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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantine Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by PDIDDY AND THE FAM POPPIN BOTTLES . Erokhin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russian national anthem by-HIM. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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278 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Konstantine Erokhin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erokhin misses the shot to the body.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Erokhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Erokhin misses the target.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Erokhin moved out of range.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo in the buildup to the fight.
Erokhin misses with a double jab.
Parker looks to land a combination but Erokhin avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Erokhin.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erokhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Some wild striking there from Erokhin.
Erokhin takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erokhin moves away from the strike by Parker.
Erokhin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Erokhin throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Parker misses the jab.
Parker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parker blocks a jab.
Erokhin lands with a good body shot.
Parker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Erokhin misses with a wild combination.
Erokhin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Erokhin 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.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erokhin blocks a jab.
Erokhin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
A little jabbing left from Erokhin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Erokhin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erokhin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.
Erokhin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker moves out of range as Erokhin strikes.
Erokhin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Parker rather than just go for the knockout.
Erokhin slips a jab from Parker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Nice defenses there by Erokhin.
Erokhin lands with a right hand.
Erokhin throws a poor cross that misses
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erokhin misses with a wild combination.
Erokhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erokhin.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Erokhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Erokhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin misses with a shot to the body
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Erokhin lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Erokhin does no damage.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Erokhin pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erokhin.
Erokhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
letting Erokhin counter with a right hand.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Erokhin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erokhin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Erokhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Erokhin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been informed that Erokhin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Erokhin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantine Erokhin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Erokhin misses with a double jab.
Parker misses with a hook
and Erokhin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erokhin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erokhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erokhin slips a jab from Parker.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erokhin throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Parker misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Erokhin.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erokhin.
Parker misses with a hook. Erokhin ducked under it nicely.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Erokhin.
Erokhin tries to clinch up.
Erokhin lands a body shot.
Erokhin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Erokhin misses.
Erokhin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Erokhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erokhin throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Erokhin.
Erokhin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Erokhin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parker scrambles back to his feet.
Erokhin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erokhin throws a one two combo.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin throws a body shot but no joy.
Erokhin avoids the body shot from Parker.
Erokhin throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker cracks a nice hook into Erokhin's ribs.
A slow jab from Erokhin misses its intended target.
A jab from Erokhin misses.
Erokhin avoids the body shot from Parker.
Erokhin unleashes a big counter combination but Parker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erokhin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Erokhin lunges at Parker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parker's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Erokhin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erokhin misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Parker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Parker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erokhin lands with a shot to the body.
Parker swings for the body but Erokhin moves out of range.
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!
Erokhin throws a right hand that misses
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erokhin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erokhin looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Erokhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantine Erokhin 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!
Erokhin walks into a jab.
Erokhin scores with a nice head shot.
Parker digs a good body shot into Erokhin's ribs.
A big left from Parker misses.
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erokhin misses with a straight right.
Erokhin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Erokhin swings widly with a right hand
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erokhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Erokhin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Erokhin misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erokhin throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Erokhin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erokhin swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Erokhin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erokhin throws a poor cross that misses
and Erokhin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker walks into a left hand.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Erokhin.
Erokhin throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erokhin stalks Parker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parker's face. Parker staggers backwards, shaken.
Parker lands a nice hook to Erokhin's body. Erokhin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker thuds a left hand into Erokhin's body.
Parker misses with a hook
and Erokhin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Erokhin as Parker shoots in.
Konstantine Erokhin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker takes a swing at Erokhin's ribcage but misses.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Erokhin is just out of range.
Erokhin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker misses with a hook
and Erokhin counters with a nice uppercut.
Erokhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erokhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erokhin keeps the fight on the outside.
Erokhin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parker moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erokhin misses with the head strike.
Erokhin misses with the head strike.
A short left from Parker.
Erokhin keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Jeff Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Erokhin lands a two punch combo.
Erokhin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Erokhin throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erokhin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erokhin. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Erokhin.
Erokhin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Erokhin works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Konstantine Erokhin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erokhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Erokhin works the jab nicely.
Erokhin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker misses the body punch
and Erokhin counters with a left and a right that stings Parker.
Parker slips a straight right by Erokhin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantine Erokhin.
I've got Erokhin 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantine Erokhin!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantine Erokhin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jeff Parker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Diddys pissed'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Hofmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hofmann comes into the arena with Die Klapperschlange blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Hofmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocco Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hofmann but Hofmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hofmann feints and then cracks Joaquin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joaquin down.
Hofmann works Joaquin's body with a nice hook.
Joaquin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hofmann.
Hofmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hofmann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Rocco Joaquin has been cut.
Hofmann darts in and clinches Joaquin up against the cage.
Hofmann prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Hofmann as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hofmann.
Hofmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hofmann has closed the distance and engaged Joaquin in a clinch.
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!
Hofmann cracks Joaquin with a nice body shot.
Hofmann tries to work over Joaquin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann catches Joaquin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hofmann.
Joaquin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hofmann cracks the inside of Joaquin's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hofmann.
Hofmann clinches up with Joaquin and pushes him back against the cage.
Hofmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hofmann scores with a hook to the body.
Joaquin tries to pull guard but Hofmann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steven Hofmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Joaquin.
Joaquin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joaquin pulls guard successfully.
Hofmann trying to control but Joaquin is working from the bottom.
Hofmann forces his way into half guard.
Hofmann has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hofmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hofmann working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Joaquin's thigh. Joaquin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hofmann looking to sit in guard and control but Joaquin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joaquin is looking to pass into half guard but Hofmann pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hofmann is in guard.
Joaquin keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann is looking to pass into half guard but Joaquin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Joaquin is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann can't keep his opponent in guard - Joaquin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hofmann trying to hold on to Joaquin's head to control him but Joaquin postures up.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Joaquin keeps him under control.
Joaquin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hofmann is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocco Joaquin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brayan Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Soikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brayan Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Soikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
Soikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soikov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Soikov has control of the leg.
Soikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez is trying to stand up here but Soikov is controlling him well.
Soikov passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soikov landing shots from mount.
Soikov content just to control the position here.
Soikov with a couple of short strikes.
Soikov tries to control but Fernandez wriggling away.
Soikov avoids the attempt from Fernandez to control.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soikov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Soikov moves to the back position.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Soikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Soikov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fernandez is rocked!
Fernandez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Soikov.
Well, with Soikov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fernandez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Let's hope that Soikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Soikov trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soikov looking to break Fernandez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fernandez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Soikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fernandez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soikov gets his way!
Soikov has good solid back control here.
Soikov is looking for a choke. Fernandez gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Fernandez manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Soikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soikov's guard.
Soikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Soikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soikov but Soikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fernandez to the ground. Soikov is now in Fernandez's guard.
Soikov 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.
Soikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fernandez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soikov is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Soikov from controlling successfully.
Soikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soikov scores with a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Soikov passes Fernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fernandez is not content to let Soikov control the position.
Soikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soikov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soikov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fernandez.
Soikov is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Soikov.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Soikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Soikov also avoids with ease.
Fernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fernandez wants to stand but Soikov is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Soikov 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernandez is trying to pull guard but Soikov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Soikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Soikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Soikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soikov content to stall in guard here.
Soikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Fernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Soikov postures up.
Fernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez is really struggling to control Soikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soikov wants to stand but Fernandez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Soikov postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Soikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Soikov is looking to advance position but Fernandez won't allow it.
Soikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Soikov has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soikov trying to pass the guard but Fernandez defending well.
Soikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Soikov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Soikov with good strikes from the mount here!
Soikov cracks Fernandez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Soikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dolores Doremus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Ferris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Ferris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolores Doremus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Ferris!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferris gets caught napping as Doremus dives in and scores a takedown. Ferris manages to retain guard.
Doremus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ferris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doremus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Doremus drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Doremus as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ferris screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Doremus! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dolores Doremus!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Roux Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panterson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New Beginnings. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Roux Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Roux Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roux Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roux Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Panterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Panterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bread Panterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roux Jr shoots in and drives through. Panterson sprawls well.
Bread Panterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Roux Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roux Jr.
Roux Jr checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panterson throws a low kick but Roux Jr moves out of range easily.
Panterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roux Jr is fending him off so far but Panterson persists. Nope, Roux Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
And Roux Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Panterson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panterson loads up on a big right hand but Roux Jr slips the punch.
Roux Jr shoots in and drives through. Panterson sprawls well.
Panterson tries to counter with a takedown but Roux Jr is quick to defend against it.
Panterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roux Jr is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roux Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Panterson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Panterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Panterson laying and praying for a moment but Roux Jr takes advantage and regains half guard.
Roux Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Panterson sits in half guard.
Panterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roux Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Panterson sits in half guard.
Panterson stalling away here and it's allowed Roux Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Panterson looking to pass the guard.
Panterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Roux Jr is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson throwing strikes but missing.
Panterson trying to control but Roux Jr is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roux Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panterson swivels and escapes.
Panterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roux Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Panterson!
Roux Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Roux Jr trying to control the action but Panterson is working from the bottom.
Panterson parries the strikes from Roux Jr easily there. Roux Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Panterson to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panterson parries the strikes from Roux Jr easily there. Roux Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Panterson to escape.
Roux Jr trying to control the action but Panterson is working from the bottom.
Roux Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roux Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roux Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Panterson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bread Panterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Panterson as Roux Jr shoots in.
Panterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Roux Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Panterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roux Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panterson misses with a double jab.
Roux Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Roux Jr's head.
Roux Jr shoots in for a takedown but Panterson shows good takedown defense.
Panterson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roux Jr stuffs the takedown.
Bread Panterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roux Jr tries to get to full guard but Panterson has control of the leg.
Panterson uses his free foot to push down on Roux Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roux Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Panterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roux Jr can do to turn this around?
Roux Jr regains half guard.
Panterson is working for an americana but Roux Jr has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Panterson was thinking about the submission.
Panterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roux Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Panterson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Roux Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Roux Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roux Jr stands up over Panterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roux Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roux Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roux Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roux Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson keeping moving, preventing Roux Jr from controlling successfully.
Roux Jr postures up in Panterson's guard and throws a big left but Panterson blocks it.
Panterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roux Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roux Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Roux Jr passes Panterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roux Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Panterson is looking to control Roux Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panterson avoid being mounted?
Roux Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panterson defends it well.
Roux Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roux Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roux Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Panterson 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.
A close second round but Michel Roux Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Roux Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Panterson, which made it look bad.
No luck for Roux Jr with that takedown attempt.
Roux Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Panterson, looking for a takedown. Roux Jr pushes Panterson against the cage but Panterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bread Panterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Roux Jr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roux Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roux Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roux Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panterson tries to avoid it but Roux Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panterson to the ground. Panterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roux Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Panterson sprawls well initially but Roux Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Panterson wants to control but Roux Jr is keeping busy.
Roux Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Panterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roux Jr thows a huge punch but Panterson dodges it nicely.
Panterson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Panterson trying to hold on to Roux Jr's head to control him but Roux Jr postures up.
Panterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roux Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Roux Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roux Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roux Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roux Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Panterson trying to hold on to Roux Jr's head to control him but Roux Jr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roux Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Panterson defends the submission attempt.
Roux Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panterson defends it well.
Roux Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Roux Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Roux Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panterson looks to land a left hand but Roux Jr moved out of range nicely.
Panterson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roux Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Panterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panterson tries to get out of the position.
Panterson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roux Jr has hold of Panterson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Panterson seems comfortable defending it but Roux Jr has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Panterson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Panterson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Roux Jr couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Roux Jr!
Our winner, Michel Roux Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Bread Panterson had this to say: 'Sometimes, we win, and sometimes we lost, but in the end we, all both persevere in life!so in this defeat, i will not hinder, and i'll be back much stronger than before'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Deverux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Ronnie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Ronnie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Deverux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Ronnie!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deverux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ronnie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ronnie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deverux misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Ronnie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deverux throws a shot to the body.
Deverux throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Derek Ronnie has been cut.
Deverux 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.
Ronnie drives through and clinches with Deverux against the cage.
Ronnie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronnie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ronnie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ronnie decides to pull guard.
Ronnie has a closed guard, preventing Deverux from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronnie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deverux manages to get himself to full guard.
Ronnie gets to his feet - Deverux follows without any prompting.
Ronnie wants to clinch.
Deverux feinted with a counter takedown.
Deverux keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Deverux.
Despite the aggression on Ronnie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deverux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ronnie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Ronnie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronnie rushes Deverux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deverux taking a breather.
Deverux has had enough of the clinch but Ronnie keeps him there for the moment.
Ronnie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deverux to keep the fight standing.
Steve Deverux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Ronnie.
Ronnie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Deverux working hard to break the clinch.
Ronnie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ronnie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Deverux up against the cage.
Deverux can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ronnie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronnie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Deverux there.
Deverux scores with a nice head shot.
Ronnie is looking to clinch but Deverux is avoiding it.
Ronnie moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Ronnie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Deverux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Deverux misses.
Ronnie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deverux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronnie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ronnie closes the distance and clinches.
Deverux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronnie stalling the fight.
Ronnie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deverux's efforts to push away.
Ronnie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deverux after a bit of a struggle.
Ronnie looks winded!
Ronnie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deverux's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deverux is looking to break free of the clinch but Ronnie has double underhooks.
Ronnie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ronnie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deverux looks to land a left hand but Ronnie moved out of range nicely.
Ronnie misses with a series of wild punches.
Deverux throws out a powerful jab.
Ronnie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Steve Deverux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derek Ronnie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ronnie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ronnie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronnie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deverux tries to break free but Ronnie pushes him back against the cage.
Deverux working hard to break the clinch.
Ronnie is looking for a takedown.
Ronnie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronnie blocks the elbow strike.
Deverux is looking to control Ronnie's arms but Ronnie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deverux has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronnie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deverux walks away with a smile on his face. Ronnie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deverux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deverux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Deverux connects with the punch.
Deverux throws a jab when Ronnie was well out of range.
Ronnie is looking for the big counter here.
Ronnie moves away from the strike by Deverux.
Deverux keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronnie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deverux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deverux lands a left and a right that send Ronnie crashing to the mat, dazed. Deverux thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ronnie is rocked!
That has opened up Derek Ronnie's cut even more.
Steve Deverux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronnie is breathing heavily.
Ronnie misses with a few strikes there.
Deverux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deverux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronnie can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deverux moves out of range of the body kick from Ronnie.
An attempted straight right counter from Deverux misses the target.
Deverux lands a big right hand that sends Ronnie crashing to the mat! Deverux stays standing though and waves Ronnie back to his feet!
Ronnie is still on wobbly legs! Can Deverux finish him?
Deverux steps in with a hook that catches Ronnie right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Deverux follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ronnie looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Deverux!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Lyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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26
311 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buddy Lyles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong in the domination position with Lyles hanging on.
Kong advances nicely into full mount.
Kong trying to control but Lyles is having none of it.
Kong prevents Lyles from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyles has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kong's lack of action.
Kong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lyles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is stalling here. Lyles is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lyles has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lyles grinds an elbow into Kong's temple.
Lyles trying to control the position but Kong is working away.
Lyles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lyles working the ground and pound.
Lyles landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lyles working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kong is rocked!
Lyles in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kong looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lyles turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Lyles!
A relieved looking Buddy Lyles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenric Nyyrikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Knows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenric Nyyrikki looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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25
170 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 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
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenric Nyyrikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Knows!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knows moves into the clinch.
Nyyrikki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Knows jumps guard and drags Nyyrikki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Knows has Nyyrikki pulled in close to control his posture.
Nyyrikki preventing the sweep.
Nyyrikki wanted to stand there but Knows had control of the position.
Knows trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knows is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nyyrikki has his hands clasped together but Knows extends and breaks Nyyrikki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Knows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Knows!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Knows 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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261 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Rothschild !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lesnar has eaten all the pies!
Rothschild lands a jab to Lesnar's midsection.
Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar clinches up against the cage.
Rothschild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rothschild jumps guard but Lesnar stands there with Rothschild around his waist. Rothschild gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rothschild lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rothschild misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild is trying to pull guard but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Rothschild prevents Lesnar from breaking the clinch.
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lesnar wants to clinch up but Rothschild keeps it at a distance.
Rothschild darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothschild won't allow it.
Lesnar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rothschild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rothschild stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lesnar looks winded!
Rothschild misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rothschild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rothschild is trying to pull guard but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Rothschild . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Rothschild .
Rothschild struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Lesnar misses with an elbow strike.
Rothschild jumps guard but Lesnar stands there with Rothschild around his waist. Rothschild gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rothschild misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Rothschild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rothschild misses with a body punch.
Lesnar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rothschild fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Rothschild misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
Rothschild pushes off an throws an elbow but Lesnar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rothschild tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside that Lesnar shrugs off.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild blocks an elbow strike.
Lesnar trying to control the position but instead, Rothschild has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lesnar into the cage.
Lesnar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lesnar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rothschild looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Lesnar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rothschild blocks an elbow strike from Lesnar.
Lesnar missing with knees to the body.
Rothschild jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lesnar walks away with a smile on his face. Rothschild gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Rothschild .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Rothschild pushes him off.
Rothschild appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Rothschild circles away.
Rothschild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rothschild lands a slapping body shot.
Rothschild moves into the clinch successfully.
Rothschild tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lesnar looking to slow down the pace here.
Rothschild works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
Rothschild lands a body shot.
Rothschild manages to pull guard.
Rothschild wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Rothschild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar'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.
Lesnar wants to clinch
and Rothschild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lesnar clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Lesnar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rothschild tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lesnar smiles and moves away.
Rothschild is looking to wear down Lesnar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rothschild .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rothschild is trying to pull guard but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Rothschild . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothschild jumps guard but Lesnar stands there with Rothschild around his waist. Rothschild gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rothschild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rothschild blocks an elbow strike.
Rothschild blocks an elbow strike from Lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rothschild is trying to pull guard but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
King Rothschild has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rothschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling the position.
Rothschild fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rothschild misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild lands a body punch.
Rothschild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Rothschild .
With the fighters up against the cage, Lesnar throws an elbow but misses.
Rothschild fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses.
Rothschild tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rothschild tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rothschild pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lesnar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lesnar is looking to break free of the clinch but Rothschild has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rothschild tries to pull guard but Lesnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Rothschild drops back down to his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lesnar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lesnar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rothschild tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lesnar smiles and moves away.
Rothschild tries to clinch up.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Rothschild swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Rothschild is avoiding it.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothschild .
Nice straight punches there by Rothschild . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rothschild .
Rothschild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Rothschild circles away.
Rothschild bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnar's head backwards.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild .
Lesnar tries to clinch but Rothschild moves out of range.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Rothschild is avoiding it.
Lesnar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rothschild connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lesnar scrambles back to his feet.
Rothschild has Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothschild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rothschild fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rothschild lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rothschild .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Rothschild blocks the elbow strike.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the temple.
Rothschild avoids the elbow strike from Lesnar, against the cage.
Lesnar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rothschild lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Brock Lesnar's cut even more.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar controlling the action here for a moment.
Rothschild tries to pull guard but Lesnar won't allow it.
Rothschild lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rothschild lands a right hand.
Rothschild lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rothschild throws an elbow but misses.
Lesnar is trying to stall.
Rothschild jumps guard but Lesnar stands there with Rothschild around his waist. Rothschild gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rothschild lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Rothschild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Rothschild 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rothschild connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lesnar. Lesnar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lesnar moves to clinch but Rothschild breaks away
and Rothschild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rothschild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lesnar drives through and clinches with Rothschild against the cage.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Rothschild .
Rothschild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lesnar throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Rothschild avoids the elbow strike from Lesnar, against the cage.
Rothschild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Nice body punch from Rothschild .
Rothschild tries to pull guard but Lesnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Rothschild drops back down to his feet.
Rothschild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild is trying to pull guard but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside that Lesnar shrugs off.
Rothschild fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Rothschild . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothschild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lesnar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rothschild lands an uppercut.
Rothschild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rothschild struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rothschild misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rothschild jumps guard but Lesnar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Brock Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rothschild misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rothschild .
Rothschild tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Rothschild back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rothschild fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rothschild is trying to pull guard but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rothschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Rothschild .
Rothschild takes an elbow to the temple.
Lesnar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rothschild throws a head punch that misses.
Rothschild managing to block the knees to the body from Lesnar.
Rothschild has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lesnar uses from the top position.
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rothschild is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar content to stall in guard here.
Lesnar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lesnar trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Lesnar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rothschild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rothschild jumps into guard, dragging Lesnar to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rothschild , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Rothschild !
King Rothschild seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by . The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanchez's choice of entrance music: In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley. Aoki Funkyama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Oswaldo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Funkyama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Funkyama. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Funkyama's front leg but catches the back leg as Funkyama tries to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Funkyama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Funkyama's leg. Funkyama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Funkyama's knee but Funkyama avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Funkyama dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Funkyama shoots in.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Funkyama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Funkyama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Funkyama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Funkyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Funkyama shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funkyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Funkyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funkyama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Funkyama trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
Sanchez has control of Funkyama's left arm, preventing Funkyama from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funkyama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Funkyama won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Funkyama slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funkyama working for submissions but it's allowed Sanchez to get to half guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funkyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Funkyama working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
Sanchez wants to counter with a clinch but Funkyama pushes him away.
Oswaldo Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Funkyama is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Funkyama moved away.
Funkyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aoki Funkyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funkyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Funkyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Funkyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Funkyama feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oswaldo Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Funkyama's head.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Funkyama.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez gets through Funkyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funkyama is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Funkyama blocking some punches.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A short left from Sanchez.
Funkyama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Funkyama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Funkyama's leg. Funkyama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez wants to slow Funkyama down by chopping away at his legs.
Funkyama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Funkyama fails to land the takedown.
Funkyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Funkyama shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funkyama tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez 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.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funkyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez passes Funkyama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funkyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Funkyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Sanchez 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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a hook but Funkyama blocks it.
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez wants to counter with a clinch but Funkyama pushes him away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Funkyama avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Funkyama feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Funkyama moves out of range.
Funkyama attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funkyama's calf.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funkyama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Funkyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez rushes Funkyama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown.
Funkyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Funkyama wants a takedown.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkyama being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Funkyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Funkyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Sanchez.
Oswaldo Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Sanchez works on Funkyama's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funkyama blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Funkyama prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Funkyama looking for a takedown.
A short right from Sanchez.
Funkyama is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Funkyama can't get the takedown.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Funkyama controls his hands.
Funkyama takes a shot to the head.
Aoki Funkyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oswaldo Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funkyama is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldo Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Sanchez!
An out of breath Oswaldo Sanchez 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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