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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pichushkin comes to the cage accompanied by Sacred Reich - Rest in Peace. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Pichushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pichushkin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Backlund tries to move to mount but Pichushkin blocks the move with his legs.
Pichushkin gets back to half guard.
Backlund seems to be working for a kimura but Pichushkin defends the submission attempt.
Backlund is thwarting Pichushkin's attempts to control the position.
Pichushkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pichushkin trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Backlund winds up and cracks Pichushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin trying to control here.
Pichushkin is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is looking for a kimura but Pichushkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Backlund to get the leverage.
Backlund is working for a kimura but Pichushkin is defending it quite comfortably.
Backlund works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pichushkin can't escape the position.
Backlund lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Backlund takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Backlund keeps control of the position as Pichushkin tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Backlund is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Pichushkin has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Backlund has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Pichushkin taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Backlund doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Backlund!
A less than humble Bob Backlund misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scalante's choice of entrance music: Started from the bottom. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Scalante!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scalante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Habana as he avoids it easily.
Scalante just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHabana.
Scalante shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Habana is looking to control Scalante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Habana avoid being mounted?
Scalante prevents Habana from improving his position.
Habana is pressing down on Scalante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Habana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana looking for a guillotine here but Scalante defends easily.
Scalante really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Habana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Habana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scalante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scalante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Habana is looking for a triangle but Scalante pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Habana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Habana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scalante has picked Habana up and slammed him! Habana can't keep hold of the triangle and Scalante manages to pass to side control!
Habana can't do much from the bottom here.
Habana is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scalante has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Scalante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Habana keeps working.
Habana struggling a bit here.
Habana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scalante's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana gets back to full guard.
Habana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Habana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scalante has picked Habana up and slammed him! Habana can't keep hold of the triangle and Scalante manages to pass to side control!
Habana wants to control but Scalante postures up.
Habana regains half guard.
Habana is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Habana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Habana has his foot on Scalante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scalante works his way back into a safe position though.
Habana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scalante defends it easily.
Scalante engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Habana looking for subs off his back but Scalante has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryan Habana will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Scalante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Habana.
Scalante scoring well with a low kick there.
Habana tries to clinch up but Scalante circles away and keeps his distance.
Scalante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scalante looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Habana is fending him off so far but Scalante persists. Nope, Habana circles away and we're back to standing.
Habana lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Habana blocks a head kick by Scalante.
Habana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rocky Scalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Habana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Habana slips a straight right by Scalante.
Habana throws a sloppy head kick and Scalante moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana scores with a leg kick.
Scalante looks to land a combination but Habana avoids it well.
Scalante avoids the head kick by Habana.
Scalante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habana manages to avoid it.
Habana throws a head kick but Scalante moves out of range.
Habana has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana throws a sloppy head kick
and Scalante counters with a left and a right that stings Habana.
Scalante looks to land a combination but Habana avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Scalante.
Scalante walks into a jab.
Scalante misses the jab.
Habana throws a big counter combination but Scalante scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scalante swinging wildly here.
Scalante takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scalante blocks a head kick by Habana.
No joy there for Scalante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Scalante does no damage.
Scalante scores with a three punch combo!
Scalante scores with a head kick.
Habana is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana is looking to slow Scalante down with leg kicks.
Oh Habana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Habana, right into the meat.
Habana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scalante manages to avoid it.
Habana seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot lands for Habana.
A jab from Habana finds it's way through Scalante's defenses.
Scalante misses with a straight left.
Scalante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Habana circles away quickly and effectively.
Scalante throws an overhand right that lands on Habana's shoulder, as Habana tries to avoid the shot.
Bryan Habana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scalante blocks a head kick by Habana.
Scalante scores with a nice strike.
Scalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Habana dodges the punch combination from Scalante.
Habana is looking for a counter combo.
Habana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scalante throws a right hand that misses
and Habana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scalante shoots in but Habana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scalante misses with a two punch combination.
Habana darts in and clinches Scalante up against the cage.
Habana throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Habana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scalante tries to throw a body punch but Habana avoids it by throwing Scalante back against the cage.
Scalante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Habana misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Habana throws an elbow but misses.
Habana has Scalante pushed against the cage.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Habana manages to break the clinch.
Scalante scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scalante goes for a double leg but Habana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Habana continues to drive forward.
Bryan Habana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Scalante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana drives through and clinches with Scalante against the cage.
Scalante misses with the head strike.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Habana lands a good knee to the midsection. Scalante won't want to take too many of those.
Scalante is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scalante as Habana tries to tie him up.
Habana lands an elbow that stopped Scalante in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Rocky Scalante has been cut.
Habana lands an uppercut.
Habana landing knees to the head.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Habana tries to throw a body punch but Scalante avoids it by throwing Habana back against the cage.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
Habana breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scalante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Habana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scalante misses with a right hand
and Habana counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rocky Scalante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocky Scalante's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Habana 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.
Scalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scalante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Habana is looking to counter with head kicks.
Scalante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scalante swats away the attempt to clinch by Habana.
Scalante throws a head kick but Habana moves out of range.
Habana closes the distance and pushes Scalante back into the cage.
Habana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana blocks a body shot from Scalante.
Scalante has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Habana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scalante can turn it around.
Habana breaks from the clinch.
Habana connects with a nice looking jab.
Scalante goes for a double leg but Habana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Habana continues to drive forward.
Rocky Scalante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Habana connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scalante misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Habana.
Habana quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Habana lands with a nice body kick.
Habana closes the distance and clinches.
Scalante misses with a punch to the body.
Scalante misses with the head strike.
Habana tries to throw a body punch but Scalante avoids it by throwing Habana back against the cage.
Habana avoiding damage.
Scalante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Habana's elbow.
Habana wants to stall.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scalante tries a body shot but Habana blocks it.
Nice elbow from Habana.
Habana throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scalante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Habana backwards.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scalante misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scalante.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scalante throws a good cross that connects.
Scalante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scalante misses with a takedown
and Habana counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bryan Habana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Scalante.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Habana.
Scalante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Habana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scalante misses with some punches.
Scalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Habana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Habana digs a right hand into Scalante's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scalante's gas tank.
Habana misses with a knee to the head.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scalante's defenses.
Scalante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Habana backwards.
Habana lands an elbow that stopped Scalante in his tracks for a moment.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
Habana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scalante misses with the head strike.
Scalante misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Habana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Habana.
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!
Scalante tries to throw a body punch but Habana avoids it by throwing Scalante back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Habana throws an elbow but misses.
Scalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Habana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Habana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Habana.
Scalante throws a punch but it's blocked by Habana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scalante.
Habana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scalante looks to land a body kick but Habana moved away.
Habana cracks Scalante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scalante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Habana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scalante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scalante 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.
Habana lands a leg kick that knocks Scalante off balance momentarily.
Scalante fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Habana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Habana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana gave a mention to Bunny Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Rocky Scalante was interviewed post fight and said '“What does it mean to be the best? It means you have to be better than the number two guy. But what gratification is there in that? He's a loser—that’s why he's number two.” '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Trane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DonT Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Trane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Trane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DonT Bill!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bill darts in looking for a takedown but Trane gets double underhooks and turns Bill into the cage.
Bill walks into a left hand.
A combination from Trane does no damage.
And Bill tries to counter it with a takedown but Trane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bill fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trane sprawls well initially but Bill persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trane's head.
Trane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bill.
Trane trying to control but Bill postures up.
Trane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trane tries to kick Bill off but Bill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trane wants to get back to full guard.
Trane is trying to stand back up but Bill is controlling him
Bill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trane tries to kick Bill off but Bill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trane won't allow Bill to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill stops Trane from getting back to his feet.
Bill wants to take a breather but Trane is having none of it.
Trane is trying to stand back up but Bill is controlling him
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trane's head.
Bill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Bill there.
Still in half guard, Bill seems content to control.
Bill 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.
Bill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trane moves into full guard.
Bill controlling from the top position.
Trane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill trying to control but Trane is working from the bottom.
Bill scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trane trying to control the position.
Trane has his foot on Bill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bill works his way back into a safe position though.
Bill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bill chips away with some ground and pound.
Bill landing with the ground and pound.
Bill won't allow Trane to get back to his feet.
Bill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trane keeping moving, preventing Bill from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trane is looking for a triangle but Bill pushes his legs off easily.
Trane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trane keeping moving, preventing Bill from controlling successfully.
Bill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trane is looking for a triangle but Bill pushes his legs off easily.
Bill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bill won't allow Trane to get back to his feet.
Bill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bill postures up and lands a big shot to Trane's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bill stands and throws Trane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bill is trying to get an arm triangle but Trane is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DonT Bill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bill doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Trane counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Trane.
DonT Bill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trane misses with a body shot.
Bill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bill rushes Trane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trane throws a right hand that Bill ducks under and follows up with a left that Bill also avoids with ease.
And Bill tries to counter it with a takedown but Trane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trane scores with a jab to the head.
Bill closes the distance but Trane moves to the side
and Trane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Trane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bill tries for a takedown but Trane circles away easily
and Trane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Trane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DonT Bill.
Trane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Trane misses with a two punch combination.
John Trane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Bill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Bill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bill tries for a takedown but Trane circles away easily
and Trane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trane throws out a powerful jab.
Trane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trane finds it's way round the side to connect with Bill's head.
Bill is rocked!
Trane tries to bum rush Bill with a series of wild strikes but Bill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bill is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bill.
As Bill looks to move away, Trane throws a big counter combo bu Bill just gets out of the way.
No luck for Bill with that takedown attempt.
Bill has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trane to the ground. Bill is now in Trane's guard.
Bill is breathing heavily.
Bill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Trane here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Trane has his foot on Bill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bill works his way back into a safe position though.
Bill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trane is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bill working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
DonT Bill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bill trying to control the position from guard on top but Trane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bill passes Trane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bill pulls his head out easily.
Trane is trying to stand up here but Bill is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Bill there.
Trane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bill can do to turn this around?
Bill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trane keeps working.
Trane actively working from the bottom here.
Bill working the head and body with strikes.
Bill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Trane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trane sprawls well. Trane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bill gets slowly back to his feet.
Trane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill instigates a clinch.
Trane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trane's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bill.
John Trane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DonT Bill.
Trane manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trane feints and then cracks Bill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bill down.
Bill shoots in for a double leg but Trane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Trane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bill fails with a takedown attempt.
Trane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bill.
Bill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trane dips to his left and cracks Bill with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Trane.
Trane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trane circles away.
Bill walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Trane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John Trane is winning the standup battle so far.
Bill fails with the takedown.
Bill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trane is staying active underneath Bill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trane tries to get to full guard but Bill has control of the leg.
Trane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bill trying to control but Trane is working from the bottom.
Bill won't allow Trane to sweep him here.
Bill won't allow Trane to get back to his feet.
Bill wants to control from the top but Trane keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bill is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Trane has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bill is looking to defend but Trane has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bill! Trane pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bill taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Trane!
An out of breath John Trane 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 James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn's entrance music is Everything in its right place. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
219 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noel Rose!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rose did well to prevent Penn getting side control.
Rose works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Penn postures up.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose has an active guard here but Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Rose 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn controlling from mount.
Penn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Penn working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rose turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Penn off and cradles Rose's limp body as Penn celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). James Penn!
Our winner, James Penn, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prodigy Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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34
222 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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World class 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prodigy Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Gee!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn throws a right hand that Gee ducks under and follows up with a left that Gee also avoids with ease.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Steel Penn misses.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Gee avoids nicely.
Steel Penn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Prodigy Steel Penn has been cut.
Steel Penn closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Gee counter with a right hand.
Steel Penn throws a head kick but Gee moves out of range.
Steel Penn throws a lazy body kick
and Gee counters with a good low kick that Steel Penn was not able to check.
Steel Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Penn misses with a left hand
and Gee counters with a nice right hand that sends Steel Penn toppling to the canvas! Steel Penn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gee finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Steel Penn misses
and Gee counters with a huge left! Steel Penn is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gee isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Steel Penn from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Gee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Winkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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277 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benny Winkler!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins defending well as Winkler loads up on a big left hand.
Winkler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Collins.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins wants to clinch up but Winkler keeps it at a distance.
Collins wants to clinch.
A cross from Collins lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Winkler as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Collins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winkler doesn't seem phased though.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Winkler moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Winkler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Winkler if he has to take too many more of those.
Winkler looks winded!
Winkler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Winkler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winkler has time to react.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winkler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Collins with a body shot.
Collins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Winkler.
It looks like Benny Winkler has been cut.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winkler was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winkler.
Winkler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Collins blocks a jab.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Winkler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Winkler moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winkler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winkler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Collins. Collins obviously looking to wear him down.
Winkler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Winkler misses with a straight left.
Collins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Collins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Collins wants to clinch.
Collins misses with a double jab
letting Winkler counter with a right hand.
Collins tries to bum rush Winkler with a series of wild strikes but Winkler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins misses with the combination.
Winkler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Winkler's head.
Winkler takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins is struggling to control the position.
Collins misses with some punches.
Winkler blocks an uppercut.
Collins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Collins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Collins scores with a hook to the body.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Winkler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Collins.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Collins lands with a left to the head.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Winkler controls his hands.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collins lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Collins.
Collins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Winkler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Winkler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Collins forces Winkler back against the cage and clinches.
Collins has Winkler pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Collins lands a right hand.
Winkler prevents a body shot from Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collins lands a nice uppercut.
Winkler is breathing heavily.
Collins lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winkler blocks an uppercut.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Winkler stalling in the clinch but Collins improves position.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collins misses with a body punch.
Winkler blocking some punches.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkler can do to turn this around?
Collins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is struggling to control the position.
Collins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winkler or not.
Collins scores with a shot to the side of Winkler's head.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collins stalling the fight.
Collins taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Collins for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Collins is struggling to control the position.
Collins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collins.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Collins.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyle Collins.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Winkler saw that one coming.
Collins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Collins connects with a jab.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins thuds a left hand into Winkler's body.
Kyle Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winkler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Winkler down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collins lands a big right hand that sends Winkler to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Winkler!
Winkler is rocked!
Collins decides to return to a standing position.
Winkler is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins wants to clinch.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Collins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Winkler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Collins rushes Winkler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winkler seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Collins is leaning against Winkler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Collins lands a big left hand right to the temple and Winkler goes down!
Winkler is rocked!
Collins escapes and gets back to his feet.
Winkler is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Winkler moves away from the strike by Collins.
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Winkler seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Collins.
Collins dips a shoulder and cracks Winkler with a mighty uppercut! Winkler falls back against the cage and Collins unloads with a barrage of strikes! Winkler is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Collins screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Collins!
Kyle Collins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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31
251 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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35
282 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Killington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Killington pushes him off.
Steel clinches up with Killington and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killington backwards.
Steel is trying to push Killington away but Killington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Killington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Killington has double underhooks.
Steel prevents a body shot from Killington.
Killington tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killington keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steel pushes Killington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Killington works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Killington controls his hands.
Killington misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killington has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killington working aggressively here.
Killington lands with a left to the head.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel.
Killington misses with a double jab.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Killington pushes him off.
Killington is looking to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel throws a combination that misses
and Killington counters by clinching up.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Killington controls the action.
Killington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel gets through Killington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Killington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Killington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Killington.
Steel wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a series of punches but Killington avoids them all with ease.
Killington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Killington pushes him off.
Killington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killington misses with a straight left.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Killington.
Buzz Killington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Killington slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Killington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killington throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Killington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killington.
It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut.
Killington misses with the combination.
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!
Killington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Killington just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Killington wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Killington is looking to land body kicks.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Killington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Steel moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buzz Killington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddy Steel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Killington off the cage and back into range.
Killington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way.
Killington moves into the clinch.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Killington is controlling him.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Killington's head.
It looks like Buzz Killington has been cut.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Killington in a clinch.
Killington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Steel tries to work over Killington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Killington fails to land.
Steel tries a body shot but Killington blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Killington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with some punches.
Killington is pushing Steel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steel avoiding damage as Killington throws knees to the body.
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Killington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killington avoids a kick to the body.
Killington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel tries to clinch up but Killington circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killington throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Killington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel tries to clinch but Killington is having none of it.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killington.
Despite the aggression on Steel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buzz Killington is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Killington has him pressed against the cage.
Killington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Killington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Killington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Killington blocks an uppercut.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killington has Steel pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz Killington.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Killington lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Steel moves out of range as Killington strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel wants to break free but Killington has control.
Killington is stalling here.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Killington tries to stall but Steel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel misses with the combination.
Killington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Killington defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freddy Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steel tries to clinch but Killington is having none of it.
Killington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Killington's head back.
Steel clinches.
Killington is looking to control Steel's arms but Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killington has his back to the cage.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Killington.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Killington misses with a punch on the inside.
Killington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel up against the cage.
Steel misses with some punches.
Killington lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Killington is controlling the position.
Killington is trying to maintain a safe position but Steel gets an underhook and turns Killington into the cage.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Killington.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killington.
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killington landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Killington tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killington lands a nice uppercut.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killington taking a breather.
Killington lands with a short shot to the head.
Killington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killington avoiding damage.
Killington has Steel pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Killington won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Killington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freddy Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killington lands a jab to the nose.
Killington lands with a shot to the body.
Killington works the jab nicely.
Killington connects with a solid leg kick.
Killington tries to keep at a distance but Steel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buzz Killington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Killington.
Steel can't break the clinch.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel tries to clinch there but Killington circles away.
Killington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steel.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Killington pushes him off.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Killington lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killington, right into the meat.
Killington throws a lazy head kick
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Killington backing up. Killington nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
Killington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Killington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killington clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Killington finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
Killington connects with a solid leg kick.
Killington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
Killington misses with a head kick.
Steel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Killington defends it well.
Killington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steel looks to land a combination but Killington avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Killington avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killington.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Killington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steel.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killington.
Steel tries to clinch but Killington is having none of it.
Killington throws a sloppy head kick
and Steel counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Killington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Killington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Killington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Killington is controlling the position.
Steel pushes Killington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killington is looking to control Steel's arms but Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killington has his back to the cage.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Killington.
Killington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Killington is controlling him.
Steel is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to push Killington away but Killington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel is trying to force a seperation but Killington has the dominant position.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Killington prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Killington scores with a nice short uppercut.
That has opened up Freddy Steel's cut even more.
Killington stalls.
Killington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel wants to break free but Killington has control.
Killington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killington taking a breather.
Killington tries to stall but Steel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington blocks an uppercut.
Killington prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killington scores with a body shot.
A head kick from Killington lands but Steel takes it in his stride.
Killington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Killington avoids it.
Killington misses with a straight right.
Killington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killington is looking to slow Steel down with leg kicks.
Steel throws a push kick but Killington slaps the foot to one side.
Killington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steel.
Killington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killington had his way with Freddy Steel in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Killington misses with a wild body shot.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Killington blocks a jab.
Killington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Killington scores with a punch to the head.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killington was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Killington lands with a slapping head kick.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Killington just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way.
Steel pushes Killington up against the cage in a clinch.
Killington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The cut above Freddy Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Killington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Killington tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Killington back against the cage.
Killington blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Freddy Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Killington is trying to maintain a safe position but Steel gets an underhook and turns Killington into the cage.
Killington misses with the head strike.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Killington has double underhooks.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killington misses with a leg kick.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Killington lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Killington. That's going to slow Steel down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Killington scoring well with a low kick there.
Killington throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Steel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Freddy Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel is looking to clinch but Killington is avoiding it.
Killington swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Killington misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killington.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Killington rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Killington misses
and Steel counters with a single leg into guard. Killington didn't expect that.
Buzz Killington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killington is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Buzz Killington.
I think Killington 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killington!
Buzz Killington is the new super heavyweight champion!
Buzz Killington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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