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ROF's MP 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Kerouac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. Kerouac has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Mike Smith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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224 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Holden Kerouac!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Kerouac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kerouac.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kerouac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerouac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kerouac's head but Kerouac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerouac fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Kerouac.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kerouac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerouac dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Kerouac's head.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kerouac ducks down to avoid it.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerouac defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kerouac misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kerouac looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Kerouac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kerouac's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Kerouac crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Kerouac moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Kerouac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith thuds a left hand into Kerouac's body.
Kerouac looks gassed!
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerouac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kerouac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kerouac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to bum rush Kerouac with a series of wild strikes but Kerouac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith forces Kerouac back against the cage and clinches.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Smith.
Kerouac is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kerouac.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a body punch but Kerouac moves out of range.
Kerouac shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerouac. Kerouac gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerouac is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kerouac tries to pass.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kerouac tries to pass.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kerouac from controlling successfully.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kerouac tries to pass.
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.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerouac.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith punishes Kerouac's body with a nice straight punch.
Kerouac is breathing heavily.
Kerouac dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Kerouac avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kerouac.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Kerouac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kerouac gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerouac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Kerouac down.
Kerouac slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerouac moves away.
Smith misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerouac.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Kerouac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Kerouac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerouac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerouac tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Kerouac shoots in.
Kerouac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Kerouac slips a straight right by Smith.
Mike Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerouac can do to turn this around?
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.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Kerouac on that attempt.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Kerouac slips under a jab.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerouac. Kerouac gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Kerouac.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Kerouac seems unphased.
Kerouac shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kerouac takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Kerouac fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Kerouac has a takedown stuffed.
Holden Kerouac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kerouac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith stalks Kerouac and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kerouac's face. Kerouac staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerouac defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Basje Schrauwen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colo Colo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schrauwen's entrance music is Arsonist's Prayer by Catharsis. A fine choice. Basje Schrauwen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Basje Schrauwen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colo Colo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schrauwen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schrauwen closes the distance and pushes Colo back into the cage.
Schrauwen avoids the elbow strike from Colo, against the cage.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Colo Colo has been cut.
Schrauwen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Colo lands with a left to the head.
Schrauwen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schrauwen stalling in the clinch.
Colo trying to control the position but instead, Schrauwen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Colo into the cage.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
Schrauwen lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Schrauwen.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen connects with a knee to the head.
Colo is rocked!
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Colo is still on wobbly legs! Can Schrauwen finish him?
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
That has opened up Colo Colo's cut even more.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
Schrauwen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Colo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schrauwen scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colo looking to throw knees to the head but Schrauwen is blocking nicely.
Colo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schrauwen is struggling to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Colo looks gassed!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Colo seems to have recovered his senses.
Schrauwen scores with a knee to the head.
Colo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schrauwen avoids it.
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen working Colo over with knees to the body.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
The referee calls for Schrauwen to work.
Schrauwen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen scores with a knee to the head.
Colo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schrauwen avoids it.
Colo trying to control the position but instead, Schrauwen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Colo into the cage.
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen lands a nice elbow.
Schrauwen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
Colo takes an elbow to the temple.
Colo wants to get back to striking at distance but Schrauwen won't allow it.
Colo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schrauwen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schrauwen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schrauwen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Colo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schrauwen obliges.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
Colo trying to control the position but instead, Schrauwen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Colo into the cage.
Colo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schrauwen lands an elbow inside that Colo shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Schrauwen.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen lands a good knee to the midsection. Colo won't want to take too many of those.
Colo misses with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Schrauwen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Colo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Colo struggles to land a body shot inside as Schrauwen controls his hands.
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
Colo has Schrauwen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schrauwen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Basje Schrauwen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colo Colo.
Schrauwen landing knees to the body.
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen blocks an elbow strike from Colo.
Colo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schrauwen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Schrauwen.
Schrauwen lands a nice knee to the body.
Schrauwen connects with a knee to the head.
Colo tries to score a body lock takedown but Schrauwen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Colo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Colo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schrauwen is stalling here.
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.
Schrauwen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Colo is trying to maintain a safe position but Schrauwen gets an underhook and turns Colo into the cage.
Schrauwen blocks an elbow strike from Colo.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
Schrauwen blocks an uppercut.
Colo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schrauwen blocks an uppercut.
Colo tries to break free but Schrauwen pushes him back against the cage.
Schrauwen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schrauwen blocks a body shot from Colo.
Colo wants to get back to striking at distance but Schrauwen won't allow it.
Colo misses with an elbow over the top.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Colo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Colo letting Schrauwen take a breather here.
Schrauwen scores with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basje Schrauwen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colo Colo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Colo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schrauwen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colo takes an elbow to the temple.
Schrauwen lands an elbow inside that Colo shrugs off.
Schrauwen slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Colo tries to break the clinch but Schrauwen is controlling the position.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the body.
Schrauwen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Colo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schrauwen's brow.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
Colo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schrauwen lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schrauwen lands an elbow just above Colo 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colo misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Colo throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Colo.
Colo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schrauwen prevents it.
Colo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schrauwen blocks it with crossed arms.
Schrauwen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schrauwen connects with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen scores a nice knee to the body.
Schrauwen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen tries to land a knee to the head but Colo blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schrauwen.
Colo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schrauwen avoiding damage as Colo throws knees to the body.
Colo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schrauwen lands an elbow inside.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schrauwen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Colo's defenses.
Colo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schrauwen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Schrauwen.
Schrauwen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Colo's efforts to push away.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Colo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schrauwen is keeping busy.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
Schrauwen misses with a knee strike.
Colo is trying to maintain a safe position but Schrauwen gets an underhook and turns Colo into the cage.
Schrauwen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Colo wants to break free but Schrauwen has control.
Colo misses with some punches.
Colo tries to circle away but Schrauwen has him pinned against the cage.
Schrauwen lands a nice elbow.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schrauwen is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Colo misses with an elbow over the top.
Colo stalling in the clinch but Schrauwen improves position.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Colo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schrauwen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schrauwen landing knees to the body.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
Colo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schrauwen working Colo over with knees to the body.
Schrauwen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Colo tries to land knees in the clinch but Schrauwen avoids the damage to the body.
Colo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schrauwen is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Colo takes a knee to the side of the body.
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.
Schrauwen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Colo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schrauwen lands an elbow that stopped Colo in his tracks for a moment.
Schrauwen working Colo over with knees to the body.
Schrauwen leaning against his opponent.
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen stalling the fight.
Colo is trying to break free.
Colo is trying to force a seperation but Schrauwen has the dominant position.
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
Colo wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schrauwen effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Basje Schrauwen.
Colo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basje Schrauwen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colo Colo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schrauwen clinches with his opponent.
Colo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schrauwen working Colo over with knees to the body.
Schrauwen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Colo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schrauwen prevents it.
Colo misses with the head strike.
Schrauwen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schrauwen landing knees to the body.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
Schrauwen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schrauwen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Colo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colo swats away the attempt to clinch by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen doesn't manage to clinch there - Colo circles away.
Colo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schrauwen moves into range and clinches up with Colo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrauwen pressing his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Schrauwen.
Schrauwen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Colo tries a knee to the head but Schrauwen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schrauwen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Colo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Colo stalling in the clinch but Schrauwen improves position.
Schrauwen lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Basje Schrauwen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schrauwen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Colo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schrauwen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two 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.
Schrauwen crunches a lovely knee into Colo's ribcage.
Colo trying to stall but Schrauwen improves his position.
Schrauwen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schrauwen has Colo pressed against the cage, preventing Colo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Colo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Colo trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Schrauwen.
Colo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
Schrauwen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schrauwen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Schrauwen.
Colo connects with a knee to the head.
Colo letting Schrauwen take a breather here.
Colo has had enough of the clinch but Schrauwen keeps him there for the moment.
Schrauwen working Colo over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schrauwen's defenses.
Schrauwen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Colo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Come on Schrauwen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Colo is trying to stall.
Schrauwen stalls.
Schrauwen avoids a wild elbow strike from Colo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Schrauwen.
Schrauwen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
Colo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schrauwen keeps control of Colo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Colo is trying to break free.
Colo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Colo jumps guard but Schrauwen stands there with Colo around his waist. Colo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schrauwen avoiding damage as Colo throws knees to the body.
Colo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Colo trying to land knees to the body.
Colo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schrauwen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Basje Schrauwen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colo Colo.
Schrauwen crunches a lovely knee into Colo's ribcage.
Colo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schrauwen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schrauwen as Colo tries to tie him up.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
Colo tries to circle away but Schrauwen has him pinned against the cage.
Colo takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colo tries for a takedown but Schrauwen manages to get underhooks.
Schrauwen is struggling to control the position.
Colo misses with a knee to the head.
Colo Colo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schrauwen avoiding damage as Colo throws knees to the body.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colo's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basje Schrauwen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schrauwen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basje Schrauwen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piero Panzanaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LuLi Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piero Panzanaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LuLi Pro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panzanaro has closed the distance and engaged Pro in a clinch.
Pro takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like LuLi Pro has been cut.
Panzanaro pulls guard.
Panzanaro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panzanaro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Panzanaro wants to get back to his feet but Pro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panzanaro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panzanaro tries to get out of the position.
Pro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panzanaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pro looks gassed!
Pro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Panzanaro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pro.
Panzanaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pro leaves Panzanaro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pro gets caught flat footed, as Panzanaro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Panzanaro working some strikes from top position.
Pro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panzanaro.
Pro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Panzanaro lands a couple of digs.
Pro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panzanaro is aware though and is defending well.
Panzanaro landing some decent shots from guard.
Panzanaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Panzanaro is looking to stand up but Pro won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pro trying to keep a closed guard but Panzanaro is proving a slippery customer.
Panzanaro postures up in Pro's guard and throws a big left but Pro blocks it.
Pro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Panzanaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panzanaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panzanaro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panzanaro.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panzanaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panzanaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panzanaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pro has his foot on Panzanaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panzanaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Panzanaro trying to control but Pro is working from the bottom.
Panzanaro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzanaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Pro has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panzanaro wanted to stand there but Pro had control of the position.
Pro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panzanaro.
Panzanaro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panzanaro has managed to get both his arms back between Pro's legs - danger averted.
Pro has his foot on Panzanaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panzanaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Panzanaro wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panzanaro lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panzanaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panzanaro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panzanaro can pounce on him.
Pro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panzanaro is fending him off so far but Pro persists. Nope, Panzanaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Panzanaro pushes Pro up against the cage in a clinch.
Panzanaro looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piero Panzanaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pro wants a takedown.
Pro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Panzanaro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Panzanaro lands a nice elbow.
Panzanaro stalling against the cage.
Panzanaro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pro just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piero Panzanaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LuLi Pro'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.
Panzanaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panzanaro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pro is fending him off so far but Panzanaro persists. Nope, Pro circles away and we're back to standing.
Pro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Piero Panzanaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panzanaro has managed to clinch.
Panzanaro connects with a knee to the head.
Panzanaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Panzanaro with a knee to the head.
Panzanaro jumps guard but Pro stands there with Panzanaro around his waist. Panzanaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Panzanaro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Panzanaro tries to land a knee to the head but Pro blocks with his arms.
Panzanaro looking to throw knees to the head but Pro is blocking nicely.
Panzanaro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pro.
Pro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Panzanaro prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro can't get the takedown.
Piero Panzanaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LuLi Pro.
Panzanaro wants a takedown but no success here.
Pro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Panzanaro's efforts to push away.
Pro tries for a takedown but Panzanaro manages to get underhooks.
Panzanaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Panzanaro jumps into guard, dragging Pro to the mat.
Pro preventing the sweep.
Pro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pro drops back looking for a leg! Panzanaro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panzanaro manages to kick Pro off! Pro jumps back into Panzanaro's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pro passes into half guard.
Pro is trying to work for a kimura but Panzanaro is defending well.
Pro is looking to take a break and control but Panzanaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panzanaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panzanaro is defending against the submission attempts here by Pro.
Pro is thwarting Panzanaro's attempts to control the position.
Pro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panzanaro defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Panzanaro is staying active underneath Pro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Panzanaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panzanaro has closed the distance and engaged Pro in a clinch.
Pro takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panzanaro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pro 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.
Pro throws a strike but Panzanaro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piero Panzanaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on LuLi Pro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pro with a poor takedown
and Panzanaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panzanaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panzanaro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panzanaro scores with a knee to the head.
Panzanaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Panzanaro connects with a knee to the head.
Panzanaro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panzanaro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Panzanaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Panzanaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pro's head.
Pro is looking for a sweep. Panzanaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pro is trying to stand up here but Panzanaro is controlling him well.
Panzanaro wants to free his trapped foot but Pro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Panzanaro winds up and cracks Pro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro actively working from the bottom here.
Pro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panzanaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Panzanaro gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Panzanaro obliges.
A short body shot lands from Panzanaro as the two fighters clinch.
Pro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Panzanaro.
Panzanaro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pro uses from the top position.
Pro gets to his feet. Panzanaro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Panzanaro is trying to defend but Pro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pro prevents Panzanaro from improving his position.
Panzanaro is trying to stand back up but Pro is controlling him
Pro trying to control from half guard but Panzanaro is working away.
Panzanaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pro throwing shots but Panzanaro is blocking nicely.
Pro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Panzanaro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pro looking for a guillotine from mount but Panzanaro is having none of it.
Panzanaro is looking to improve his position but Pro isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Panzanaro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Panzanaro!
Piero Panzanaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pro has his foot on Panzanaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panzanaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Pro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Panzanaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pro on the ground.
Panzanaro trying to control but Pro is working from the bottom.
Pro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piero Panzanaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panzanaro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piero Panzanaro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Olivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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278 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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231 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Olivia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krammer Hussein!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein rushes Olivia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olivia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Olivia tries for a takedown but Hussein manages to get underhooks.
Hussein has clasped his hands together around Olivia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hussein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Olivia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hussein is trying to get an arm triangle but Olivia is defending well.
Olivia gets back to half guard.
Olivia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussein.
Olivia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussein on the ground.
Olivia is looking to improve his position.
Hussein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olivia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hussein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein trying to control the action but Olivia is working from the bottom.
Olivia wants to get back to his feet.
Olivia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Olivia tries to get out of the position.
Hussein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Olivia defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hussein wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Olivia missing with a left hand there. Hussein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olivia misses with a wild combination.
Olivia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Olivia finds it's way through Hussein's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hussein rushes Olivia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olivia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hussein shoots for a double leg takedown but Olivia sprawls well. He's pushed Hussein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sergio Olivia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hussein.
Sergio Olivia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krammer Hussein.
Hussein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olivia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hussein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Olivia looks to land a combination. Hussein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hussein looks gassed!
Hussein has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Olivia.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hussein struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olivia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olivia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Olivia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Olivia is looking to take a break and control but Hussein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olivia uses his free foot to push down on Hussein's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hussein.
A nice elbow there by Olivia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein tries to hold on but Olivia postures up.
Olivia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hussein can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Olivia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Olivia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Olivia throws a nice looking combination but Hussein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olivia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olivia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Olivia lands with a kick to the temple. Hussein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Olivia throws a good cross that connects.
Olivia connects with a right hand. Hussein shakes it off.
Hussein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olivia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt
and Olivia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein has his takedown stuffed
and Olivia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sergio Olivia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krammer Hussein.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Olivia, right into the meat.
Olivia throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Olivia - just one landing.
Olivia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Olivia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Olivia landing strikes.
Hussein wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hussein wants to control but Olivia postures up.
Olivia looks up at the clock and then as Hussein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Olivia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hussein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olivia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hussein is pushing Olivia's head away, looking to escape. Olivia manages to hold on to the position though.
Olivia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Olivia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hussein some visible discomfort.
Olivia lands a nice forearm strike.
Hussein is rocked!
Hussein is trying to control Olivia's posture but Olivia avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hussein is still in real trouble! Can Olivia finish him?
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!
Hussein tries to improve position but can't.
Hussein seems to have recovered his senses.
Olivia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Olivia lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Olivia working away.
Sergio Olivia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hussein tries to bench press Olivia off him but Olivia keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Olivia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hussein is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hussein is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hussein wants to control but Olivia postures up.
Olivia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hussein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein tries to get to full guard but Olivia has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Olivia connects with a nice short shot to Hussein's temple.
Olivia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hussein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Olivia is working away from the top position though.
Hussein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Olivia kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.
Hussein is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olivia misses with a low kick.
Hussein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olivia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olivia instigates a clinch.
Olivia prevents the takedown attempt.
Olivia has clasped his hands together around Hussein's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hussein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hussein stalling away here and it's allowed Olivia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hussein trying to control but Olivia is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Olivia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Olivia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olivia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hussein in his tracks.
Olivia tries to keep at a distance but Hussein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hussein has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Olivia regains guard immediately.
Hussein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hussein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Olivia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hussein has Olivia in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussein scores with a nice shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olivia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hussein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hussein has escaped and now he's on top!
Hussein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olivia keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Hussein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olivia pulls Hussein in close to prevent any damage.
Hussein trying to control but Olivia is working from the bottom.
Hussein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Olivia's guard.
Hussein throwing strikes but missing.
Hussein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Olivia misses with an uppercut.
Hussein defending well as Olivia loads up on a big left hand.
Olivia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hussein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Olivia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Olivia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hussein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hussein is pressed up against the cage. Olivia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hussein down to the mat. Hussein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
Hussein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olivia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krammer Hussein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Olivia misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein wants to clinch.
Hussein forces Olivia back against the cage and clinches.
Olivia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Olivia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olivia gets underhooks to prevent Hussein's takedown attempt.
Hussein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hussein lands a body shot.
Hussein manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olivia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sergio Olivia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olivia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hussein scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Krammer Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussein misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krammer Hussein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olivia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Olivia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martyn Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has chosen dig it deeper just to throw it away as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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22
176 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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25
174 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martyn Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chong Li!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li has a takedown stuffed.
Li throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawrence's waist but Lawrence gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Li off to one side.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martyn Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Li.
Lawrence looks to land a combination. Li sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Li looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawrence scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lawrence napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Li goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lawrence rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Li's guard! Nice work there by Lawrence!
Lawrence wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
Lawrence stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
Li shoots in and drives through. Lawrence sprawls well.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawrence wants it to stay on the feet.
Li fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li looks gassed!
Li dives in and grabs Lawrence's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawrence pushes down on Li's head and hops out.
Li feints and as Lawrence raises his hands in defense, Li changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Li postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawrence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Li, into his guard.
Lawrence wants to stand but Li has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lawrence stuffs the takedown.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Li darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Li is looking for a kimura here.
Li wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Li tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martyn Lawrence dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Li or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence which made him look bad.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely.
Martyn Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Li.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawrence is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Lawrence circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Lawrence as Li shoots in.
Lawrence slaps away a takedown attempt from Li, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawrence is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Lawrence circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawrence lands a jab to Li's midsection.
Lawrence throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Li's head.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Lawrence connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martyn Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li shoots in for a double leg but Lawrence sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawrence lands a glancing blow to the side of Li's head.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawrence as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li shoots in and drives through. Lawrence sprawls well.
Li shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawrence moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Lawrence thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Li dives in and grabs Lawrence's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawrence pushes down on Li's head and hops out.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Lawrence throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martyn Lawrence dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
Li shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Li shoots in and drives through. Lawrence sprawls well.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
Li closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawrence circles away.
Martyn Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Lawrence slaps away a takedown attempt from Li, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a head kick. Li smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence scores with a nice head shot.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lawrence.
Martyn Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawrence wants it to stay on the feet.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawrence as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lawrence lands a glancing blow to the side of Li's head.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li dives in and grabs Lawrence's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawrence pushes down on Li's head and hops out.
Li shoots in and drives through. Lawrence sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a nice outside leg kick.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Li has a takedown stuffed.
Chong Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence slaps away a takedown attempt from Li, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawrence pinned against the cage. Lawrence gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martyn Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawrence, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martyn Lawrence!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Dillinger Escape Plan - 43% Burnt. 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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23
163 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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25
158 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masatupo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Masatupo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masatupo is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones tries to roll over but Masatupo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Masatupo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Masatupo's back!
Masatupo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scoring with strikes but Masatupo is staying in there.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Masatupo slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masatupo sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones thows a huge punch but Masatupo dodges it nicely.
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.
Masatupo is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masatupo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones prevents Masatupo from getting back to his feet.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masatupo is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for a kimura but Masatupo is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masatupo defending against the ground and pound.
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Masatupo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Masatupo.
Jones regains half guard.
Masatupo controlling the action here.
Jones moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Masatupo postures up.
Masatupo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Masatupo looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Masatupo wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Masatupo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carl Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masatupo has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Masatupo prevents the takedown attempt.
Masatupo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Masatupo blocks with his arms.
Jones taking a breather.
Masatupo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masatupo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masatupo is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masatupo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masatupo prevents it.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masatupo prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masatupo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Masatupo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Masatupo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Masatupo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masatupo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Masatupo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Masatupo prevents Jones from improving his position.
Masatupo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masatupo trying to control the pace.
Masatupo is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Masatupo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo postures up.
Jones wants to sweep here but Masatupo controlling him for the moment.
Masatupo throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masatupo is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masatupo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masatupo tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Masatupo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Masatupo throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Masatupo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masatupo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Masatupo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masatupo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haiki Masatupo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Masatupo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Masatupo pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masatupo scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Masatupo's ribcage.
Masatupo landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Masatupo misses with a punch on the inside.
Masatupo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masatupo scores with a knee to the head.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Masatupo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masatupo pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo breaks the clinch.
Masatupo moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Masatupo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Haiki Masatupo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Masatupo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masatupo tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Masatupo tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Masatupo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Masatupo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masatupo is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masatupo with a knee to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Masatupo slows down the pace here.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masatupo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo misses with a knee to the head.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masatupo.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Masatupo looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Masatupo keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Masatupo.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Masatupo blocks with his arms.
Masatupo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Masatupo is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Masatupo has his back to the cage.
Masatupo lands with a right to the head.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masatupo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Masatupo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masatupo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Masatupo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masatupo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masatupo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masatupo scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masatupo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masatupo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Masatupo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masatupo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masatupo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masatupo closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masatupo with a knee to the head.
Masatupo wants to stall.
Jones has Masatupo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masatupo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo misses with a knee to the head.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masatupo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masatupo blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masatupo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Masatupo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masatupo darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masatupo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Masatupo is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haiki Masatupo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masatupo 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haiki Masatupo!
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