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BFE 30 Matsumoto vs Myllykoski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Lange Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ecif Irhcaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irhcaz has chosen Spaz Out! as his entrance music. Jimmy Lange Jnr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Lange Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ecif Irhcaz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irhcaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lange Jnr is out of range.
Irhcaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Irhcaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Irhcaz lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irhcaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jimmy Lange Jnr has been cut.
Lange Jnr is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Irhcaz duly obliges.
Irhcaz thuds a left hand into Lange Jnr's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irhcaz.
Irhcaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irhcaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Irhcaz trying to control the pace.
Irhcaz lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irhcaz is controlling the pace.
Irhcaz works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhcaz controlling his opponent.
Irhcaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lange Jnr looks a forlorn figure.
Irhcaz content just to control the position here.
Irhcaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Irhcaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irhcaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Irhcaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lange Jnr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lange Jnr shrugs it off.
Lange Jnr's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Irhcaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Irhcaz working for a guillotine from mount but Lange Jnr is in no mood to give up.
Lange Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz looking to control but Lange Jnr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Irhcaz lands a nice shot to the head.
Irhcaz dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Lange Jnr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Irhcaz content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You get the feeling that Lange Jnr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Irhcaz controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lange Jnr hang on?
Irhcaz content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ecif Irhcaz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irhcaz scores with a kick to the body.
Irhcaz connects with the punch.
Lange Jnr throws a lazy body kick
and Irhcaz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irhcaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jimmy Lange Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irhcaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lange Jnr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lange Jnr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jimmy Lange Jnr's cut is getting worse.
Lange Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irhcaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Irhcaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz staying calm.
Lange Jnr tries to escape but Irhcaz is in control.
Irhcaz scores with punches from side control.
Lange Jnr taking a bit of punishment here - Irhcaz scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lange Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
Irhcaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lange Jnr to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecif Irhcaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Lange Jnr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Irhcaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ecif Irhcaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lange Jnr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Irhcaz counters with a head kick. That will keep Lange Jnr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Irhcaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lange Jnr rather than just go for the knockout.
Irhcaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lange Jnr circles away.
Irhcaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irhcaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Irhcaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irhcaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irhcaz in particular looking to stall.
Irhcaz trying to mount his opponent but Lange Jnr defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lange Jnr tries to kick Irhcaz off but Irhcaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhcaz throwing shots but Lange Jnr is blocking nicely.
Irhcaz tries to pass to full mount but Lange Jnr defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Irhcaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lange Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jimmy Lange Jnr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Irhcaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lange Jnr!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irhcaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Irhcaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lange Jnr tries to buck Irhcaz off but he can't manage it.
Irhcaz controlling his opponent.
Lange Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Irhcaz 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.
Irhcaz won't let Lange Jnr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Irhcaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Irhcaz with good strikes from the mount here!
You get the feeling that Lange Jnr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Irhcaz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Irhcaz.
Lange Jnr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Irhcaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Irhcaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Irhcaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lange Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
Irhcaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Ecif Irhcaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irhcaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Lange Jnr is trying to stand up.
Irhcaz dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Irhcaz.
Irhcaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Irhcaz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lange Jnr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Irhcaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irhcaz working Lange Jnr over with strikes here.
Lange Jnr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Irhcaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irhcaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lange Jnr's face.
Irhcaz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irhcaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Lange Jnr is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecif Irhcaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Lange Jnr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lange Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irhcaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Irhcaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lange Jnr's hands.
Jeez, Jimmy Lange Jnr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Irhcaz cracks a nice hook into Lange Jnr's ribs.
Ecif Irhcaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irhcaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Irhcaz scores with a hook to the body. Lange Jnr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irhcaz throws a shot to the body.
Irhcaz jabs Lange Jnr right on the nose. Lange Jnr blinks but takes it well.
Lange Jnr is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Lange Jnr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ecif Irhcaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between flappy jr johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shui Kan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shui Kan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, flappy jr johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shui Kan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson looks to land a combination. Kan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kan tries to close the distance and clinch up but johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kan tries a head kick but it misses.
johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kan.
Kan tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kan tries a head kick but it misses.
johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kan tries to close the distance and clinch but johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kan pushes johnson off looking to stand but johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Kan is refusing to be controlled, as johnson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Kan is trying to stand up here but johnson is controlling him well.
johnson passes into side control, despite Kan's attempt to control the position.
johnson tries to advance to mount but Kan denies him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kan tries to close the distance and clinch up but johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kan doesn't manage to clinch there - johnson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kan tries to clinch there but johnson circles away.
Kan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kan tries to clinch there but johnson circles away.
Kan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kan fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kan.
johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kan.
Kan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by johnson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kan moves in looking to clinch but johnson pushes him off.
Kan misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
flappy jr johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kan tries to clinch there but johnson circles away.
Kan misses with a combination
and johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kan closes the distance but johnson moves to the side
and johnson counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kan momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kan.
Kan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
johnson 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.
johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kan is keeping the position for now.
Kan wants to stand up but johnson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kan looking for a guillotine here but johnson defends easily.
johnson wants to control from the top but Kan keeps moving.
Kan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. johnson is aware though and is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kan misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shui Kan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Kan.
johnson wants to pass the guard but Kan is keeping the position.
johnson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now johnson has Kan in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
flappy jr johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kan tries to clinch but johnson moves away
and johnson counters with a series of strikes. Kan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Kan didn't expect that.
johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
johnson wants to control from the top but Kan keeps moving.
Kan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Kan.
johnson pushes down on Kan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kan trying to control but johnson postures up.
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.
johnson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
johnson wants to control from the top but Kan keeps moving.
johnson looking to pass the guard.
johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of johnson, into his guard.
Kan trying to control but johnson is working from the bottom.
flappy jr johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kan wants to control from the top but johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. johnson is keeping the position for now.
johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Kan is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kan trying to control but johnson is working from the bottom.
Kan gets to his feet - johnson follows without any prompting.
Shui Kan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Kan.
Kan throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
flappy jr johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well johnson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... flappy jr johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre The Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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307 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre The Giant!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Giant.
The Giant works the jab nicely.
Nash misses with a wild combination.
Nash throws the left hand but The Giant avoids the punch easily.
The Giant sizes up Nash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from The Giant finds it's way through Nash's defenses.
Nash throws a hook but The Giant avoids it easily.
Nash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Giant.
Nash misses with a looping left.
The Giant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nash's guard.
The Giant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
The Giant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Giant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Giant stops Nash from standing up.
The Giant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Giant is looking to work some ground and pound but Nash has wrist control.
The Giant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Giant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nash's head.
Nash is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Giant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Giant pushing down on Nash's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Giant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Giant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Giant lands a nice short elbow.
The Giant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nash on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Giant slips a nice elbow through Nash's hands, connecting with Nash's forehead.
Nash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Giant scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Giant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Giant is trying to control. Nash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Giant winds up and cracks Nash with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nash keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Giant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nash defending well though.
The Giant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nash defending well though.
The Giant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Giant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nash's head.
Ground and pound from The Giant.
Nash blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Giant.
The Giant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Giant lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Giant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Giant scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Giant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nash defending well though.
The Giant throwing shots but Nash is blocking nicely.
Nash taking some punishment here, with The Giant in his half guard.
The Giant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Giant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Giant moves into full mount! Nash won't be happy about that!
The Giant in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Giant putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nash tries to get out of the position.
The Giant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Giant lands a nice shot to the head.
Nash is rocked!
The Giant landing strikes from the mount and Nash is in trouble!
Oh Nash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Giant tries to control but Nash wriggling away.
The Giant working Nash over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Giant lands a big shot to the head and Nash winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andre The Giant!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daevon Eldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eldon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tori Amos-Winter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Daevon Eldon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Pace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daevon Eldon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pace tries to clinch but Eldon is having none of it.
Pace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eldon swats away the attempt to clinch by Pace.
Eldon shoots for a takedown but Pace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eldon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pace but Pace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Eldon or perhaps it was just good defense by Pace which made him look bad.
Charlie Pace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daevon Eldon.
Eldon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pace defends it nicely.
Pace is looking to clinch but Eldon is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pace has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eldon tries to score a body lock takedown but Pace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eldon fails to pull guard.
Pace throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eldon's face.
It looks like Daevon Eldon has been cut.
Pace lands a damaging elbow.
Pace looking to throw knees to the head but Eldon is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace lands an elbow just above Eldon 's eye.
Pace lands an elbow just above Eldon 's eye.
Eldon tries to pull guard but Pace holds him up against the cage and eventually Eldon drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pace just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eldon's brow.
Eldon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eldon blocks it with crossed arms.
Pace lands a nice elbow.
Pace trying to land knees to the body.
Pace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eldon.
Pace using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eldon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pace lands a good knee to the midsection. Eldon won't want to take too many of those.
Eldon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pace just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eldon tries to pull guard but Pace won't allow it.
Eldon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eldon is defending well for now.
Pace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eldon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pace walks away with a smile on his face. Eldon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eldon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pace clinches up against the cage.
Pace landing knees to the head.
Pace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eldon's face.
Pace creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eldon's defenses.
Nice elbow from Pace.
Pace landing knees to the head.
Pace using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eldon looks gassed!
Eldon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eldon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pace just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pace lands a damaging elbow.
Eldon tries to pull guard but Pace holds him up against the cage and eventually Eldon drops back down to his feet.
Pace lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pace is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Pace missing with knees to the body.
Eldon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eldon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace lands an elbow just above Eldon 's eye.
Pace with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pace landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eldon is defending well for now.
Eldon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Eldon is trying to drag Pace to the mat but Pace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eldon is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pace obliges.
Pace lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eldon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pace lands an elbow just above Eldon 's eye.
Pace lands an elbow inside that Eldon shrugs off.
Pace with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eldon is trying to maintain a safe position but Pace gets an underhook and turns Eldon into the cage.
Pace gets underhooks to prevent Eldon's takedown attempt.
Eldon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pace just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eldon blocks it with crossed arms.
Pace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eldon is defending well for now.
Pace tries a knee to the head but Eldon blocks it.
Eldon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pace using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eldon tries for a takedown but Pace manages to get underhooks.
Pace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pace lands a nice knee to the body.
Pace lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eldon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pace landing knees to the body.
Pace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eldon's face.
Pace lands an elbow inside.
Pace keeps control of Eldon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Pace creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eldon's defenses.
Eldon takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Pace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daevon Eldon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Eldon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charlie Pace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eldon shoots in looking for a takedown. Pace tries to sprawl out of it but Eldon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pace tries to clinch up.
Daevon Eldon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pace drives through and clinches with Eldon against the cage.
Eldon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pace walks away with a smile on his face. Eldon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pace tries to close the distance and clinch but Eldon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pace slaps away a takedown attempt from Eldon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Charlie Pace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daevon Eldon.
Pace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pace tries to clinch but Eldon is having none of it.
Eldon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eldon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldon tries for a takedown but Pace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eldon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eldon tries for a takedown but Pace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eldon tries to keep at a distance but Pace has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Pace landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pace lands an elbow that stopped Eldon in his tracks for a moment.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Pace tries to land a knee to the head but Eldon blocks with his arms.
Pace misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eldon tries to pull guard but Pace holds him up against the cage and eventually Eldon drops back down to his feet.
Pace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eldon avoids it.
Pace putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eldon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eldon blocks it with crossed arms.
Pace has Eldon pressed against the cage, preventing Eldon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eldon dodges an elbow strike from Pace.
Pace tries to land a knee to the head but Eldon blocks with his arms.
Pace crunches a lovely knee into Eldon's ribcage.
Eldon fails to pull guard.
Eldon avoiding damage as Pace throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Pace.
Pace lands an elbow that stopped Eldon in his tracks for a moment.
Eldon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pace smiles and moves away.
Eldon has a takedown stuffed.
Eldon dives in and grabs Pace's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pace pushes down on Eldon's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Eldon or perhaps it was just good defense by Pace which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pace moves in looking to clinch but Eldon pushes him off.
Eldon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eldon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pace moves in looking to clinch but Eldon pushes him off.
Pace wants to clinch up but Eldon keeps it at a distance.
Eldon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pace instigates a clinch.
Pace landing knees to the head.
Eldon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pace using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eldon blocks an elbow strike from Pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pace putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eldon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Eldon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eldon avoiding damage as Pace throws knees to the body.
Pace tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eldon tries to pull guard but Pace won't allow it.
Eldon avoids a wild elbow strike from Pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pace obliges.
Pace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Pace.
Pace missing with knees to the body.
Charlie Pace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eldon jumps guard but Pace stands there with Eldon around his waist. Eldon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eldon slowing the pace effectively.
Pace prevents the takedown attempt.
Pace trying to land knees to the body.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Pace dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daevon Eldon's cut.
That's time! Pace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eldon shoots in and drives through. Pace sprawls well.
Eldon swats away the attempt to clinch by Pace.
Pace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pace tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eldon jumps into guard, dragging Pace to the mat.
Eldon trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eldon keeping moving, preventing Pace from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pace won't allow Eldon to sweep him here.
Pace wants to pass the guard but Eldon is keeping the position.
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.
Eldon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldon content just to control the position here.
Daevon Eldon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pace is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eldon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pace has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pace!
Eldon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pace controls the pace.
Charlie Pace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Pace wants to control from the top but Eldon keeps moving.
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 Charlie Pace.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pace, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Pace!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Ljungberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandell Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen The Original Techno Viking as his entrance music. Mikael Ljungberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wandell Griffin's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikael Ljungberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wandell Griffin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljungberg misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ljungberg throws a jab when Griffin was well out of range.
Ljungberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ljungberg.
Griffin works over Ljungberg's head and body with a nice combination.
Griffin jabs at Ljungberg's body.
Griffin feints and then cracks Ljungberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ljungberg down.
Ljungberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Ljungberg thows a leg kick but Griffin checks it
and Griffin counters with a low kick, right behind Ljungberg 's knee.
Griffin lands a head shot.
Ljungberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a low kick, right behind Ljungberg 's knee.
Ljungberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ljungberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ljungberg throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Ljungberg throws a lazy head kick
and Griffin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ljungberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikael Ljungberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljungberg dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Ljungberg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Ljungberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin lands a nice shot that snaps Ljungberg's head back.
Ljungberg misses with a double jab.
Griffin moves out of range of the body kick from Ljungberg.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ljungberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffin.
Griffin tests Ljungberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ljungberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a left and a right that stings Ljungberg.
Ljungberg slips under a jab from Griffin.
Ljungberg misses with a double jab
and Griffin counters with a leg kick.
Ljungberg throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Ljungberg misses.
Ljungberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Griffin clobbers Ljungberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
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!
Griffin thumps Ljungberg with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Griffin.
Ljungberg throws a combination that misses
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ljungberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ljungberg walks into a left hand.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Ljungberg back into the cage.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ljungberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Ljungberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Griffin throws an elbow but it misses.
Griffin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Griffin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ljungberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Griffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ljungberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ljungberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Ljungberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ljungberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Ljungberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ljungberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ljungberg tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
Ljungberg is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ljungberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Griffin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ljungberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Ljungberg blocks the elbow strike.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Ljungberg blocks with his arms.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
Griffin stops a takedown attempt from Ljungberg.
Griffin misses with an elbow strike.
Griffin lands a nice elbow.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ljungberg. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Ljungberg blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg dodges an elbow strike from Griffin.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Ljungberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ljungberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Ljungberg.
Ljungberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ljungberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Ljungberg is blocking nicely.
Ljungberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Griffin throws an elbow but it misses.
Ljungberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Griffin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ljungberg's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandell Griffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ljungberg misses with a double jab
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ljungberg misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ljungberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ljungberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ljungberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Griffin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ljungberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ljungberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ljungberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ljungberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ljungberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Ljungberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Griffin misses.
Griffin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Ljungberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a body kick.
Ljungberg misses with a double jab
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ljungberg thinking.
Ljungberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Ljungberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ljungberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Griffin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ljungberg misses
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ljungberg slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Ljungberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
Ljungberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ljungberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ljungberg somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Ljungberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ljungberg misses with a double jab
and Griffin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ljungberg walks into a straight right hand from Griffin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffin, right into the meat.
Ljungberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ljungberg misses with a combination
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a head shot.
Griffin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ljungberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ljungberg thinking.
Ljungberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice body shot.
Griffin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ljungberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffin throws a right hand that Ljungberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Ljungberg also avoids with ease.
Ljungberg misses with a body shot.
Ljungberg cracks Griffin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffin lands with a kick to the temple. Ljungberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ljungberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ljungberg leaves Griffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
Ljungberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wandell Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ljungberg tries to land a front kick but Griffin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ljungberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Griffin shoots in but Ljungberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffin feints and then cracks Ljungberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ljungberg down.
Ljungberg misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ljungberg thows a leg kick but Griffin checks it
and Griffin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ljungberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ljungberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a good low kick that Ljungberg was not able to check.
Griffin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ljungberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandell Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ljungberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ljungberg tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a nice body kick.
Griffin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ljungberg closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Ljungberg pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Ljungberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ljungberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a leg kick.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ljungberg's sensitive parts.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Ljungberg avoids nicely.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mikael Ljungberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin throws a series of strikes that have Ljungberg backpedaling.
Ljungberg throws a push kick but Griffin slaps the foot to one side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Griffin.
Ljungberg is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ljungberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Ljungberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ljungberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ljungberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Ljungberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ljungberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Ljungberg looking to control.
Ljungberg has control of Griffin's left arm, preventing Griffin from doing any damage.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ljungberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ljungberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Griffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Ljungberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Griffin trying to control the pace.
Ljungberg is pressing down on Griffin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mikael Ljungberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ljungberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Ljungberg, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg looking to control.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ljungberg trying to keep a closed guard but Griffin is proving a slippery customer.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Griffin trying to control but Ljungberg is working from the bottom.
Ljungberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Ljungberg moves out of range.
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.
Ljungberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Ljungberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ljungberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Griffin throws a right hand that Ljungberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Ljungberg also avoids with ease.
Ljungberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ljungberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Ljungberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ljungberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Griffin some visible discomfort.
Griffin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ljungberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ljungberg tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wandell Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wandell Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Nappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappa comes to the cage accompanied by battery. Sullivan has chosen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kevin Sullivan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Nappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nappa throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan defending well as Nappa loads up on a big left hand.
Nappa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sullivan walks into a stiff left hand from Nappa.
Nappa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sullivan to score with a decent uppercut.
Nappa dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nappa.
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.
Nappa throwing strikes but Sullivan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sullivan with the ground and pound but Nappa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sullivan has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Nappa works to full guard.
Nappa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nappa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Nappa misses its intended target.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Nappa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kevin Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nappa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nappa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nappa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sullivan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sullivan thows a big elbow that misses.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nappa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nappa pulls Sullivan in to control the position.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to stand but Nappa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan landing with the ground and pound.
Sullivan tries to stand but Nappa is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nappa misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Nappa fails with the takedown
and Sullivan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nappa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Nappa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Nappa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nappa.
Nappa has a takedown stuffed.
Nappa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nappa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Nappa moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nappa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sullivan!
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sullivan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nappa landing strikes from the mount.
Nappa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sullivan's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sullivan looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sullivan's face.
Sullivan is rocked!
Nappa with good strikes from the mount here!
Sullivan is still in real trouble! Can Nappa finish him?
Nappa postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sullivan in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sullivan to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Nappa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zion Wainui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wainui is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Rockafella Skank" Fatboy Slim. Cameron Saber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zion Wainui's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cameron Saber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zion Wainui!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wainui cracks a nice hook into Saber's ribs.
Saber lands with a nice combination. Wainui backs away looking to recover.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saber with a jab.
Saber throws a hook but Wainui avoids it easily.
Wainui tests Saber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wainui misses with a straight right.
Wainui throws the left hand but Saber avoids the punch easily.
Saber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saber cracks Wainui with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wainui is rocked!
Cameron Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saber drops Wainui with a naaaaasty hook - Wainui is in real trouble here! Saber dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Saber!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Desperado had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffrey Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desperado drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Desperado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Desperado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Desperado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones slips under a jab from Desperado.
Desperado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jeffrey Jones has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Desperado's shoulder, as Desperado tries to avoid the shot.
Desperado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Desperado.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desperado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Desperado lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Desperado thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
Desperado is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jones flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jones is out cold! Desperado holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Desperado!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reko Myllykoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reko Myllykoski!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myllykoski misses with a hook.
Myllykoski misses with a hook. Matsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Matsumoto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Myllykoski blocks the low kick.
Myllykoski looks to land a combination but Matsumoto avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Matsumoto. No joy for Myllykoski on that attempt.
Nice shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto slips a jab and a cross from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Myllykoski rushes Matsumoto and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Matsumoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matsumoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myllykoski lands a slapping body shot.
Myllykoski shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsumoto tries to sprawl out of it but Myllykoski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsumoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reko Myllykoski.
Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto slips under a jab.
Myllykoski lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Myllykoski misses.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsumoto but Matsumoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsumoto, as that shot connected.
Myllykoski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matsumoto parries the strikes from Myllykoski easily there. Myllykoski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matsumoto to escape.
Myllykoski landing strikes.
Matsumoto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Myllykoski.
Matsumoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Myllykoski.
You can see the frustration on Matsumoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Myllykoski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsumoto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Myllykoski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Matsumoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Myllykoski's best efforts.
Myllykoski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsumoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Myllykoski controlling from the top position.
Matsumoto looking to control.
Myllykoski throws and elbow that misses. Matsumoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myllykoski's guard. Nice move by Matsumoto!
Myllykoski managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto postures up in Myllykoski's guard and throws a big left but Myllykoski blocks it.
Myllykoski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matsumoto!
Matsumoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Myllykoski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matsumoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Myllykoski landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matsumoto looks a forlorn figure.
Myllykoski dominating with strikes here.
Myllykoski trying to control but Matsumoto is having none of it.
BOOM! Myllykoski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matsumoto is squirming around, avoiding Myllykoski's attempts to control the action.
Matsumoto gets back to half guard.
Matsumoto trying to control from the bottom.
Myllykoski misses with a head shot. Matsumoto uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reko Myllykoski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Myllykoski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Myllykoski lands in his opponent's guard.
Myllykoski is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsumoto has wrist control.
Myllykoski wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Matsumoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllykoski throws and elbow that misses. Matsumoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myllykoski's guard. Nice move by Matsumoto!
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Myllykoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myllykoski keeping full guard, as Matsumoto tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myllykoski fails with the takedown.
Myllykoski throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Matsumoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsumoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myllykoski tests Matsumoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Myllykoski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Myllykoski throwing strikes but missing.
Matsumoto is pulling down on Myllykoski's head to control his posture.
Myllykoski pushes down on Matsumoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Myllykoski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsumoto's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto wants to control but Myllykoski is keeping busy.
Matsumoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Myllykoski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Myllykoski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Myllykoski thows a huge punch but Matsumoto dodges it nicely.
Matsumoto is refusing to be controlled, as Myllykoski sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Myllykoski misses with a jab to the body
and Matsumoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Myllykoski misses with a takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myllykoski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsumoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Myllykoski misses with a hook. Matsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Myllykoski misses with a wild body shot.
Myllykoski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsumoto counters with a left to the body.
Reko Myllykoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four 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.
Myllykoski misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a body kick that stops Myllykoski in his tracks momentarily.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reko Myllykoski.
Myllykoski is breathing heavily.
Myllykoski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Myllykoski misses with a takedown
enabling Matsumoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myllykoski moves away from the strike by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto stalks Myllykoski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Myllykoski's face. Myllykoski staggers backwards, shaken.
Myllykoski with a poor takedown
and Matsumoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myllykoski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsumoto counters with a three punch combo that has Myllykoski backing up. Myllykoski nods at Matsumoto to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Myllykoski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Myllykoski in the domination position with Matsumoto hanging on.
Myllykoski throws a strike aimed at the side of Matsumoto's head but Matsumoto avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reko Myllykoski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Myllykoski moves into the clinch.
Myllykoski misses with a punch to the body.
Myllykoski presses Matsumoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Myllykoski lands a body shot.
Myllykoski tries to throw a body punch but Matsumoto avoids it by throwing Myllykoski back against the cage.
Matsumoto is trying to trip Myllykoski. He has hold of a leg but Myllykoski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matsumoto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Myllykoski keeps moving.
Matsumoto wants to stand and escape but instead Myllykoski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Myllykoski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Myllykoski postures up in Matsumoto's guard and throws a big left but Matsumoto blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Myllykoski trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myllykoski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Myllykoski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsumoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myllykoski.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matsumoto takes one to the chin there.
Myllykoski throws a big shot that misses.
Matsumoto lands with a nice combination. Myllykoski backs away looking to recover.
Matsumoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myllykoski throws out the jab.
Myllykoski misses with a jab to the body
and Matsumoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsumoto lands a jab to Myllykoski's midsection.
Myllykoski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsumoto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Matsumoto duly obliges.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsumoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Myllykoski!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto avoids the attempt from Myllykoski to control.
Myllykoski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reko Myllykoski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Myllykoski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matsumoto looking to finish Myllykoski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Myllykoski!
Matsumoto cracks Myllykoski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Matsumoto has control of Myllykoski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Myllykoski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a wild left hand from mount and Myllykoski manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Matsumoto controlling the action here.
Myllykoski is trying to control but can't.
Myllykoski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matsumoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsumoto is looking to stand up but Myllykoski won't let him.
Myllykoski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsumoto is one step ahead there.
Myllykoski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Myllykoski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Myllykoski slips under a jab from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto with a nice cross.
Myllykoski clinches up with Matsumoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Myllykoski stalling in the clinch but Matsumoto improves position.
Myllykoski throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto tries to circle away but Myllykoski has him pinned against the cage.
Myllykoski swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsumoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myllykoski throws out a loose jab but Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myllykoski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsumoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myllykoski.
A jab from Myllykoski misses.
Matsumoto lands with a good body shot.
Myllykoski misses the shot to the body.
Myllykoski lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllykoski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsumoto works Myllykoski's body with a nice hook.
Myllykoski tries for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away easily
and Matsumoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Myllykoski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsumoto throws a nice looking combination but Myllykoski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myllykoski.
Matsumoto lands with a cross.
Matsumoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myllykoski thows a body shot but no joy.
Myllykoski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matsumoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Myllykoski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Matsumoto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Matsumoto wants to improve his position but Myllykoski is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Myllykoski trying to mount his opponent but Matsumoto defends it.
Ground and pound from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Myllykoski from controlling successfully.
Myllykoski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsumoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myllykoski lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myllykoski throws a strike but Matsumoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matsumoto postures up.
Matsumoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsumoto tries to move into range but Myllykoski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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.
Myllykoski misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reko Myllykoski.
Myllykoski shoots and misses
and Matsumoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsumoto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Matsumoto duly obliges.
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Myllykoski misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Myllykoski misses the target.
Nice body punch from Matsumoto.
Myllykoski looks to land a right hand but Matsumoto moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsumoto connects with a body shot.
Myllykoski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matsumoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto had his way with Reko Myllykoski in that round.
That's time! Matsumoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto slips under a jab.
Matsumoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myllykoski just misses with a punch to the body.
Myllykoski throws a hook but Matsumoto avoids it easily.
Myllykoski with a poor takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Myllykoski needs to keep his hands up - Matsumoto had a free shot at his head there.
Matsumoto shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myllykoski tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsumoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Myllykoski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsumoto.
Myllykoski misses with a straight right.
Myllykoski misses with a looping right.
Myllykoski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matsumoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myllykoski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Matsumoto does it's job there.
Myllykoski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Myllykoski misses with a shot to the body
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myllykoski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myllykoski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Myllykoski misses with a straight right.
Matsumoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myllykoski misses with a takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Myllykoski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski throws a hook but Matsumoto blocks it.
Matsumoto throws out a leg kick but Myllykoski moves out of range and Matsumoto only half commits.
Matsumoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsumoto feints and as Myllykoski raises his hands in defense, Matsumoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto passes into half guard.
Matsumoto trying to control from Myllykoski's half guard. Myllykoski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myllykoski is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Myllykoski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Myllykoski is on top in guard.
Matsumoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Myllykoski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsumoto is trying to keep Myllykoski in close.
Myllykoski looking to pass the guard.
Matsumoto has momentary wrist control but Myllykoski slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Myllykoski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Matsumoto pulls Myllykoski in to control the position.
Myllykoski is looking to advance position but Matsumoto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Myllykoski tries to hold on but Matsumoto postures up.
Myllykoski working to try and regain half guard.
Matsumoto content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myllykoski is looking to improve his position but Matsumoto isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsumoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Snoop DoGG. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Shmuck!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmuck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shmuck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCormick misses with a double jab.
McCormick blocks a head kick by Shmuck.
McCormick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shmuck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shmuck looks to throw the jab but McCormick is out of range.
Shmuck gets a takedown into half guard.
Shmuck wants to control but McCormick is keeping him busy.
McCormick actively working from the bottom here.
McCormick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shmuck pulls his head out easily.
Shmuck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shmuck has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McCormick defend it? Shmuck steps over the head and cranks it - McCormick is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shmuck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Shmuck!
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