.
Ravenal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rambo is out of range.
Ravenal misses with a straight right.
Rambo throws a combination that misses
and Ravenal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rambo throws the left hand but Ravenal avoids the punch easily.
Rambo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rambo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rambo misses with a double jab
and Ravenal counters with a nice leg kick.
Rambo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rambo misses with a combination
and Ravenal counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ravenal.
Ravenal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rambo in his tracks.
Ravenal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ravenal feints and then cracks Rambo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rambo down.
Ravenal lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick lands from Ravenal.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ravenal, right into the meat.
Ravenal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rambo sprawls well initially but Ravenal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rambo is looking to control Ravenal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rambo avoid being mounted?
Rambo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ravenal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ravenal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ravenal trying to pass the guard but Rambo defending well.
Ravenal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Ravenal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rambo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ravenal.
Rambo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ravenal counters with an inside leg kick.
Ravenal scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ravenal lunges at Rambo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rambo's hand.
Ravenal scores with a leg kick.
Rambo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ravenal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ravenal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ravenal misses with a low kick.
Ravenal scores with a jab.
Rambo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ravenal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ravenal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kale Ravenal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ravenal throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal gets a takedown into half guard.
Ravenal is controlling the pace.
Rambo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ravenal manages to mount him!
Ravenal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Ravenal.
Ravenal landing strikes from the mount and Rambo is in trouble!
John Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ravenal looking to control but Rambo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Ravenal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ravenal 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 50:41
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:42
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Ravenal!
Kale Ravenal retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with the combination.
Penn takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pacquiao thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn pushes Pacquiao off looking to stand but Pacquiao dives back in and keeps control.
Pacquiao throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Pacquiao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pacquiao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Pacquiao wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Penn misses.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Penn misses.
Pacquiao tries a head kick but it misses.
Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pacquiao showed some decent athleticism there.
Penn wants to improve his position but Pacquiao is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Pacquiao eventually gives up the hold.
Pacquiao is just content to waste time from the top position. Penn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pacquiao trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Pacquiao is proving a slippery customer.
Penn is looking to stand up but Pacquiao isn't so interested in that idea.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn is trying to keep Pacquiao in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big left from Penn misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacquiao can pounce on him.
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacquiao. That's going to slow Penn down.
Penn cracks Pacquiao with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacquiao moves away.
Pacquiao delivers a nice body kick.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn tries to move into range but Pacquiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pacquiao trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
BJ Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penn misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Pacquiao dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Pacquiao's head and hops out.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Pacquiao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Pacquiao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pacquiao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pacquiao just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Pacquiao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is not content to let Pacquiao control the position.
Pacquiao working the ground and pound but Penn is defending the strikes.
Pacquiao happy to just control the position for now.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here as Pacquiao stalls from top position.
Pacquiao working the strikes but Penn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Penn wants to stand back up but Pacquiao manages to pass into side control.
Pacquiao controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pacquiao.
Penn tries to buck Pacquiao off but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao tries to move to mount but Penn blocks the move with his legs.
Penn defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pacquiao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
Pacquiao moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pacquiao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquiao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacquiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Penn's half guard.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pacquiao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pacquiao stops Penn from getting back to his feet.
Pacquiao wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pacquiao stalling away here and it's allowed Penn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pacquiao looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pacquiao looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Pacquiao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiao slips the punch.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Penn.
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Pacquiao's shoulder, as Pacquiao tries to avoid the shot.
Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Penn.
Pacquiao moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penn misses the body punch
and Pacquiao counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Pacquiao trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pacquiao throws a nice head kick!
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Pacquiao.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Pacquiao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning.
Pacquiao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pacquiao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pacquiao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Pacquiao eventually gives up the hold.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Penn wants to control but Pacquiao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manny Pacquiao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pacquiao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacquiao.
Pacquiao content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pacquiao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Pacquiao loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pacquiao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penn throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacquiao. That's going to slow Penn down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao slips a straight right by Penn.
Penn misses with a body punch
and Pacquiao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn!
Pacquiao goes for an armbar but Penn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Penn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn stays in close to Pacquiao's body and controls the position.
Pacquiao looking to control but Penn passes into half guard.
Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacquiao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacquiao can pounce on him.
Pacquiao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Penn has control of Pacquiao's left arm, preventing Pacquiao from doing any damage.
Pacquiao is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Pacquiao trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Pacquiao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pacquiao is looking to advance position but Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pacquiao can't escape the position.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn is looking to work his way around to Pacquiao's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Penn controlling his opponent.
Pacquiao is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pacquiao tries to improve his position but instead Penn has taken his back!
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Pacquiao manages to turn into his guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacquiao.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pacquiao. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacquiao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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