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Hilo Fight 169 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munanaposa has chosen I'm an Adult Now as his entrance music. Jeremy Pettis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to La Tigre Munanaposa's chin.
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144 lbs
7 - 12 - 1 |
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135 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Brawler
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Pettis.
Munanaposa goes for a double leg but Pettis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pettis continues to drive forward.
Pettis throwing a counter right hand but Munanaposa manages to avoid it.
Munanaposa throws a sloppy head kick
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Pettis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munanaposa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Munanaposa stops Pettis from standing up.
Munanaposa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Munanaposa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Munanaposa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munanaposa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munanaposa trying to control the action but Pettis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munanaposa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pettis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pettis is not content to let Munanaposa control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pettis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pettis is not content to let Munanaposa control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Munanaposa looking for a submission but Pettis manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Munanaposa wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munanaposa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pettis wants to stand and escape but Munanaposa is having none of it.
Munanaposa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettis is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munanaposa won't allow Pettis to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Munanaposa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munanaposa is defended easily by Pettis.
Pettis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Munanaposa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pettis scores with a jab.
Munanaposa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pettis is not content to let Munanaposa control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis pushes Munanaposa off and gets back to his feet.
Munanaposa misses with a takedown attempt - Pettis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jeremy Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La Tigre Munanaposa.
Munanaposa shoots in for a double leg but Pettis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pettis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Munanaposa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munanaposa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettis avoids it really well and circles away.
Munanaposa is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettis finish him?
Munanaposa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pettis counters with a huge left! Munanaposa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pettis isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Munanaposa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pettis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Pettis!
After the fight, Jeremy Pettis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazaki Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Enter Sandman. Mangold is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Prez . This should be a great matchup!
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286 lbs
38 - 20 - 0 |
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190 cm
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220 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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
38 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kazaki Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fujita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fujita fails to pull guard.
Fujita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujita swinging wildly here.
Fujita has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Fujita looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mangold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mangold gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mangold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fujita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mangold is tightening it up a little... Fujita has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fujita reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fujita taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mangold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danny Mangold!
Our winner, Danny Mangold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbossa comes to the cage accompanied by Intergalactic by The Beastie Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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242 lbs
18 - 17 - 0 |
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194 lbs
18 - 27 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira moves forwards but Barbossa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbossa with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Jake Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbossa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vieira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vieira slips a jab from Barbossa.
Vieira goes for a double leg but Barbossa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbossa continues to drive forward.
Barbossa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vieira's hands.
Vieira is rocked!
Barbossa shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Vieira is unconscious as Barbossa celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jake Barbossa!
An out of breath Jake Barbossa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agent 47 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borden Chantry has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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211 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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212 lbs
12 - 3 - 3 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agent 47!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Chantry scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Agent 47 has been cut.
47 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chantry's sensitive parts.
47 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
47 connects with an inside leg kick.
Chantry clobbers 47 with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
47 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chantry.
47 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OH! 47 has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Chantry smells blood and charges in for the finish! Chantry unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of 47 sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borden Chantry!
After winning the bout, Borden Chantry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Parisyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parisyen has chosen Hari ng Tondo as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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32
142 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Mewes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Parisyen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mewes clinches with his opponent.
Mewes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parisyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mewes misses with a body punch.
Mewes is working Parisyen over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mewes.
Mewes works on Parisyen's body with a couple of short punches.
Parisyen tries to throw a body punch but Mewes avoids it by throwing Parisyen back against the cage.
Parisyen taking a breather.
Mewes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parisyen can't break the clinch.
Mewes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mewes connects with a jab.
Mewes blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Mewes's head coaches at The Boom Boom Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mewes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parisyen's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyen throws a hook to the side of Mewes's head but Mewes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parisyen throws a right and a left that Mewes avoids nicely.
Mewes fails to land with a series of punches.
Jason Mewes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parisyen moves in looking to clinch but Mewes pushes him off.
Mewes digs a good hook to Parisyen's body.
Parisyen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mewes lands a nice shot to the body.
Mewes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parisyen doesn't seem bothered though.
Mewes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mewes scores with a jab to the head.
Mewes with a nice cross.
Mewes connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parisyen moves in looking to clinch but Mewes pushes him off.
Mewes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mewes slips under a jab.
Mewes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Parisyen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parisyen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mewes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mewes with a nice cross.
Mewes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parisyen is rocked!
Parisyen backs away from a small jab... but Mewes lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Parisyen crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Mewes with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jason Mewes!
After winning the bout, Jason Mewes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Kari Parisyen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I give it up to my opponent. He fought good tonight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Zerkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Armstrong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marvin Zerkle's chin.
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155 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
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161 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marvin Zerkle!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerkle wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zerkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zerkle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zerkle is pressing down on Armstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong passes Zerkle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zerkle tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Armstrong working Zerkle over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerkle is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zerkle is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Zerkle's temple.
Zerkle is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zerkle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zerkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zerkle is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Armstrong throwing shots but Zerkle is blocking nicely.
Armstrong prevents Zerkle from improving his position.
Zerkle has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stalling.
Armstrong moves nicely into side control.
Armstrong is trying to get an arm triangle but Zerkle is defending well.
Armstrong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zerkle, who protects the arm well.
Zerkle struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle tries to bench press Armstrong off him but Armstrong keeps the position.
Zerkle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ground and pound from Armstrong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Armstrong lands an elbow.
Armstrong in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zerkle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Armstrong lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle is looking to reverse the position.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armstrong trying to control the position but Zerkle is working away.
Armstrong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zerkle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Armstrong but great work by Zerkle.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
Zerkle trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Zerkle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Armstrong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zerkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Zerkle wants to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch position.
Zerkle misses with a hook.
Zerkle throws out a powerful jab.
Armstrong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zerkle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Zerkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong lands with an uppercut that bounces Zerkle off the cage and back into range.
Armstrong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerkle throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zerkle ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zerkle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Armstrong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zerkle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bruce Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zerkle can do to turn this around?
Armstrong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zerkle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armstrong is controlling him.
Zerkle has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong passes Zerkle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zerkle is trying to control but can't.
Zerkle is looking to escape.
Zerkle wants to stand back up but Armstrong manages to pass into side control.
Zerkle is looking for a sweep.
Zerkle can't do much from the bottom here.
Armstrong wants to control but Zerkle is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong cracks Zerkle with a big elbow.
Zerkle regains half guard there - taking advantage of Armstrong's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Zerkle's head.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zerkle's head.
Zerkle is defending against the submission attempts here by Armstrong.
Zerkle is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zerkle defending well though.
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Zerkle is having none of it.
Armstrong throwing shots but Zerkle is blocking nicely.
Zerkle pushes Armstrong off looking to stand but Armstrong dives back in and keeps control.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zerkle taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Zerkle wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zerkle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zerkle misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Zerkle misses.
Armstrong attempts a counter takedown but Zerkle avoids it well and moves away.
Zerkle misses with a combination
and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown. Zerkle fights it but they end up in guard.
Zerkle is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong advances position into side control!
Armstrong moves into full mount!
Zerkle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Armstrong wants to control the pace but Zerkle is squirming around nicely.
Zerkle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zerkle tries to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
Armstrong lands with some strikes.
Armstrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Armstrong unloading with bombs!
Zerkle is rocked!
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount and Zerkle is in trouble!
Zerkle is still in real trouble! Can Armstrong finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Zerkle covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Armstrong!
An out of breath Bruce Armstrong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geeves Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen Kickstart My Heart as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Geeves Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nexus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nexus.
Nexus throws a hook to the side of Armstrong's head but Armstrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nexus connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Nexus.
Nexus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nexus misses with a body punch
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Jab, jab by Nexus - just one landing.
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong drops his hands momentarily and Nexus needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Armstrong just on the top of the head. Armstrong drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Armstrong - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Galaxy Nexus!
In his post fight interview, Galaxy Nexus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Egeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egeland comes to the cage accompanied by Jan Egeland. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Egeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lewis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lewis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egeland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis throws a hook but Egeland avoids it easily.
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Egeland.
Egeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Egeland throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Egeland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Egeland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lewis throws a fast counter high kick but Egeland manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Egeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Egeland shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis tries to counter with a clinch but Egeland shakes him off and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lewis enables Egeland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lewis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egeland throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Egeland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Egeland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Egeland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Egeland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Egeland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Egeland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Egeland isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Egeland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.
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.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hugo Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egeland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lewis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lewis takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egeland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egeland.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Lewis moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Egeland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Egeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Egeland backwards.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egeland trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egeland into the cage.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Egeland has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lewis misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis looking to throw knees to the head but Egeland is blocking nicely.
Lewis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lewis tries a body shot but Egeland blocks it.
Egeland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egeland tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Egeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis looking to throw knees to the head but Egeland is blocking nicely.
Egeland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Egeland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Egeland backwards.
Egeland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egeland throwing strikes but missing.
Egeland 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.
Egeland wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Egeland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Egeland presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Egeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egeland has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lewis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Lewis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Lewis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Egeland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lewis defends well and Egeland ends up having to push Lewis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lewis wants to counter the offense by Egeland and move into the clinch position.
Egeland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lewis to the mat! Lewis manages to get full guard.
Lewis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Egeland off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lewis cracks Egeland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Egeland clinches.
Egeland gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Egeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Egeland.
Egeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egeland trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.
Egeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egeland tightens his grip and picks Lewis up, before dumping him to the ground. Lewis manages to land in guard.
Lewis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lewis cracks Egeland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis works the jab nicely.
Egeland moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Lewis takes one on the button.
Egeland fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Egeland's head back.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Lewis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Egeland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Egeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egeland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Egeland is rocked!
Lewis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Egeland falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lewis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Lewis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sithole comes to the cage accompanied by I Miss The Misery. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
213 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sithole throws a hook to the side of Kullervo's head but Kullervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sithole misses the shot to the body.
Kullervo moves out of range of the body kick from Sithole.
Sithole stuns Kullervo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sithole throws a wild body kick that Kullervo sees coming a mile off.
Kullervo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sithole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kullervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sithole.
Kullervo moves forwards but Sithole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sithole wants to clinch up but Kullervo keeps it at a distance.
Kullervo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sithole walks into a stiff left hand from Kullervo.
Sithole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Sithole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sithole feints and then cracks Kullervo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kullervo down.
Sithole is looking to land body kicks.
Sithole just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sithole throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sithole.
Kullervo throws a push kick but Sithole slaps the foot to one side.
Sithole throws a wild body kick that Kullervo sees coming a mile off.
Kullervo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kullervo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kullervo checks a leg kick nicely.
Sithole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kullervo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sithole misses with a head kick.
Sithole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from Kullervo finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kullervo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sithole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sithole stuffs the takedown attempt from Kullervo. Kullervo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sithole attempts a counter takedown but Kullervo avoids it well and moves away.
Kullervo slips a jab from Sithole.
Kullervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sithole looks to score with a jab to the body but Kullervo is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo moves out of range of the body kick from Sithole.
Kullervo misses with a head kick.
Kullervo misses with a head kick.
Kullervo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sithole's head backwards.
Sithole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kullervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sithole.
Kullervo tries to land a front kick but Sithole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sithole.
Kullervo avoids a kick to the body.
Kullervo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kullervo moves out of range of the body kick.
Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sithole throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Evil Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kullervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Sithole misses
and Kullervo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kullervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo checks the leg kick.
Sithole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kullervo.
Sithole misses with a hook
and Kullervo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kullervo misses with a wild body shot.
Kullervo looks for the body kick but Sithole saw that one coming.
Sithole blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
A head kick from Sithole lands but Kullervo takes it in his stride.
Sithole lands the left hand.
Sithole works the jab nicely.
Kullervo keeps Sithole at a distance using the push kick.
Sithole tests Kullervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kullervo delivers a nice body kick.
Sithole is breathing heavily.
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!
Kullervo scores with a leg kick.
Sithole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo throws a leg kick which misses Sithole's front leg but catches the back leg as Sithole tries to avoid it.
Sithole misses with a body shot.
Kullervo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sithole connects with a nice looking jab.
Sithole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kullervo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sithole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kullervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sithole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sithole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo looks to land a right hand but Sithole moved out of range.
Sithole avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Sithole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kullervo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kullervo lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Kullervo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kullervo misses with a head kick.
Kullervo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sithole's calf.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sithole moves away.
Sithole lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Sithole.
Kullervo misses with a body kick.
Kullervo blocks a head kick by Sithole.
Kullervo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sithole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kullervo can do to turn this around?
A jab from Sithole does it's job there.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Sithole.
Sithole throws a lazy right hand but Kullervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo throws a sloppy head kick and Sithole moves out of range easily.
Kullervo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kullervo is looking to land body kicks.
Kullervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sithole was well out of range. Poor timing from Kullervo.
Kullervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sithole. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kullervo. That's going to slow Sithole down.
Sithole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sithole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sithole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kullervo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kullervo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sithole is aware though and is defending well.
Sithole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kullervo trying to control the position.
Kullervo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sithole manages to get himself to full guard.
Sithole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole pulls Kullervo in close to prevent any damage.
Sithole looking to control.
Kullervo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sithole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sithole working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole keeping moving, preventing Kullervo from controlling successfully.
Kullervo looking to pass the guard.
Kullervo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sithole's guard.
Kullervo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sithole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sithole tries to roll over but Kullervo keeps him under control.
Kullervo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kullervo stops Sithole from getting back to his feet.
Sithole trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kullervo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo missing with a left hand there. Sithole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sithole missing with a left hand there. Kullervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kullervo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kullervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sithole throws out the jab.
And Kullervo tries to counter it with a takedown but Sithole pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sithole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kullervo misses with a low kick.
Kullervo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sithole checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Sithole coming out on top.
Sithole misses with a looping left.
Sithole steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kullervo. That one must have hurt.
Kullervo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sithole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kullervo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sithole's calf.
Kullervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evil Kullervo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evil Kullervo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sithole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A good leg kick by Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a front kick aimed at Sithole's knee but Sithole avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Sithole.
Sithole closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kullervo quickly recovers to half guard.
Kullervo is staying active underneath Sithole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kullervo looking for submissions off his back.
Kullervo wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole wants to take a breather but Kullervo is having none of it.
Sithole prevents Kullervo from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo looking for subs from the bottom but Sithole mounts him!
Sithole wants to control the pace but Kullervo is squirming around nicely.
Kullervo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kullervo is still trying to improve position.
Kullervo tries to hold on but Sithole postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moses Sithole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sithole landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sithole misses with a head shot.
Kullervo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sithole has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kullervo's face.
Kullervo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sithole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo tries to hold on but Sithole pushes him away.
Kullervo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sithole is controlling the pace.
Sithole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sithole tries to pass to full mount but Kullervo defends it.
Sithole is keen to just control but Kullervo is a slippery customer.
Kullervo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sithole wants to free his trapped foot but Kullervo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kullervo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kullervo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kullervo, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Kullervo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sithole throws a leg kick which misses Kullervo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kullervo tries to avoid it.
Kullervo slips a straight right by Sithole.
Kullervo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kullervo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sithole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kullervo is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Kullervo.
Sithole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sithole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sithole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Kullervo tries to counter it with a takedown but Sithole pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kullervo tests Sithole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kullervo's head backwards.
Sithole just misses with a punch to the body.
Sithole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sithole moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKullervo.
Kullervo drops his hands momentarily and Sithole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole takes a swing at Kullervo's ribcage but misses.
Kullervo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Sithole misses.
Sithole scores with a punch to the head.
Sithole drives through with a takedown into Kullervo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sithole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kullervo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sithole has managed to get both his arms back between Kullervo's legs - danger averted.
Kullervo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sithole doesn't defend quickly enough and Kullervo has managed to lock this one up! Can Sithole escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kullervo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evil Kullervo! Evil Kullervo retains his light heavyweight title!
Evil Kullervo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne has chosen My Life as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dong Hyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dong Hyuk misses with a straight left.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body kick.
Wayne tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wayne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dong Hyuk tried to counter with a leg kick but Wayne avoided it.
Wayne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong Hyuk delivers a nice body kick.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Dong Hyuk lands with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wayne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dong Hyuk - the referee stops the clock and Wayne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dong Hyuk. Wayne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dong Hyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Wayne.
Dong Hyuk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wayne counters with a good, hard body kick but Dong Hyuk shrugs it off.
Dong Hyuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wayne avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne tries to score with a low kick but Dong Hyuk moves his leg out of the way.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne throws a good cross that connects.
Wayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dong Hyuk misses with a straight left.
Dong Hyuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
A head kick misses from Dong Hyuk.
Wayne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong Hyuk.
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Dong Hyuk half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wayne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming.
Dong Hyuk throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong Hyuk takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne jabs at Dong Hyuk's body.
Wayne misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Dong Hyuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dong Hyuk throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wayne lands with a left to the head.
Wayne wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk tries to stall but Wayne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Dong Hyuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong Hyuk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wayne just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wayne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Dong Hyuk on the inside.
Dong Hyuk misses with the head strike.
Dong Hyuk manages to pull guard.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne wants to pass the guard but Dong Hyuk is keeping the position.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong Hyuk is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong Hyuk keeping full guard, as Wayne tries to pass.
Wayne trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dong Hyuk scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wayne!
Wayne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lil Wayne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dong Hyuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong Hyuk.
Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong Hyuk jumps guard but Wayne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong Hyuk blocking some punches.
Wayne lands a body shot.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Dong Hyuk.
Wayne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dong Hyuk pushes Wayne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne cracks Dong Hyuk with a nice body shot.
Wayne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wayne can't find room to land a body shot as Dong Hyuk controls the action.
Wayne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wayne can't find room to land a body shot as Dong Hyuk controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wayne fails to land.
Wayne pushes Dong Hyuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong Hyuk blocking some punches.
Wayne lands with a short shot to the head.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong Hyuk controls his hands.
Wayne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk stalls.
Wayne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
Dong Hyuk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wayne is keeping busy.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong Hyuk's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dong Hyuk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wayne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong Hyuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wayne prevents a body shot from Dong Hyuk.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne lands an uppercut.
Dong Hyuk blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne gets through Dong Hyuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk misses with some punches.
Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wayne cracks Dong Hyuk with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Dong Hyuk avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Wayne.
Lil Wayne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong Hyuk lands a body shot.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Dong Hyuk.
Wayne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Wayne lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dong Hyuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Dong Hyuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong Hyuk drags the fight down to the ground.
Wayne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wayne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dong Hyuk controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong Hyuk is retaining full guard.
Dong Hyuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wayne is one step ahead there.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong Hyuk is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dong Hyuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong Hyuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Dong Hyuk feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Dong Hyuk avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Wayne is looking to chop away at Dong Hyuk's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk tried to score with a low kick but Wayne checks it.
Dong Hyuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dong Hyuk thuds his shin into the meat of Wayne's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Dong Hyuk moved out of range.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Dong Hyuk moved away.
Dong Hyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Dong Hyuk throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Dong Hyuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dong Hyuk thows a leg kick but Wayne checks it
and Wayne counters with a left to the body.
Wayne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Dong Hyuk misses.
Dong Hyuk sets himself, and Wayne steps forward looking for the clinch! Dong Hyuk avoids it this time.
A jab from Dong Hyuk finds it's way through Wayne's defenses.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne lands a left hand.
Wayne gets through Dong Hyuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk can't break the clinch.
Dong Hyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong Hyuk blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wayne as Dong Hyuk tries to tie him up.
Dong Hyuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Dong Hyuk avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
Dong Hyuk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wayne to keep the fight standing.
Wayne tries a body shot but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
Dong Hyuk jumps guard but Wayne stands there with Dong Hyuk around his waist. Dong Hyuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong Hyuk is trying to pull guard but Wayne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Dong Hyuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong Hyuk is trying to pull guard but Wayne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wayne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wayne can't find room to land a body shot as Dong Hyuk controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk taking a breather.
Wayne lands an uppercut.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Dong Hyuk's head.
Dong Hyuk gets through Wayne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Dong Hyuk.
Wayne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dong Hyuk tries to pull guard but Wayne won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands with a short shot to the head.
Dong Hyuk prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Dong Hyuk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wayne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dong Hyuks head.
Dong Hyuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wayne wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Dong Hyuk - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wayne tries a body shot but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
Dong Hyuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne really dominated that round.
That's time! Dong Hyuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dong Hyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne digs a good hook to Dong Hyuk's body.
Wayne tries a low kick but Dong Hyuk avoids it.
Wayne wants to clinch.
Dong Hyuk lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crunch! Dong Hyuk slams his shin into Wayne's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong Hyuk moves away.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk tries to land a body kick
and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne thumps Dong Hyuk with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body shot.
Dong Hyuk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong Hyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Lil Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wayne blocks a jab.
Dong Hyuk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wayne prevents a body shot from Dong Hyuk.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dong Hyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong Hyuk controls his hands.
Wayne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong Hyuk.
Wayne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong Hyuk backwards.
Dong Hyuk taking a breather.
Dong Hyuk misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Wayne on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Wayne.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dong Hyuk jumps guard but Wayne stands there with Dong Hyuk around his waist. Dong Hyuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Wayne to work.
Wayne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dong Hyuk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dong Hyuk lands with a light punch inside.
Dong Hyuk scores with a hook to the body.
Wayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong Hyuk is trying to pull guard but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Dong Hyuk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dong Hyuk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne pushes down on Dong Hyuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dong Hyuk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dong Hyuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wayne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne is thwarting Dong Hyuk's attempts to control the position.
Wayne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wayne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wayne blocks a head kick by Dong Hyuk.
Wayne wants to counter with a clinch but Dong Hyuk pushes him away.
Dong Hyuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dong Hyuk counters with a left to the body.
Dong Hyuk missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong Hyuk. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong Hyuk wants to slow Wayne down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. That's going to slow Wayne down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Dong Hyuk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wayne.
Wayne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dong Hyuk is out of range and Wayne settles back down.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Dong Hyuk's ribs.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne swings for the body but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wayne cracks the inside of Dong Hyuk's front leg.
Wayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong Hyuk blocks a low kick nicely.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dong Hyuk forces Wayne back against the cage and clinches.
Dong Hyuk is trying to stall.
Dong Hyuk working aggressively here.
Shin Dong Hyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne pushes Dong Hyuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wayne lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wayne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wayne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Dong Hyuk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong Hyuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wayne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wayne tries to work over Dong Hyuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong Hyuk tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Dong Hyuk back against the cage.
Dong Hyuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong Hyuk lands with a right to the head.
Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
A short body shot lands from Dong Hyuk as the two fighters clinch.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne trying to stall but Dong Hyuk improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne digs a right hand into Dong Hyuk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong Hyuk's gas tank.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body punch.
Dong Hyuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dong Hyuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong Hyuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong Hyuk leaning against his opponent.
Wayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong Hyuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong Hyuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick, looking for Wayne's leg but Wayne calmly moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dong Hyuk.
Wayne throws a leg kick that misses.
Wayne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab from Wayne.
Dong Hyuk tried to counter with a leg kick but Wayne avoided it.
Dong Hyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook to the body
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong Hyuk moves away.
Wayne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong Hyuk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Dong Hyuk misses
and Wayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Dong Hyuk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wayne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Wayne! Lil Wayne retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lil Wayne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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