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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Paddy (ranked 9822 p4p, 590 weight class) and Ben OHenry (ranked 24855 p4p, 612 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben OHenry!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OHenry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paddy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Paddy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OHenry's head.
Paddy trying to control but OHenry is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OHenry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paddy wants to stand but OHenry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy trying to control but OHenry is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paddy drives through with a takedown into OHenry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Paddy trying to control but OHenry is working from the bottom.
Paddy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OHenry trying to keep a closed guard but Paddy is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OHenry is on top in guard.
Paddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but OHenry is one step ahead there.
OHenry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy has his foot on OHenry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OHenry works his way back into a safe position though.
Paddy wants to sweep here but OHenry controlling him for the moment.
OHenry postures up in Paddy's guard and throws a big left but Paddy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHenry throwing strikes from guard but Paddy blocks nicely.
Paddy keeping moving, preventing OHenry from controlling successfully.
Paddy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OHenry defends well.
OHenry postures up and lands a big shot to Paddy's brow.
Paddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OHenry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OHenry stopping the sweep attempt from Paddy.
Paddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OHenry defends it easily.
Paddy pulls OHenry in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OHenry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paddy looking for a guillotine here but OHenry defends easily.
OHenry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OHenry wants to control from the top but Paddy keeps moving.
Paddy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paddy tries to get out of the position.
Paddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Paddy 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.
Paddy throws a head kick but OHenry moves out of range.
A nice side step and OHenry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Paddy throws a head kick but OHenry moves out of range.
OHenry throws out a counter right but Paddy avoids it with no problem.
Paddy throws a head kick that misses.
OHenry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paddy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OHenry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paddy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paddy misses with a two punch combination.
Max Paddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddy tries to close the distance and clinch but OHenry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OHenry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy wants to clinch up but OHenry keeps it at a distance.
Paddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OHenry can do to turn this around?
Paddy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by OHenry.
OHenry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but OHenry is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by OHenry. That's going to slow Paddy down.
Paddy throws a head kick that misses.
OHenry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been informed that OHenry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Paddy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. OHenry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OHenry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paddy trying to control the position from guard on top but OHenry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OHenry controls Paddy momentarily but Paddy frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Max Paddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OHenry is controlling Paddy's posture.
OHenry controls Paddy momentarily but Paddy frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paddy gets a takedown into half guard.
OHenry is refusing to be controlled, as Paddy sits in half guard.
Paddy is stalling here. OHenry is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Paddy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and OHenry has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
OHenry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OHenry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OHenry works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
OHenry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paddy is avoiding damage well.
Paddy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
OHenry wants to control but Paddy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paddy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OHenry is just riding it out for now. Paddy eventually gives up the hold.
OHenry is refusing to be controlled, as Paddy sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Paddy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
OHenry avoids a kick to the body.
OHenry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paddy misses with a lunging right hand
and OHenry counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Paddy misses.
OHenry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paddy throws a wild body kick that OHenry sees coming a mile off.
OHenry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paddy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paddy scores with a takedown into OHenry's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy wants to control from the top but OHenry keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OHenry looking to control.
OHenry is controlling Paddy's posture.
Paddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OHenry keeping moving, preventing Paddy from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Max Paddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Paddy moves in looking to clinch but OHenry pushes him off.
Paddy throws a leg kick but OHenry sees it coming and moves out of range.
OHenry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paddy with a body shot.
Paddy throws a low kick but OHenry avoids it.
OHenry was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paddy lands with a slapping head kick.
Paddy misses with a head kick.
OHenry feints a counter leg kick.
Paddy misses with a leg kick
and OHenry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OHenry checks a leg kick.
Paddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Max Paddy is winning the standup battle so far.
OHenry blocks a leg kick.
OHenry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paddy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches OHenry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paddy tries to advance to mount but can't.
OHenry tries to control but Paddy manages to take his back.
Paddy tries to get the hooks in deep but OHenry pushed the leg off.
OHenry is trying to break free.
Will Paddy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
OHenry wants to control his opponent's hands but Paddy gets his hands free.
Paddy is looking to control OHenry but OHenry is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OHenry is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Paddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paddy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Paddy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keet Rawlee (ranked 8433 p4p, 771 weight class) and James Ejayi (ranked 9534 p4p, 820 weight class). James Ejayi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keet Rawlee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Ejayi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ejayi throws a body punch but Rawlee moves out of range.
Rawlee attempts a counter takedown but Ejayi avoids it well and moves away.
Ejayi connects with a body shot that sends Rawlee's belly button to the back.
Ejayi darts in and clinches Rawlee up against the cage.
Rawlee goes for a takedown attempt but Ejayi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ejayi lands with an uppercut that bounces Rawlee off the cage and back into range.
Ejayi misses with a two punch combination.
Rawlee moves in looking to clinch but Ejayi pushes him off.
We've been hearing reports that Rawlee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ejayi throws a low kick but Rawlee moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ejayi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ejayi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ejayi lands with a hook. Rawlee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rawlee closes the distance and clinches.
Ejayi breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ejayi misses with a body shot.
Rawlee throws a series of punches but Ejayi avoids them all with ease.
Ejayi throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Ejayi misses.
Ejayi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rawlee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ejayi throws a right and a left that Rawlee avoids nicely.
Rawlee drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ejayi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlee manages to break the clinch.
Rawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ejayi.
Ejayi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ejayi swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlee shoots in looking for a takedown. Ejayi tries to sprawl out of it but Rawlee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ejayi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rawlee dodges the punch combination from Ejayi.
Rawlee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rawlee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ejayi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keet Rawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlee tries to score a body lock takedown but Ejayi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rawlee is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ejayi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ejayi blocks an elbow strike.
Ejayi manages to pull guard.
Rawlee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rawlee stopping the sweep attempt from Ejayi.
Rawlee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rawlee trying to control but Ejayi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ejayi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rawlee stands up from Ejayi's guard - Rawlee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rawlee tries to clinch but Ejayi moves out of range.
Ejayi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlee manages to avoid it.
Rawlee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ejayi throws a body punch but Rawlee moves out of range.
Ejayi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ejayi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rawlee tries to control but Ejayi manages to take his back.
Ejayi struggling to land strikes to the head as Rawlee covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ejayi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ejayi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ejayi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rawlee.
Rawlee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ejayi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ejayi lands a nice shot that snaps Rawlee's head back.
Rawlee closes the distance and clinches.
Ejayi has had enough of the clinch but Rawlee keeps him there for the moment.
Ejayi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawlee lands with a kick to the temple. Ejayi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rawlee darts in looking for a takedown but Ejayi gets double underhooks and turns Rawlee into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ejayi fails to land with a series of punches.
James Ejayi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlee shoots in looking for a takedown but Ejayi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keet Rawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ejayi takes a swing at Rawlee's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ejayi digs a good body shot into Rawlee's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlee avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Ejayi.
Ejayi lands a nice hook to Rawlee's body. Rawlee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ejayi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rawlee takes the fight into the clinch.
Rawlee is looking to break free of the clinch but Ejayi has double underhooks.
Ejayi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawlee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ejayi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rawlee tries a head kick but it misses.
Ejayi throws a series of punches but Rawlee avoids them all with ease.
Rawlee tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ejayi defends it nicely.
Ejayi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ejayi scores with a nice head shot.
Rawlee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ejayi as he jumps to the side.
Ejayi throws a shot to the body.
Ejayi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rawlee rather than just go for the knockout.
Ejayi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ejayi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keet Rawlee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ejayi lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlee wants to clinch up but Ejayi keeps it at a distance.
Ejayi tries to clinch there but Rawlee circles away.
Ejayi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rawlee.
Decent striking displayed by Ejayi there.
Ejayi throws a shot to the body.
Rawlee blocks a low kick nicely.
Ejayi throws a series of punches but Rawlee avoids them all with ease.
Rawlee checks the leg kick.
Ejayi tries to work over Rawlee's front leg with a kick but Rawlee checks it.
Ejayi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rawlee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ejayi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rawlee takes one on the button.
Ejayi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlee moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rawlee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ejayi pinned against the cage. Ejayi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ejayi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawlee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ejayi throws a leg kick but Rawlee sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ejayi. Rawlee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ejayi lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ejayi misses with a looping left.
Rawlee moves into the clinch.
Ejayi blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ejayi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ejayi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawlee.
Rawlee doesn't manage to clinch there - Ejayi circles away.
Rawlee tries to move into range but Ejayi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ejayi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlee manages to avoid it.
Ejayi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rawlee eats them both and turns towards Ejayi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rawlee scores with a head kick. Ejayi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rawlee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ejayi swivels and escapes.
Rawlee misses with a takedown attempt
and Ejayi counters with a series of strikes. Rawlee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rawlee is rocked!
Rawlee darts in looking for a takedown but Ejayi gets double underhooks and turns Rawlee into the cage.
Ejayi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oh Rawlee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keet Rawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ejayi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rawlee right on the button. Rawlee goes down! Ejayi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ejayi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Ejayi!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mujahid Jackson (ranked 6820 p4p, 702 weight class) and Wasabi Leon (ranked 7811 p4p, 743 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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199 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mujahid Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wasabi Leon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon scores with a kick to the body.
Leon dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Leon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leon's half guard.
Leon kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson wants to break free but Leon has control.
Leon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leon is trying to stall.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is pushing Leon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Mujahid Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wasabi Leon.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Leon.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Leon is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Leon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leon to the mat. Leon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson trying to control but Leon is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leon dives on top into guard.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leon is one step ahead there.
Leon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson pulls Leon in close to prevent any damage.
More hug and hope from Jackson.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leon or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Leon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leon throws a body kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Leon fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leon controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leon looking to control.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mujahid Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Leon or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Mujahid Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Wasabi Leon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Leon shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Leon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leon somewhat.
Mujahid Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wasabi Leon.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson is pushing Leon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jackson stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jackson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Leon won't allow it.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mujahid Jackson.
Leon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leon somewhat.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Leon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leon has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Leon is defending the position.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Leon tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Leon's hands, connecting with Leon's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Mujahid Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leon is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Leon taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leon is looking to improve his position.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leon's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Leon is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Leon is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mujahid Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Leon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Leon ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Leon looking to slow down the pace here.
Leon tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson wants the takedown. Leon is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leon's guard against the cage.
Jackson trying to control but Leon is working from the bottom.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leon's head.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Leon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson stands up over Leon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson trying to control but Leon is working from the bottom.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leon, pushing him back against the cage.
Leon avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Leon has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Leon tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Mujahid Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wasabi Leon.
Jackson wants the takedown. Leon is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leon's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson stays in close to Leon's body and controls the position.
Jackson trying to control but Leon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Leon tries to strike from the bottom.
Mujahid Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson trying to control but Leon is working from the bottom.
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.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leon fails with a takedown attempt.
Leon shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leon can do to turn this around?
Leon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leon closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leon is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wasabi Leon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leon up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mujahid Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mujahid Jackson!
Mujahid Jackson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maximillian Lydon (ranked 3631 p4p, 174 weight class) and Titan Old (ranked 4795 p4p, 222 weight class). Titan Old looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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139 lbs
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143 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximillian Lydon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Titan Old!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lydon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Old counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Old avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lydon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lydon, not yet.
Old throws a strike but Lydon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lydon looking to pass the guard.
Lydon scoring with some ground and pound.
Old wants to sweep here but Lydon controlling him for the moment.
Old is still trying to improve position.
Lydon connects with a couple of short punches.
Lydon stands up over Old, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lydon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon gets to his feet - Old follows without any prompting.
Lydon takes a swing at Old's ribcage but misses.
Old replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lydon blocks it well.
Lydon drops his shoulder and cracks Old with a huge uppercut! Old goes down! Can Lydon finish him?
Old is rocked!
Lydon loads up on a big left hand. Old felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lydon looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Old can't hide his disappointment, as Lydon celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillian Lydon!
Maximillian Lydon is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Szczawinski (ranked 3378 p4p, 328 weight class) and Jimi Kuala (ranked 4269 p4p, 387 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Szczawinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimi Kuala!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczawinski gets a double leg takedown into Kuala's guard.
Kuala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuala is on top in guard.
Szczawinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuala advances to half guard.
Kuala wants to take a breather but Szczawinski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala 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.
Kuala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuala trying to control the action but Szczawinski is working from the bottom.
Szczawinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuala is thwarting Szczawinski's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuala is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Szczawinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuala.
Kuala controlling the pace.
Kuala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szczawinski is just riding it out for now. Kuala eventually gives up the hold.
Szczawinski won't allow Kuala to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuala trying to control from half guard but Szczawinski is working away.
Szczawinski wants to improve his position but Kuala is controlling well.
Kuala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szczawinski is just riding it out for now. Kuala eventually gives up the hold.
Kuala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuala takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szczawinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuala on the ground.
Kuala moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Kuala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Szczawinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuala is putting a hurting on Szczawinski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kuala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Szczawinski, who protects the arm well.
Kuala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kuala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szczawinski can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Kuala 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.
Kuala shoots in for a takedown but Szczawinski shows good takedown defense.
Szczawinski lands a nice hook to Kuala's body. Kuala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Szczawinski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuala keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Szczawinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala shoots and misses
and Szczawinski counters with a thumping low kick.
Peter Szczawinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Kuala.
Szczawinski throws a low kick but Kuala avoids it.
It seemed like Kuala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Szczawinski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuala decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szczawinski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczawinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Szczawinski preventing the sweep.
Szczawinski is fighting to break Kuala's control of his arms but Kuala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuala is trying to control the position but Szczawinski postures up.
Szczawinski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuala throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Szczawinski escapes and throws Kuala's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kuala is trying to control Szczawinski's posture but Szczawinski avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kuala regains half guard.
Szczawinski drops an elbow to the side of Kuala's head.
Kuala manages to get to full guard.
Kuala controls Szczawinski momentarily but Szczawinski frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuala managing to control the position.
Szczawinski stopping the sweep attempt from Kuala.
Kuala has control of Szczawinski's left arm, preventing Szczawinski from doing any damage.
Kuala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuala prevents Szczawinski from standing back up.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Kuala has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Szczawinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuala.
Kuala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuala is working for a kimura but Szczawinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuala moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Szczawinski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Szczawinski tries to clinch but Kuala moves out of range.
Kuala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Szczawinski defends it well.
Kuala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice sprawl there from Szczawinski as Kuala shoots in.
Kuala gets caught napping as Szczawinski dives in and scores a takedown. Kuala manages to retain guard.
Kuala pulls Szczawinski in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kuala is looking to stand back up but Szczawinski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kuala.
Kuala is concentrating on defense, preventing Szczawinski from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuala.
Szczawinski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuala, up you get!
Kuala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Szczawinski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szczawinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Szczawinski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuala taking a breather here.
Szczawinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Szczawinski being controlled for a moment.
Kuala taking a break here but Szczawinski is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuala keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuala is trying to work for a kimura but Szczawinski is defending well.
Kuala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuala is thwarting Szczawinski's attempts to control the position.
Szczawinski is trying is best to control the position here.
Kuala stalling.
Kuala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Szczawinski defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimi Kuala.
I think Kuala 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Kuala!
Peter Szczawinski was interviewed post fight and said 'Good Fight!'.
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