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SPFT 218 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leerose Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deanthony Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leerose Noel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leerose Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deanthony Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner takes a swing at Noel's ribcage but misses.
Wagner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wagner somewhat.
Noel is looking to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noel shoots for a double leg takedown but Wagner sprawls well. He's pushed Noel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but Noel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noel lands with a nice body kick.
Wagner throws a body punch but Noel moves out of range.
Noel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wagner.
Noel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noel wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner manages to pull guard.
Noel controlling from the top position.
Noel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wagner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Noel pushes Wagner off looking to stand but Wagner dives back in and keeps control.
Wagner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wagner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Noel wants to get back to his feet.
Wagner wants to stand up but Noel is controlling the position.
Noel wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel trying to control but Wagner postures up.
Wagner wants to stand up but Noel is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Noel trying to get back to full guard but Wagner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Noel tries to hold on but Wagner postures up.
Wagner get's back to his feet.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noel throws out the jab.
Noel tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Noel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wagner lands a really nice looking cross but Noel seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Noel on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leerose Noel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel clinches.
Wagner jumps guard.
Wagner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Noel from controlling successfully.
Noel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wagner on the ground.
Wagner controlling the position.
Wagner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wagner controlling the position.
Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wagner trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noel is controlling him.
Wagner is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Wagner scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel throws a head kick that misses.
Noel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner lands with a good body shot.
Noel misses the shot to the body.
Wagner works Noel's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deanthony Wagner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Noel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wagner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wagner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wagner throws a series of punches but Noel moves out of range.
Noel tries to counter by clinching up but Wagner breaks away and moves out of range.
Noel misses with a body kick.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but Noel shows good takedown defense.
Wagner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noel throws a lazy head kick
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deanthony Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner lands with an uppercut that bounces Noel off the ropes and back into range.
Noel tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Noel lands with a kick to the temple. Wagner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noel.
Noel shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Noel.
Sloppy strikes from Wagner. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel is looking to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wagner enables Noel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wagner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wagner trying to control the position here.
Noel trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Wagner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Noel is in close to Wagner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noel moves away.
Wagner misses with a two punch combination.
Noel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leerose Noel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noel gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noel misses with a body punch
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand.
Wagner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noel.
Both fighters circling a little - Noel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Noel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noel thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Noel backs off Wagner throws a huge counter combo but Noel manages to avoid it all.
Noel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noel throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Deanthony Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noel looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Noel.
Noel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wagner counters with a nice body shot.
Noel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wagner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wagner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Noel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wagner tests Noel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wagner with a nice cross.
Noel fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Noel is predictable there
and Wagner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner moves out of range as Noel strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noel fails with a takedown attempt.
Noel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Noel.
Wagner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noel.
Noel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wagner sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deanthony Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wagner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noel is looking to wear down Wagner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Noel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noel takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wagner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wagner is able to avoid easily.
Noel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wagner scores with the left hand. Noel knows he should have avoided that one.
Wagner has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noel gets caught flat footed, as Wagner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wagner controlling from the top position.
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Noel is working an open guard so Wagner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Noel thows a leg kick but Wagner checks it
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Noel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leerose Noel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noel throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner lands a two punch combo.
Wagner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wagner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wagner content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.
Wagner prevents Noel from standing back up.
It looks like Wagner is going to stand back up.
Wagner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wagner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Noel eats them both and turns towards Wagner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel closes the distance and clinches up with Wagner, looking for a takedown. Noel pushes Wagner against the ropes but Wagner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noel throws a leg kick which misses Wagner's front leg but catches the back leg as Wagner tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner tries to bum rush Noel with a series of wild strikes but Noel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noel misses the shot to the body.
Noel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wagner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Noel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
Noel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wagner.
Noel misses with the combination.
Wagner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noel tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Noel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagner at a distance.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Deanthony Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noel has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Noel misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noel tries to bum rush Wagner with a series of wild strikes but Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wagner scores with a nice right hand.
Leerose Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noel wants to control but Wagner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wagner stands up out of the half guard.
Noel swings widly with a right hand
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Wagner lands a two punch combo.
Noel fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deanthony Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wagner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deanthony Wagner!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Deanthony Wagner made sure he mentioned MMA nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jasshole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Tinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Tinker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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123 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Jasshole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Tinker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinker fails with a takedown attempt.
Jasshole instigates a clinch.
Tinker tries to stall but Jasshole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jasshole's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tinker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jasshole digs a right hand into Tinker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tinker's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinker is trying to drag Jasshole to the mat but Jasshole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Jasshole is stalling here.
A short right from Jasshole on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasshole lands a shot to the body.
Jasshole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jasshole uses his free foot to push down on Tinker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tinker.
Jasshole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tinker tries to hold on but Jasshole pushes him away.
Jasshole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasshole wants to control the pace but Tinker is squirming around nicely.
Jasshole controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jasshole prevents Tinker from getting the reversal.
Jasshole wants to control the pace but Tinker is squirming around nicely.
Tinker working to try and regain half guard.
Tinker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jasshole trying to mount his opponent but Tinker defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tinker actively working from the bottom here.
Tinker looking for subs from the bottom but Jasshole mounts him!
Jasshole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jasshole thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jasshole controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jasshole unloads with some shots from mount but Tinker bucks and avoids them well.
Jasshole looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jasshole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tinker wants to clinch up but Jasshole keeps it at a distance.
Jasshole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jasshole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tinker.
Tinker keeps the fight on the outside.
Tinker goes for a double leg but Jasshole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Jasshole continues to drive forward.
Jasshole misses with a low kick.
Jasshole is looking to clinch but Tinker is avoiding it.
Jasshole wants to clinch up but Tinker keeps it at a distance.
Tinker misses with a takedown attempt - Jasshole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hugh Jasshole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Tinker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinker misses with a two punch combination.
Jasshole stuns Tinker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tinker misses with a body kick.
Tinker fails with the takedown.
Phil Tinker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinker tries to clinch up.
Tinker swats away the attempt to clinch by Jasshole.
Tinker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tinker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jasshole wants to stand but Tinker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jasshole trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jasshole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jasshole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasshole trying to control but Tinker is working from the bottom.
Tinker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jasshole passes into half guard.
Jasshole passes to full mount!
Jasshole looking to control but Tinker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tinker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hugh Jasshole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jasshole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jasshole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinker working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jasshole dominated that second round.
That's time! Jasshole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jasshole rushes Tinker and presses him up against the ropes.
Jasshole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tinker.
Jasshole has picked Tinker up - he's going for a ride! Jasshole dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tinker looking for submissions off his back.
Jasshole wants to stand up but Tinker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinker actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasshole controlling the action here.
Jasshole'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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tinker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jasshole jumps into side control!
Tinker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jasshole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jasshole decides to stand back up.
Jasshole dives in and scores a takedown into Tinker's guard.
Jasshole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jasshole wants to control from the top but Tinker keeps moving.
Tinker is trying to keep Jasshole in close.
Jasshole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hugh Jasshole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tinker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jasshole doesn't manage to clinch there - Tinker circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tinker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jasshole looks for the body kick but Tinker saw that one coming.
Tinker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jasshole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jasshole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tinker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hugh Jasshole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Tinker.
Jasshole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tinker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jasshole circles away.
As Tinker looks to move away, Jasshole throws a big counter combo bu Tinker just gets out of the way.
Jasshole pushes Tinker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tinker is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jasshole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Phil Tinker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinker has Jasshole pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Jasshole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tinker tries to land knees in the clinch but Jasshole avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jasshole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jasshole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jasshole!
Hugh Jasshole bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Figueroa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride the Lighting. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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36
150 lbs
32 - 6 - 0 |
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20
145 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Putski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Putski looking for a sweep but Figueroa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Putski wants to control but Figueroa is having none of it.
Figueroa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Putski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa avoids the attempt from Putski to control.
Figueroa controlling from mount.
Figueroa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Putski because Figueroa loaded up on that one.
Figueroa looking to ground and pound but Putski is blocking nicely.
Putski is working to get back to half guard.
Figueroa avoids the attempt from Putski to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Putski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Putski keeps trying to improve his position.
Figueroa controlling the position easily from mount.
Figueroa looking to control but Putski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Figueroa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Putski working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Putski is still trying to improve position.
Putski regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa is keen to just control but Putski is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Putski sprawls well. Putski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figueroa gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Putski misses
and Figueroa counters with a good low kick that Putski was not able to check.
Figueroa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Putski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Figueroa to the ground. Putski is now in Figueroa's guard.
Figueroa trying to control the position.
Figueroa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Putski manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski wants to sweep but no luck.
Figueroa postures up.
Figueroa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Putski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putski can do to turn this around?
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
Putski is controlling Figueroa's posture.
Figueroa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Putski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Putski misses the shot to the body.
Figueroa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Putski!
Figueroa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putski keeps working.
Putski is looking to regain half guard here but Figueroa keeps moving and retains side control.
Putski can't do much from the bottom here.
Putski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is looking to control Putski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Figueroa avoid being mounted?
Putski wants to pass to mount but Figueroa is defending the position.
Putski wants to work for an arm triangle but Figueroa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Figueroa wants to improve his position but Putski is controlling well.
Putski is looking to take a break and control but Figueroa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Figueroa wants to improve his position but Putski is controlling well.
Putski is looking to advance position but Figueroa won't allow it.
Figueroa actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski 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.
A close second round but Ivan Putski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Figueroa looks for a takedown but Putski sprawls well.
Putski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Figueroa's guard.
Figueroa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putski tries to free his leg and advance position but Figueroa is retaining full guard.
Figueroa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Putski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Figueroa.
Putski works to advance to full mount. Figueroa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski fails to take his opponent's back.
My spies in Strong like Butterfly inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to reverse the position but Putski maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Putski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Figueroa tries to control Putski's body but Putski pushes him off. Figueroa squirms to his side and now Putski has his back!
Putski gets his hands free as Figueroa looks to control.
Kim Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Figueroa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Putski tightening his grip on Figueroa, looking for the choke.
Putski goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Figueroa escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Figueroa prevents Putski from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figueroa pulls his head out easily.
Putski is trying to maintain the position but Figueroa is very close to passing his half guard.
Figueroa prevents Putski from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Figueroa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Figueroa is trying to control. Putski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Putski trying to hold on to Figueroa's head to control him but Figueroa postures up.
Still in half guard, Figueroa seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Figueroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Putski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figueroa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Putski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Putski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Putski!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Putski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scalante has chosen Started from the bottom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bob Backlund is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
197 lbs
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185 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Backlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Scalante!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund fails with the takedown
and Scalante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Backlund fails with a takedown attempt.
Backlund gets the takedown into side control.
Backlund looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Backlund is trying to ground and pound but Scalante uses the momentary lack of control by Backlund to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund wants to work for an arm triangle but Scalante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Backlund is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Scalante reverses the position - he's now on top in Backlund's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scalante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backlund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scalante wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
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.
Backlund throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scalante uses it to pass to side control.
Scalante really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backlund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Backlund is looking to reverse the position.
Backlund manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Backlund gets back to full guard.
Backlund isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Scalante stacks Backlund on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Scalante!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to regain half guard here but Scalante keeps moving and retains side control.
Backlund is working hard here to advance position.
Scalante has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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.
Backlund sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Backlund is staying active underneath Scalante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Backlund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Backlund tries to roll over but Scalante keeps him under control.
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 Bob Backlund will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Scalante scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Bob Backlund has been cut.
Backlund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Backlund darts in looking for a takedown but Scalante gets double underhooks and turns Backlund into the ropes.
Rocky Scalante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backlund misses with a low kick.
Scalante shoots in and bounces Backlund off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Backlund is looking for a triangle but Scalante pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund 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. Oh but Backlund is tightening it up a little... Scalante has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scalante reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scalante taps out! Nice BJJ there by Backlund!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund 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.
The defeated Rocky Scalante had this to say: '“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 Kekoa Konani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konani comes to the ring accompanied by Hawaii '78. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekoa Konani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noel Rose!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose takes a swing at Konani's ribcage but misses.
Rose forces Konani back against the ropes and clinches.
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Konani.
Rose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Konani.
Konani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Konani jumps into guard, dragging Rose to the mat.
Konani has a closed guard, preventing Rose from standing up.
Rose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose wants to control from the top but Konani keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose wanted to stand there but Konani had control of the position.
Rose won't allow Konani to sweep him here.
Rose trying to control but Konani is working from the bottom.
Rose preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rose gets a double leg takedown into Konani's guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Konani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose wants to get up but he can't break Konani's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konani pulls Rose in close to prevent any damage.
Konani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Konani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rose defends it easily.
Konani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Konani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rose's guard.
Rose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Konani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Konani wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Konani throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konani is fighting to break Rose's control of his arms but Rose is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Konani trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Rose working for a triangle but Konani defends it easily.
Konani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose is trying to hold Konani in close to prevent damage but Konani has managed to pass into half guard.
Rose is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rose trying to control here.
It looks like Konani is going to stand back up.
Konani tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Konani stalling.
Konani throwing shots but Rose is blocking nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose digs a good hook to Konani's body.
Rose throws a series of punches but Konani avoids them all with ease.
Rose tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noel Rose will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Konani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
Rose shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Konani manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Konani trying to strike off his back.
Konani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rose trying to control but Konani is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Konani to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rose is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Konani pulls down on the head and he's put Rose to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kekoa Konani!
After winning the bout, Kekoa Konani 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DonT Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DonT Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brutus Nash!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill darts in trying to clinch
and Nash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bill closes the distance and clinches.
Bill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nash breaks the clinch.
Bill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nash counters with a stiff right hand.
Nash lands a right hook to the body.
Bill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DonT Bill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bill takes one on the button.
Bill fails with a takedown attempt.
Bill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bill there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nash swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nash is looking to break free of the clinch but Bill has double underhooks.
Nash has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bill is trying to keep an underhook but Nash manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bill is not content to let Nash control the position.
Nash seems to be working for a kimura but Bill defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nash landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nash lands strikes from half guard.
Bill throws a strike from the bottom but Nash passes into side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nash working away.
Bill is looking to regain half guard here but Nash keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nash's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bill tries to get to full guard but Nash has control of the leg.
Nash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bill is looking for a sweep. Nash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nash is thwarting Bill's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nash scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nash lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bill tries to roll over but Nash keeps him under control.
Nash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bill is just riding it out for now. Nash eventually gives up the hold.
Bill misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nash works his way into side control.
Nash tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bill keeps working.
Nash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nash cracks Bill with a big right hand but Bill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nash trying to control the position but Bill is working away.
Bill is looking to regain half guard here but Nash keeps moving and retains side control.
Nash working the head with strikes.
Bill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Nash dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bill moves into range and clinches up with Nash.
Nash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bill ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bill no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brutus Nash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nash trying to control the position from guard on top but Bill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill trying to keep a closed guard but Nash is proving a slippery customer.
Nash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nash passes Bill's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bill taking some punishment here, with Nash in his half guard.
Bill missing with punches from the bottom.
Nash wants to control but Bill is keeping him busy.
Bill trying to hold on to Nash's head to control him but Nash postures up.
Ground and pound from Nash.
Bill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nash is working away from the top position though.
Nash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bill defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bill.
Nash landing with the ground and pound.
Nash sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bill's guard.
Bill is pressing down on Nash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nash wants to control from the top but Bill keeps moving.
Nash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bill manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nash has Bill in his guard.
Nash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nash looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bill puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nash is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bill's back!
Nash lands shots from the back.
Bill wants to escape the position.
Nash working for a choke but Bill is defending well.
Nash is landing with strikes. Bill can't take much more of this.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill is really stuck here.
Nash is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bill up.
Bill is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bill trying to control the action but Nash just sinks the hooks in.
Nash lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Bill right now.
Nash is working the ground and pound. Can Bill escape?
Nash working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nash wants it to stay on the feet.
Nash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bill slips under a jab.
Bill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bill.
Bill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nash sprawls well. Nash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bill gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill darts in trying to clinch
and Nash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash lands with a straight right. Bill didn't see that one coming.
Nash drops Bill with a left right combo! Nash follows him down to the ground into side control.
Bill is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nash working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Bill is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bill wants to control but Nash postures up.
Nash lands a huge shot from side control! Bill is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brutus Nash!
Brutus Nash gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Mustonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
143 lbs
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30
140 lbs
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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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joonas Mustonen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustonen swinging wildly here.
Lannister attempts a counter takedown but Mustonen avoids it well and moves away.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustonen manages to avoid it.
Lannister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mustonen misses with a wild combination.
Lannister half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mustonen misses with a hook.
Lannister swings for the body but Mustonen moves out of range.
Mustonen cracks the inside of Lannister's front leg.
Lannister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Mustonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lannister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lannister trying to control the action but Mustonen is working from the bottom.
Mustonen being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen tries to bench press Lannister off him but Lannister keeps the position.
Lannister controlling the position from side mount.
Mustonen is looking to reverse the position.
Mustonen is trying to buck Lannister off.
Mustonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lannister's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lannister! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Mustonen has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vilenius comes to the ring accompanied by Surfin Bird. Buzz Killington acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Killington!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killington gets a clinch.
Killington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vilenius is keeping busy.
Vilenius misses with the head strike.
Vilenius lands a right hand.
Killington just leaning against Vilenius, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vilenius managing to block the knees to the body from Killington.
Killington tries to stall but Vilenius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've been hearing reports that Vilenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vilenius takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilenius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killington lands a nice knee to the body.
Killington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vilenius presses Killington against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Killington.
Killington keeps control of Vilenius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vilenius swings wildly with an uppercut but Killington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killington throws a head punch that misses.
Killington prevents a body shot from Vilenius.
Vilenius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Vilenius.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Vilenius fails to land.
Killington blocks a body shot from Vilenius.
Killington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vilenius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilenius swings wildly with an uppercut but Killington uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington trying to land knees to the body.
Killington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Killington.
Killington blocks a body shot from Vilenius.
Killington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vilenius misses with the head strike.
Killington pushes Vilenius back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vilenius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killington misses with a body kick.
Vilenius lands a jab to Killington's midsection.
Killington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vilenius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Vilenius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killington scores with a jab to the head.
Vilenius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vilenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilenius misses with an uppercut. Killington saw that one coming.
Killington throws a wild body kick that Vilenius sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killington. Vilenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killington misses the shot to the body.
Vilenius swings for the body but Killington moves out of range.
Killington throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilenius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilenius avoids the body shot from Killington.
Buzz Killington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vilenius looks to score with a jab to the body but Killington is just out of range.
Killington tries to counter with a clinch but Vilenius shakes him off and moves away.
Killington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilenius swings for the body but Killington moves out of range.
Killington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilenius throws a shot from downtown. Killington moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington throws a head kick but Vilenius moves out of range.
Vilenius digs a good hook to Killington's body.
Killington avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Killington misses with a double jab
and Vilenius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Killington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killington.
A jab from Vilenius does it's job there.
It looks like Buzz Killington has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilenius. Killington does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Asko Vilenius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buzz Killington's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vilenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilenius misses with a straight left.
Vilenius throws a series of punches but Killington avoids them all with ease.
Asko Vilenius is winning the standup battle so far.
Killington throws a head kick that misses.
Vilenius takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Asko Vilenius has been cut.
Vilenius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Killington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vilenius scrambles back to his feet.
Killington avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a lazy uppercut
and Killington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killington.
Killington wants to stall.
Killington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killington lands an elbow inside that Vilenius shrugs off.
Buzz Killington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vilenius can't find room to land a body shot as Killington controls the action.
Vilenius tries to throw a body punch but Killington avoids it by throwing Vilenius back against the ropes.
A short right from Vilenius on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vilenius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilenius lands a left hand.
Vilenius blocking some punches.
Killington holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vilenius tries to break free but Killington pushes him back against the ropes.
Vilenius tries to work over Killington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Killington stalling in the clinch but Vilenius improves position.
Vilenius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killington backwards.
Killington looking to throw knees to the head but Vilenius is blocking nicely.
Vilenius is trying to break the clinch but Killington has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Still in the clinch, Killington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vilenius digs a right hand into Killington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killington's gas tank.
Vilenius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vilenius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Killington regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilenius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vilenius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vilenius stopping the sweep attempt from Killington.
Vilenius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Killington keeping moving, preventing Vilenius from controlling successfully.
Vilenius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Killington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vilenius controls the pace.
Killington has his foot on Vilenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vilenius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Killington working a defensive guard here.
Vilenius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vilenius wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.
Vilenius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killington's head.
Vilenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vilenius content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vilenius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vilenius walks into a jab.
Killington slips a straight right by Vilenius.
Killington misses with a lunging right hand
and Vilenius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killington thinking.
Killington avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Killington wants to counter with a clinch but Vilenius pushes him away.
Killington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killington lands a jab to Vilenius's midsection.
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killington moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killington.
Killington scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Vilenius dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Killington throws a series of punches but Vilenius avoids them all with ease.
Vilenius throws a looping overhand right but Killington ducks down to avoid it.
Vilenius takes a swing at Killington's ribcage but misses.
Killington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilenius moves away.
Killington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilenius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilenius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killington's head.
Killington wants to clinch up but Vilenius keeps it at a distance.
Killington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killington throws a head kick that misses.
Vilenius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killington fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Vilenius misses its target.
Vilenius scores with a hook to the body. Killington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vilenius scores with the left hand. Killington knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vilenius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killington tries a head kick but it misses.
Vilenius lands a jab to Killington's midsection.
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a series of punches but Killington avoids them all with ease.
Killington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilenius on the side of the head.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilenius sets himself, and Killington steps forward looking for the clinch! Vilenius avoids it this time.
Vilenius throws a body punch but Killington moves out of range.
Killington throws a series of punches but Vilenius avoids them all with ease.
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilenius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Killington.
Killington wants to counter with a clinch but Vilenius pushes him away.
Killington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Killington.
Vilenius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Vilenius as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killington lands a body shot.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killington tries to clinch there but Vilenius circles away.
Killington is looking to clinch but Vilenius is avoiding it.
Vilenius misses with a two punch combination.
Vilenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killington can do to turn this around?
Vilenius throws a jab but it's blocked by Killington.
A jab from Killington does it's job there.
Killington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killington works Vilenius's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilenius is looking to wear down Killington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vilenius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vilenius showed some decent athleticism there.
Vilenius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vilenius controlling the pace.
Killington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vilenius is thwarting Killington's attempts to control the position.
Killington is not content to let Vilenius control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vilenius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killington trying to control here.
Vilenius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killington's head.
Vilenius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killington's head.
Killington is not content to let Vilenius control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Killington scores with a four punch combination!
Vilenius misses with an uppercut. Killington saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Vilenius clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Vilenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killington.
Vilenius misses with a series of wild punches.
Killington tries to clinch up.
Killington thumps Vilenius with a low kick.
Vilenius throws the left hand but Killington avoids the punch easily.
Killington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vilenius's head backwards.
Killington stuffs the takedown.
Vilenius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilenius sets himself, and Killington steps forward looking for the clinch! Vilenius avoids it this time.
Vilenius misses the shot to the body.
Vilenius misses the shot to the body.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington slips under a jab.
Killington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vilenius.
Vilenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killington.
Killington cracks the inside of Vilenius's front leg.
Vilenius connects with a body shot that sends Killington's belly button to the back.
Killington scores with a leg kick.
Vilenius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vilenius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Killington throws a wild body kick that Vilenius sees coming a mile off.
Vilenius lands a slapping body shot.
Vilenius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killington defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Nice defenses there by Killington.
Killington tries to counter with a clinch but Vilenius shakes him off and moves away.
Killington scores with a jab to the body.
Killington moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killington pushes Vilenius back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vilenius has Killington pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vilenius pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Killington tumbling to the mat - Vilenius dives into Killington's guard.
Killington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vilenius trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington wants to sweep here but Vilenius controlling him for the moment.
Vilenius throws a big right hand that misses.
Vilenius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vilenius trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
Killington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vilenius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vilenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killington.
Killington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilenius digs a good body shot into Killington's ribs.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killington throws an overhand right that lands on Vilenius's shoulder, as Vilenius tries to avoid the shot.
Killington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilenius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killington tries to clinch but Vilenius is having none of it.
Vilenius throws an overhand right that lands on Killington's shoulder, as Killington tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Buzz Killington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vilenius darts in looking for a takedown but Killington gets double underhooks and turns Vilenius into the ropes.
Killington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Killington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vilenius to score with a decent uppercut.
Vilenius throws a hook to the side of Killington's head but Killington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilenius manages to avoid it.
Vilenius connects with the punch.
Vilenius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Killington feints and then cracks Vilenius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilenius down.
Killington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilenius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilenius walks into a left hand.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilenius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killington is trying to defend but Vilenius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilenius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Killington trying to control from the bottom.
Vilenius wants to pass the guard but Killington is defending well.
Vilenius is looking to take a break and control but Killington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vilenius in particular looking to stall.
Vilenius 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.
Vilenius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vilenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Killington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Killington.
Vilenius looking to score a takedown here. Killington is defending well but Vilenius drives through and ends up in Killington's guard.
Killington has his foot on Vilenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Vilenius postures up in Killington's guard and throws a big left but Killington blocks it.
Vilenius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vilenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Killington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilenius lands a couple of digs.
Killington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Killington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilenius is one step ahead there.
Vilenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Killington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killington takes one on the button.
Killington blocks a jab.
Vilenius swings for the body but Killington moves out of range.
Killington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asko Vilenius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Jab from Killington.
Vilenius swats away the attempt to clinch by Killington.
Vilenius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buzz Killington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilenius throws a jab but it's blocked by Killington.
Killington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vilenius closes the distance and clinches up with Killington, looking for a takedown. Vilenius pushes Killington against the ropes but Killington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vilenius lands with a straight right. Killington didn't see that one coming.
Vilenius avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilenius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vilenius's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asko Vilenius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vilenius 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asko Vilenius!
Asko Vilenius retains his heavyweight title!
Asko Vilenius bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - T.N.T. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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33
208 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Conteh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Conteh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conteh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Conteh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irwin.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conteh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Conteh misses the target.
Conteh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Conteh.
Irwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conteh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Conteh taking a breather.
Irwin is trying to break free.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Conteh blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conteh struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
Irwin has had enough of the clinch but Conteh keeps him there for the moment.
Irwin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conteh backwards.
Conteh wants to stall.
Conteh prevents Irwin from breaking the clinch.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Conteh blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh looking to slow down the pace here.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Conteh swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conteh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Conteh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irwin misses with the head strike.
Irwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conteh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irwin's efforts to push away.
Irwin breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Conteh's head coaches at gym closing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Conteh slips under a jab from Irwin.
Irwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conteh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Irwin throws an off balance right hand
and Conteh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irwin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Irwin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conteh. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin lands with a right hand.
A jab from Conteh misses.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conteh moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conteh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irwin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Conteh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
Conteh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irwin lands with a straight right. Conteh didn't see that one coming.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conteh.
Irwin throws a right and a left that Conteh avoids nicely.
Conteh misses with a lunging right hand
and Irwin counters with a three punch combo that has Conteh backing up. Conteh nods at Irwin to acknowledge the strikes.
Paul Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Conteh misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Irwin.
Irwin throws a hook but Conteh blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh looks to land a left hand but Irwin moved out of range nicely.
Conteh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Irwin slips under a jab from Conteh.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Conteh's shoulder, as Conteh tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Irwin misses.
Irwin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Conteh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Conteh defending well as Irwin loads up on a big left hand.
Conteh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conteh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conteh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conteh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conteh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Conteh misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Irwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conteh doesn't seem phased though.
Conteh swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Conteh is looking to wear down Irwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Irwin misses.
Irwin misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Conteh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a double jab.
Irwin scores with a punch to the head.
Irwin lands a glancing blow to the side of Conteh's head.
Conteh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Conteh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conteh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irwin lands a body shot.
Conteh slips a jab from Irwin.
Conteh just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Conteh cracks Irwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A clash of legs there as Conteh blocks the low kick.
Irwin loads up on a big right hand but Conteh slips the punch.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conteh was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Conteh swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
As Conteh backs off Irwin throws a huge counter combo but Conteh manages to avoid it all.
Irwin swings for the body but Conteh moves out of range.
Conteh walks into a straight right hand from Irwin.
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conteh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conteh moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Conteh slips a jab from Irwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conteh misses with a wild body shot.
Conteh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conteh sizes up Irwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irwin is rocked!
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Conteh.
Irwin throws a hook but Conteh blocks it.
Irwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Irwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Conteh lands a right hook to the body.
Irwin tries to work over Conteh's front leg with a kick but Conteh checks it.
Irwin throws a low kick, looking for Conteh's leg but Conteh calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Conteh misses the target.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick
and Conteh counters with a straight right hand.
Conteh moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Irwin as Conteh tries to tie him up.
Conteh lands with a short shot to the head.
Irwin has a couple of punches blocked by Conteh.
Irwin breaks the clinch.
Irwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Conteh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Conteh pushes Irwin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Irwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conteh lands with a left to the head.
Conteh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Conteh.
Irwin blocks a body shot from Conteh.
Irwin lands a left hand.
Conteh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conteh throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Conteh as the two fighters clinch.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irwin throws a head punch that misses.
Irwin misses with the head strike.
Conteh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Irwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Conteh backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conteh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Conteh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irwin's elbow.
Conteh is trying to stall.
Irwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conteh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Conteh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irwin can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Conteh.
Good body shot from Conteh.
Conteh scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head.
Irwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Conteh tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Conteh blocks it with crossed arms.
Conteh scores with a shoulder strike.
Irwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irwin scores with a shoulder strike.
Conteh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conteh counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four 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!
Conteh swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conteh. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin tries a quick counter leg kick but Conteh is wise to it.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Irwin misses with a low kick.
Conteh rushes Irwin and presses him up against the ropes.
John Conteh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irwin working aggressively here.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Conteh blocks it with crossed arms.
Conteh lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Conteh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conteh stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Conteh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin tries to circle away but Conteh has him pinned against the ropes.
Irwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irwin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Irwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Conteh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conteh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conteh lands a big uppercut and Irwin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Irwin looks OK. Conteh waves Irwin back to his feet!
Irwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Conteh finish him?
Conteh lands with a shot to the body.
Conteh cracks Irwin with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Conteh!
After winning the bout, John Conteh 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Koff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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167 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romulo Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Koff!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koff swivels and escapes.
Koff stuffs the takedown.
Barral drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barral goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Koff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barral's guard! Nice work there by Koff!
Barral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koff is aware though and is defending well.
Koff trying to control the position from guard on top but Barral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koff trying to control but Barral is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Barral's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koff wants to control from the top but Barral keeps moving.
Barral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Koff 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.
Barral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koff tries to free his leg and advance position but Barral is retaining full guard.
Koff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barral looking for a guillotine here but Koff defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koff passes Barral's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barral is looking to get back to full guard here but Koff has managed to pass to side control instead.
Koff wants to control but Barral is keeping him busy.
Koff landing a few strikes.
Barral is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koff off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Koff right now.
Barral is persistently looking for the submission but Koff is defending it well.
Barral is trying to stick to Koff's back but Koff is turning into Barral. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barral's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Koff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koff stopping the sweep attempt from Barral.
Koff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koff 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.
Koff won't allow Barral to sweep him here.
Barral bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koff's guard.
Koff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barral defends well.
Koff keeping full guard, as Barral tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barral postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Koff is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barral, into his guard.
Barral keeping moving, preventing Koff from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koff trying to control but Barral is working from the bottom.
Koff wants to pass the guard but Barral is keeping the position.
Barral throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koff uses it to pass to side control.
Koff controlling from side mount.
Koff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Koff will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barral is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koff's half guard.
Barral is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Koff still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Koff has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Barral is looking to regain half guard here but Koff keeps moving and retains side control.
Koff wants to control but Barral is keeping him busy.
Barral is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barral manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koff preventing the sweep.
Koff trying to control but Barral is working from the bottom.
Koff preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koff trying to control but Barral is working from the bottom.
Koff forces his way into half guard.
Koff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barral keeps working.
Barral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barral is looking to improve his position.
Koff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barral wants to get back to full guard but Koff has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barral is trying to improve his position.
Koff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barral knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koff lands a few punches from side control.
Barral tries to buck Koff off but Koff is having none of it.
Barral is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Koff is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Koff controlling his opponent.
Koff looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral is looking to improve his position but Koff isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Barral that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barral can't escape the position.
Koff content just to control the position here.
Barral regains half guard.
Barral is looking for a sweep. Koff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bob Koff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barral tries to get to full guard but Koff has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barral is working hard here to advance position.
Koff wants to control but Barral is keeping him busy.
Barral taking some punishment here, with Koff in his half guard.
Koff wants to take a breather but Barral is having none of it.
Barral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koff pulls his head out easily.
Barral won't allow Koff to pass to mount.
Koff prevents Barral from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Koff trying to control the action but Barral is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barral is looking for a sweep. Koff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koff wants to work for an arm triangle but Barral is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Koff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barral shoots in for a double leg but Koff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barral misses with a takedown
and Koff counters with a single leg into guard. Barral didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Barral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koff 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.
Koff trying to control but Barral is working from the bottom.
Koff lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koff won't allow Barral to sweep him here.
Koff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koff trying to control the position from guard on top but Barral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barral is on top in guard.
Barral is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Koff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Koff has escaped and now he's on top!
Koff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barral has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koff has managed to get both his arms back between Barral's legs - danger averted.
Koff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koff trying to control but Barral is working from the bottom.
Koff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barral wants to hit a switch here but Koff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barral there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koff looking to control but Barral is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koff has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barral's face.
Koff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barral prevents Koff from taking his back.
Koff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barral bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koff is trying to control the position but Barral postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barral haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Koff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barral manages to get himself to full guard.
Koff is pushing down on Barral's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barral is fighting to maintain full guard but Koff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barral trying to get back to full guard but Koff takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Koff landing strikes from the mount.
Koff trying to control but Barral is having none of it.
Bob Koff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barral is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koff controlling the pace for now.
Koff trying to control but Barral is having none of it.
Koff works his way to his opponent's back.
Koff controlling from the back.
Koff lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Barral.
Barral is really stuck here.
Koff wants to control but Barral is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Romulo Barral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barral tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Koff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koff has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Koff!
An out of breath Bob Koff 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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