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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Daddio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot has chosen I Killed the Pirates as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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181 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Daddio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddio throws a series of punches but Broadfoot moves out of range.
Daddio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Broadfoot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daddio is trying to defend but Broadfoot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daddio trying to control but Broadfoot postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadfoot works his way into side control.
Broadfoot is working Daddio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Broadfoot lands an elbow.
Broadfoot works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Daddio is looking to regain half guard here but Broadfoot keeps moving and retains side control.
Broadfoot works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Broadfoot lands an elbow.
Broadfoot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Daddio, who protects the arm well.
Broadfoot working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daddio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot working the head and body with strikes.
Broadfoot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Broadfoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daddio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daddio can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daddio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Broadfoot lands some shots froms side control.
Broadfoot cracks Daddio with a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Broadfoot working the body and head with strikes.
Broadfoot is putting a hurting on Daddio here, landing some big shots from side control.
Daddio is looking to regain half guard here but Broadfoot keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Daddio is looking to regain half guard here but Broadfoot keeps moving and retains side control.
Broadfoot working the ground and pound from side control.
Broadfoot trying to control the action but Daddio is working from the bottom.
Daddio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Daddio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Broadfoot grinds an elbow into Daddio's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daddio wants to control but Broadfoot postures up.
Broadfoot is chipping away with strikes.
Daddio is breathing heavily.
Broadfoot works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Broadfoot trying to control the action but Daddio is working from the bottom.
Broadfoot working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Broadfoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Broadfoot lands some shots froms side control.
Broadfoot grinds an elbow into Daddio's temple.
Daddio taking punishment in the form of punches.
Broadfoot advances to full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Broadfoot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Daddio is in a horrible position here. Broadfoot smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Broadfoot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Daddio is rocked!
Daddio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Daddio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Broadfoot lands a big elbow.
Daddio takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Broadfoot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Daddio taking shots to the head.
Broadfoot with a couple of short strikes.
Broadfoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broadfoot has control of Daddio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Daddio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Daddio seems to have got his legs back now.
Broadfoot is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Daddio throwing hammer fists to the chest of Broadfoot. What's that going to do exactly?
Broadfoot is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Broadfoot landing shots from mount.
Broadfoot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Broadfoot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Broadfoot lands with some strikes.
Broadfoot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daddio takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Broadfoot punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Broadfoot.
Daddio is in a horrible position here. Broadfoot smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peregrin Broadfoot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Broadfoot misses with a straight right.
Broadfoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daddio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Broadfoot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Broadfoot.
Broadfoot advances to half guard.
Broadfoot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Broadfoot is nestled in close to Daddio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Broadfoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Broadfoot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peregrin Broadfoot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broadfoot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Broadfoot working Daddio over with strikes.
Broadfoot 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.
Broadfoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot working Daddio over with strikes.
Broadfoot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Broadfoot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daddio is just riding it out for now. Broadfoot eventually gives up the hold.
Broadfoot wants to work for an arm triangle but Daddio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Broadfoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Broadfoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daddio defends it well.
Broadfoot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daddio takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot landing strikes from the mount and Daddio is in trouble!
Daddio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Broadfoot with a couple of short strikes.
Broadfoot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Broadfoot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Daddio is bucking up trying to escape but Broadfoot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Daddio wants to hold on but Broadfoot pushes him away.
Broadfoot landing punches.
Broadfoot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Broadfoot raining down shots from the mount!
Daddio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Broadfoot lands a big shot there that rocks Daddio but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Broadfoot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Broadfoot working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Broadfoot with a couple of short strikes.
Daddio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Broadfoot working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Broadfoot is landing with some decent strikes but Daddio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Broadfoot dominating with strikes here.
Broadfoot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Broadfoot wants to control the pace but Daddio is squirming around nicely.
Daddio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Broadfoot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daddio hang on?
Broadfoot lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Daddio is looking to get to half guard.
Daddio is in a horrible position here. Broadfoot smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Daddio wants to hold on but Broadfoot pushes him away.
Broadfoot postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Daddio looks a forlorn figure.
Broadfoot landing punches.
Broadfoot looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Broadfoot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Broadfoot punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daddio tries to hold on but Broadfoot pushes him away.
Broadfoot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daddio hang on?
Daddio takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Broadfoot breaks from Daddio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peregrin Broadfoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Daddio gets caught flat footed, as Broadfoot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daddio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broadfoot is aware though and is defending well.
Broadfoot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Broadfoot working some strikes from top position.
Broadfoot with a nice head shot there.
Broadfoot stands up over Daddio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Broadfoot lands a couple of digs.
Broadfoot drops back looking for a leg! Daddio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daddio manages to kick Broadfoot off! Broadfoot jumps back into Daddio's guard.
Broadfoot wants to pass the guard but Daddio is keeping the position.
Broadfoot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Broadfoot cracks Daddio with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daddio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Broadfoot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Broadfoot working the ground and pound.
Daddio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Daddio tries to get to full guard but Broadfoot has control of the leg.
Broadfoot is working for a kimura but Daddio is defending it quite comfortably.
Broadfoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daddio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Broadfoot scores with a couple of nice shots.
Broadfoot working over Daddio with some ground and pound. Daddio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Broadfoot scores with a couple of nice shots.
Broadfoot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Broadfoot winds up and cracks Daddio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Broadfoot prevents Daddio from improving his position.
Broadfoot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daddio tries to roll over but Broadfoot keeps him under control.
Broadfoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Broadfoot lands with a punch from half guard.
Daddio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Broadfoot scores with a couple of nice shots.
Broadfoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daddio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Broadfoot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddio is trying to get back to full guard.
Broadfoot is looking to advance position but Daddio won't allow it.
Daddio trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Broadfoot lands a nice short elbow.
Daddio actively working from the bottom here.
Broadfoot is nestled in close to Daddio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Broadfoot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daddio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Broadfoot winds up and cracks Daddio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Broadfoot is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot lands strikes from half guard.
Daddio looking for submissions off his back.
Broadfoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Broadfoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Broadfoot there.
Daddio is in trouble now - Broadfoot has advanced to mount!
Don Daddio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broadfoot with good strikes from the mount here!
Daddio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Broadfoot with shots to the head and body - Daddio looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peregrin Broadfoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broadfoot 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peregrin Broadfoot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Zito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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260 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vinny Zito!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabbit wants to clinch up but Zito keeps it at a distance.
Zito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zito misses with a two punch combination.
Zito throws a solid leg kick but Rabbit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zito.
Zito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zito is looking to score with low kicks.
Zito misses with a wild combination.
Zito gets caught flat footed, as Rabbit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbit trying to control but Zito is working from the bottom.
Zito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rabbit is looking to work some ground and pound but Zito has wrist control.
Zito trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zito throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zito thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rabbit gets a clinch.
Zito is trying to maintain a safe position but Rabbit gets an underhook and turns Zito into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rabbit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rabbit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rabbit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zitos head.
Rabbit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rabbit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zito tries to stall but Rabbit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rabbit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rabbit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zito tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rabbit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zito's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zito striking off his back but it's not causing Rabbit any problems.
Rabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but Zito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zito throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zito keeping moving, preventing Rabbit from controlling successfully.
Rabbit is breathing heavily.
Zito throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zito doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabbit feints and as Zito raises his hands in defense, Rabbit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zito throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zito has control of Rabbit's left arm, preventing Rabbit from doing any damage.
Zito throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zito striking off his back but it's not causing Rabbit any problems.
Rabbit postures up.
Zito thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rabbit looking to pass the guard.
Rabbit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rabbit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zito misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Rabbit counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zito!
Zito is looking to improve his position but Rabbit isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zito bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zito works over Rabbit with some ground and pound from guard.
Zito won't allow Rabbit to sweep him here.
Rabbit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zito.
Rabbit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zito is one step ahead there.
Zito postures up in Rabbit's guard and throws a big left but Rabbit blocks it.
Zito lands a couple of digs.
Zito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zito connects with a couple of short punches.
Zito lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Rabbit dominated that round.
That's time! Rabbit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rabbit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zito.
Zito slips a jab and a cross from Rabbit.
Rabbit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rabbit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zito throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zito throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zito working to try and regain half guard.
Zito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rabbit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zito is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zito throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito is desperately trying to improve his position but Rabbit has a good base and remains in mount.
Zito bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rabbit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rabbit trying to keep a closed guard but Zito is proving a slippery customer.
Zito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbit looking for a sweep. Not yet Rabbit, not yet.
Zito stops Rabbit from standing up.
Zito is looking to work some ground and pound but Rabbit has wrist control.
Rabbit wants to sweep here but Zito controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
Zito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zito throws a leg kick which misses Rabbit's front leg but catches the back leg as Rabbit tries to avoid it.
Zito throws a body punch but Rabbit moves out of range.
Zito throws a body punch but Rabbit moves out of range.
Zito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabbit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rabbit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vinny Zito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zito misses with a combination
and Rabbit counters with a head kick. That will keep Zito thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zito is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zito throws a right hand that Rabbit ducks under and follows up with a left that Rabbit also avoids with ease.
Rabbit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zito's waist but Zito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rabbit off to one side.
Rabbit slips a jab and a cross from Zito.
Zito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zito throws a leg kick but Rabbit checks it.
Zito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rabbit.
Rabbit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zito misses with a looping right.
Zito tries to work over Rabbit's front leg with a kick but Rabbit checks it.
Rabbit avoids the body shot from Zito.
Peter Rabbit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zito takes a swing at Rabbit's ribcage but misses.
Zito throws a series of punches but Rabbit moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rabbit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zito counters with a one-two to the body.
Zito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rabbit counters with a single leg into guard. Zito didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zito will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zito tries to strike from the bottom.
Zito throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Peter Rabbit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zito is pulling down on Rabbit's head to control his posture.
Zito throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinny Zito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Rabbit dodges the punch combination from Zito.
Zito wants to slow Rabbit down by chopping away at his legs.
Zito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zito tries to clinch there but Rabbit circles away.
Rabbit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rabbit.
Zito closes the distance and clinches.
Zito wants to stall.
Rabbit taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rabbit lands a body shot.
Rabbit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zito just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rabbit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zito is trying to maintain a safe position but Rabbit gets an underhook and turns Zito into the cage.
Zito prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Rabbit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zito looking to throw knees to the head but Rabbit is blocking nicely.
Zito just leaning against Rabbit, taking a breather.
Rabbit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zito stalling the fight.
Rabbit can't break the clinch.
Zito is trying to maintain a safe position but Rabbit gets an underhook and turns Zito into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zito throws an elbow but misses.
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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zito.
Rabbit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rabbit tries for a takedown but Zito manages to get underhooks.
Zito effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vinny Zito.
Zito misses with a wild combination.
Zito scores with a hook to the body. Rabbit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zito missing with a left hand there. Rabbit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zito misses with an uppercut. Rabbit saw that one coming.
Rabbit walks into a jab.
Zito throws a combination. Rabbit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Peter Rabbit has been cut.
Vinny Zito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zito misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Zito.
Zito throws a body punch but Rabbit moves out of range.
Zito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rabbit's head.
Zito throws a body punch but Rabbit moves out of range.
Rabbit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zito misses with a looping right.
Zito swinging wildly here.
Zito avoids the body shot from Rabbit.
Zito misses with a head kick.
Zito throws a shot from downtown. Rabbit moves away and avoids it.
Zito misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit fails to land the takedown.
Zito moves in looking to clinch but Rabbit pushes him off.
Zito throws a combination that misses
and Rabbit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zito doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rabbit is standing up over Zito. Zito looks to escape but Rabbit dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zito manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rabbit's best efforts.
Zito won't allow Rabbit to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zito wants to control but Rabbit is keeping busy.
Rabbit is looking to advance position but Zito won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Zito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zito has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Zito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikky Abby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikky Abby could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to BJ Penn's chin.
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183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikky Abby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abby clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Penn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abby drops Penn with a big knee straight up the middle! Penn is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Penn is rocked!
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Abby instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Abby.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Abby finish him?
Abby has Penn pressed against the cage. He pushes Penn back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Abby throws a beautiful elbow that sends Penn crashing to the floor! Abby piles on the pressure with more strikes! Penn is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikky Abby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tay Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let It Rock. 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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180 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tay Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Thompson pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith is trying to stand.
Thompson 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.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson working Smith over with strikes.
Thompson is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Thompson is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Thompson 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.
Thompson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson stops Smith from standing up.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Thompson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Thompson pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thompson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Smith is not content to let Thompson control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a hook.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thompson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Thompson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Thompson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thompson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thompson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith trying desperately to get to his feet.
Thompson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Amir Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thompson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Thompson dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith lands a head shot.
Tay Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amir Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amir Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Thompson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thompson manages to pass to side control.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is trying to stand.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson prevents Smith from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amir Thompson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kaeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaeo has chosen On Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Kaeo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaeo is just out of range.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaeo.
Kaeo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rua as he avoids it easily.
Rua lands with a nice body punch.
Rua works Kaeo's body with a nice hook.
Kaeo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rua!
Kaeo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kaeo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaeo is thwarting Rua's attempts to control the position.
Kaeo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua is looking to control Kaeo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rua avoid being mounted?
Kaeo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaeo prevents Rua from improving his position.
Rua looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Kaeo misses
and Rua counters with a right hand to the body.
Rua lands a head kick!
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Kaeo with that takedown attempt.
Kaeo looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Kaeo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua tries to roll over but Kaeo keeps him under control.
Rua trying to hold on to Kaeo's head to control him but Kaeo postures up.
Rua wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Kaeo is very close to passing his half guard.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaeo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rua scores with a nice strike.
Kaeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaeo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Kaeo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kaeo showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaeo controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Kaeo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rua kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Kaeo throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Kaeo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rua 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.
Kaeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Kaeo postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaeo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kaeo.
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.
Kaeo tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaeo looks gassed!
Rua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rua cracks Kaeo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dan Kaeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Kaeo scores with a takedown into Rua's guard.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaeo preventing the sweep.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Rua 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.
Kaeo works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaeo preventing the sweep.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaeo is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Kaeo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Kaeo.
Rua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaeo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rua sprawls well initially but Kaeo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaeo is keen to just control but Rua is a slippery customer.
Rua trying to control but Kaeo postures up.
Kaeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rua!
Rua wants to hold on but Kaeo pushes him away.
Kaeo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaeo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rua?
Rua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaeo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Kaeo's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaeo lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaeo wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaeo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Kaeo.
Rua wants to hold on but Kaeo pushes him away.
Kaeo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rua hang on?
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
Dan Kaeo has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Kaeo.
A nice elbow there by Kaeo.
Rua tries to buck Kaeo off but he can't manage it.
Rua is trying to escape the mount.
Kaeo landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaeo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kaeo lands a big shot there that rocks Rua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rua is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo wants to finish this one by submission but Rua is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaeo.
Kaeo unloading with bombs!
Kaeo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaeo lands a nice shot to the head.
Kaeo looking to finish Rua with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rua!
Rua is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaeo lands with some strikes.
Kaeo lands with some strikes.
Rua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaeo trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
Kaeo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo lands a nice shot to the head.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Rua that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rua can't escape the position.
Kaeo breaks from Rua's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kaeo landing punches.
Kaeo landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Rua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaeo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rua can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rua seems to have got his legs back now.
Rua is looking to get to half guard.
Rua wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kaeo.
Kaeo is landing with some decent strikes but Rua is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to control but Kaeo is having none of it.
Kaeo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rua's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua wants to hold on but Kaeo pushes him away.
Kaeo prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
Rua in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kaeo prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
Kaeo has hold of Rua's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rua manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rua tries to hold on but Kaeo postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Kaeo.
Rua is bucking up trying to escape but Kaeo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kaeo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Kaeo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Rua connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rua!
Rua lands with a nice combination. Kaeo backs away looking to recover.
Kaeo shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaeo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rua gets caught flat footed, as Kaeo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua wants to stand but Kaeo is controlling the position.
Rua 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.
Kaeo postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Rua is trying to keep Kaeo in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab by Rua.
Rua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaeo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaeo lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaeo throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Kaeo thows a big elbow that misses.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaeo.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaeo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaeo is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaeo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Rua lands a high kick!
Kaeo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kaeo.
Good shot there by Rua.
Rua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Rua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaeo doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Rua finds it's way through Kaeo's defenses.
Rua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaeo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rua was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaeo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaeo stands up and waves to Rua to follow him.
Kaeo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rua connects with a single shot there.
Kaeo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rua sprawls well initially but Kaeo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Rua won't allow Kaeo to pass to mount.
Kaeo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Kaeo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaeo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua is trying to stand back up but Kaeo is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Rua. No joy for Kaeo on that attempt.
Rua lands a jab to the head.
Kaeo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaeo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaeo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Dan Kaeo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Kaeo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaeo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Kaeo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaeo 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Kaeo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between dave comton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Tomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rising Empire. dave comton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, dave comton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akio Tomi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from comton.
comton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tomi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tomi forces comton back against the cage and clinches.
Tomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomi. That's going to slow comton down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomi.
comton is looking to slow Tomi down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Tomi. No joy for comton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dave comton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomi closes the distance and clinches.
Tomi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through comton's defenses.
comton takes an elbow to the temple.
comton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
comton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tomi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomi lands an elbow that stopped comton in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
comton wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Tomi on the inside.
Tomi lands an elbow that stopped comton in his tracks for a moment.
comton is breathing heavily.
Tomi working comton over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on comton. That did some damage!
Tomi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tomi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tomi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomi thumps comton with a low kick.
Tomi scores with a leg kick.
Tomi drives through and clinches with comton against the cage.
Tomi lands an elbow inside that comton shrugs off.
comton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomi lands a big head kick that sends comton tumbling to the mat! Tomi takes a step backwards and waves comton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
comton is rocked!
Tomi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh comton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomi.
comton seems to have got his legs back now.
Tomi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! comton drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tomi follows comton to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Tomi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by DMX Intro. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Happy Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gilmore pushing down on Liddell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gilmore trying to mount his opponent but Liddell defends it.
Gilmore is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Liddell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gilmore gets the takedown into side control.
Liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddell tries to get out of the position.
Liddell wants to control but Gilmore postures up.
Gilmore has an Americana. Liddell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gilmore is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gilmore hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Happy Gilmore!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Young Drizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and one mind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drizzle comes to the cage accompanied by Go 2 Sleep Bitch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Young Drizzle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, one mind!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drizzle misses the jab.
mind shoots in and bounces Drizzle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
mind must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
mind throws a big right hand that misses.
mind wants to control from the top but Drizzle keeps moving.
Drizzle looking for a guillotine here but mind defends easily.
Drizzle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
mind trying to control but Drizzle is working from the bottom.
Drizzle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and mind defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drizzle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. mind stacks Drizzle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by mind!
mind trying to control the position but Drizzle is working away.
mind throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
mind advances to mount.
Drizzle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
mind throws some wild stikes that Drizzle manages to avoid easily.
mind looking to control but Drizzle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Drizzle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
mind looking for a sweep. Not yet mind, not yet.
Drizzle pushing down on mind's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drizzle is working for a submission of some sort.
Drizzle 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.
Drizzle is working for a submission of some sort.
mind has hold of Drizzle's hands but Drizzle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drizzle wants to work for an arm triangle but mind is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drizzle is looking for a kimura here.
mind regains full guard. Nicely done.
mind is trying to keep Drizzle in close.
mind working for a triangle but Drizzle defends it easily.
mind is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drizzle is aware though and is defending well.
mind pulls Drizzle in close to prevent any damage.
mind manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drizzle manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mind missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drizzle is on top in guard.
Drizzle advances position into side control!
mind looks gassed!
Drizzle wants to lay and pray for a moment but mind keeps working.
Drizzle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drizzle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drizzle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
mind is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drizzle off and has taken his back!
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 Young Drizzle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drizzle misses with an uppercut.
Young Drizzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drizzle gets a takedown into half guard.
mind trying to control here.
mind keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
mind has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drizzle is working away from the top position though.
mind is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drizzle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drizzle's back!
Drizzle is taking damage to the body and head.
mind wants to control but Drizzle is keeping busy.
Drizzle manages to reverse the position and now he's in mind's guard. Nice work there by Drizzle.
mind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drizzle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! mind is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! mind has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drizzle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drizzle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
mind throws and elbow that misses. Drizzle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in mind's guard. Nice move by Drizzle!
mind is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drizzle is aware though and is defending well.
mind looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
mind is breathing heavily.
Drizzle preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mind looking for a guillotine here but Drizzle defends easily.
Drizzle wants to control from the top but mind keeps moving.
Drizzle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
mind looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drizzle looking to pass the guard.
Drizzle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drizzle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck mind on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drizzle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in mind's half guard.
Drizzle seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. mind is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Young Drizzle!
Young Drizzle is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Seffar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RUSSIAN FUNK. Seffar has chosen Cape Connection by Pop Will Eat Itself as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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233 lbs
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237 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Seffar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Seffar with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Seffar is just out of range.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelianenko lands a jab to the nose.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Emelianenko finds it's way through Seffar's defenses.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seffar slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Seffar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seffar.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seffar.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Seffar.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seffar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seffar slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Seffar's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Seffar moved out of range.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Seffar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seffar misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Seffar is just out of range.
Seffar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Emelianenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seffar defends it easily.
Emelianenko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Seffar uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to improve position but can't.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
Seffar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emelianenko tries to kick Seffar off but Seffar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Seffar prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seffar is working away from the top position though.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Seffar keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Seffar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seffar dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Seffar's head and hops out.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Seffar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Seffar tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seffar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab from Emelianenko.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Seffar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seffar moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Juan Seffar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Seffar moved out of range.
Seffar slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a three punch combo!
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seffar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Seffar.
Seffar shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Seffar moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Seffar avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Seffar moves out of range.
Seffar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Seffar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seffar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Seffar.
Seffar blocks a jab.
Emelianenko cracks Seffar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seffar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
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.
Nice straight punches there by Emelianenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Seffar avoids it well.
Seffar walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Seffar misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seffar moves forwards but Emelianenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seffar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Seffar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seffar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Seffar didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Seffar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Seffar moved out of range.
Emelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Seffar shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Seffar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Seffar was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to de liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Seffar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seffar.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seffar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seffar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Seffar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Seffar is stalling in the full guard.
Emelianenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seffar has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seffar controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Seffar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Seffar wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
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.
Emelianenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seffar!
Emelianenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Emelianenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Seffar is desperately trying to improve his position but Emelianenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Seffar is on top in guard.
Seffar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko is looking for a triangle here but Seffar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Emelianenko tries to buck Seffar off but Seffar is having none of it.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Emelianenko is trying to improve his position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Seffar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Seffar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Juan Seffar just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Emelianenko throws a hook but Seffar avoids it easily.
Seffar scores a takedown into full mount!
Seffar wants to control the pace but Emelianenko is squirming around nicely.
Emelianenko tries to reverse the position but Seffar maintains control.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Emelianenko tries to hold on but Seffar postures up.
Emelianenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Emelianenko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Seffar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Seffar is looking for a kimura but Emelianenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seffar to get the leverage.
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seffar pulls his head out easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Emelianenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Seffar has picked Emelianenko up and slammed him! Emelianenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Seffar manages to pass to side control!
Emelianenko tries to bench press Seffar off him but Seffar keeps the position.
Emelianenko is not content to let Seffar control the position.
Emelianenko tries to buck Seffar off but Seffar is having none of it.
Seffar cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand but Emelianenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seffar wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seffar actively working from the bottom here.
Seffar looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seffar is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Seffar is defending against the submission attempts here by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to mount his opponent but Seffar defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emelianenko is looking to pass Seffar's guard but actually Seffar recovers to full guard.
Juan Seffar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seffar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seffar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seffar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Seffar's legs - danger averted.
Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Juan Seffar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seffar manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Emelianenko cracks Seffar with an open hand slap.
Seffar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seffar misses with a double jab
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seffar thinking.
The crowd cheers as Emelianenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seffar doesn't seem phased though.
Seffar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seffar was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Seffar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Seffar showed some decent athleticism there.
Seffar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seffar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seffar's back!
Emelianenko tightening his grip on Seffar, looking for the choke.
Emelianenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Seffar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Seffar breaks Emelianenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seffar has passed into half guard!
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
Seffar is taking a breather. Emelianenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seffar pulls his head out easily.
Seffar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seffar pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Seffar 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.
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seffar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seffar's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emelianenko keeps control of the position as Seffar tries to break free.
Seffar breaks Emelianenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seffar is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jayne Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Hero of Canton. Cloud Strife has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jayne Cobb's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jayne Cobb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cloud Strife!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife misses with a body kick.
Cobb takes a swing at Strife's ribcage but misses.
Strife missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strife smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Cobb.
Strife is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Strife.
Strife tries to clinch up.
Strife does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Strife tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Strife.
Cobb slips under a jab from Strife.
Strife getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strife swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Strife or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobb which made him look bad.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strife thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cobb does it's job there.
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strife's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.
Strife is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb lunges at Strife with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strife's hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Strife fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobb checks it well.
Cobb drops his hands momentarily and Strife takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strife takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strife cracks Cobb with an open hand slap.
Cobb slips a jab from Strife.
Jayne Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strife misses the jab.
Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cobb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Strife misses.
Strife takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Cobb.
Strife gets a clinch.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Cobb.
Strife looks gassed!
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Cobb lands a jab to the head.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cobb!
Jab by Cobb.
Cobb connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Strife 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strife doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Strife takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb scores with a push kick.
Cobb with a hook.
Strife drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strife is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife switches off momentarily and Cobb cracks him with a monster right hand! Strife topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Cobb dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Cobb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayne Cobb!
Jayne Cobb retains his middleweight title!
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