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Kings 11: Hilly vs Manner PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 7922 p4p, 681 weight class) and Joe Gilligan (ranked 7272 p4p, 656 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 The Island, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Gilligan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Gilligan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anjo tries to bum rush Gilligan with a series of wild strikes but Gilligan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anjo tries to bum rush Gilligan with a series of wild strikes but Gilligan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gilligan avoids the head kick by Anjo.
Gilligan throws a fast counter high kick but Anjo manages to duck under it in time.
Gilligan scores with a push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gilligan. That's going to slow Anjo down.
A punch combination from Anjo misses.
Gilligan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilligan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Gilligan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilligan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anjo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gilligan counters with a low kick, right behind Anjo 's knee.
Anjo is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gilligan. That's going to slow Anjo down.
Gilligan thumps Anjo with a low kick.
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!
Gilligan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gilligan scores with a knee to the head.
Gilligan lands a nice knee to the body.
Gilligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Gilligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gilligan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilligan connects with a knee to the head.
Gilligan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anjo blocks it with crossed arms.
Gilligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gilligan lands a knee to the head.
Gilligan with a knee to the head.
Gilligan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gilligan with a knee to the head.
Gilligan just leaning against Anjo, taking a breather.
Gilligan tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Gilligan looking to throw knees to the head but Anjo is blocking nicely.
Gilligan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilligan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anjo's face.
Gilligan misses with a knee to the head.
Anjo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gilligan landing knees to the head.
Gilligan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gilligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Gilligan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gilligan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anjo's face.
Gilligan crunches a lovely knee into Anjo's ribcage.
Gilligan lands a knee to the head.
Gilligan connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gilligan.
Anjo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anjo tries to stall but Gilligan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gilligan with a knee to the head.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Gilligan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gilligan scores with a knee to the head.
Gilligan lands a knee to the head.
Gilligan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anjo's face.
Gilligan has Anjo pressed against the cage, preventing Anjo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilligan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gilligan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gilligan lands a good knee to the midsection. Anjo won't want to take too many of those.
Gilligan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gilligan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gilligan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gilligan misses with a knee to the head.
Gilligan lands a knee to the body.
Anjo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gilligan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anjo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilligan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Gilligan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Gilligan holds him up against the cage and eventually Anjo drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gilligan.
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gilligan obliges.
Gilligan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Gilligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gilligan connects with a knee to the head.
Anjo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gilligan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gilligan landing knees to the head.
Anjo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilligan misses with a knee strike.
Gilligan misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Gilligan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gilligan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anjo tries to bum rush Gilligan with a series of wild strikes but Gilligan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anjo darts in looking for a takedown but Gilligan gets double underhooks and turns Anjo into the cage.
Gilligan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anjo throws a sloppy head kick
and Gilligan counters with a good, hard body kick but Anjo shrugs it off.
Gilligan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Gilligan tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Gilligan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anjo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gilligan looking to throw knees to the head but Anjo is blocking nicely.
Anjo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilligan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilligan wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gilligan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Anjo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Anjo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gilligan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Anjo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Ushakow (ranked 6783 p4p, 591 weight class) and Brax Hutt (ranked 8107 p4p, 639 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nils Ushakow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brax Hutt!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutt scores with a one two! Ushakow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Nils Ushakow has been cut.
Hutt misses with the combination.
Hutt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hutt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hutt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ushakow circles away quickly and effectively.
Hutt swinging wildly here.
Ushakow throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ushakow dodges the punch combination from Hutt.
Ushakow lands a big head kick that sends Hutt tumbling to the mat! Ushakow takes a step backwards and waves Hutt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hutt is rocked!
It looks like Brax Hutt has been cut.
Hutt misses with a double jab
and Ushakow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hutt leaves Ushakow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt missing with a left hand there. Ushakow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ushakow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hutt is looking for the big counter here.
Hutt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hutt misses the shot to the body.
Ushakow doesn't manage to clinch there - Hutt circles away.
Hutt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brax Hutt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ushakow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Hutt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hutt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ushakow is looking to counter the offense by Hutt and move into the clinch.
Ushakow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ushakow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ushakow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ushakow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brax Hutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ushakow avoids the body shot from Hutt.
Hutt misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Hutt.
Ushakow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ushakow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hutt throws a right hand that Ushakow ducks under and follows up with a left that Ushakow also avoids with ease.
Hutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ushakow swings for the body but Hutt moves out of range.
Ushakow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutt misses with the combination.
Ushakow misses with a series of wild punches.
Hutt tries to bum rush Ushakow with a series of wild strikes but Ushakow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ushakow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hutt but Hutt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Ushakow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt slaps away a takedown attempt from Ushakow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hutt misses with the combination.
Hutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hutt is looking for the big counter here.
Ushakow throws a sloppy head kick and Hutt moves out of range easily.
Hutt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ushakow circles away quickly and effectively.
Ushakow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ushakow shoots in for a takedown but Hutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hutt throws a nice looking combination but Ushakow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ushakow avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ushakow shoots in for a takedown but Hutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ushakow tries to counter by clinching up but Hutt breaks away and moves out of range.
Ushakow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ushakow is breathing heavily.
Ushakow wants to clinch up but Hutt keeps it at a distance.
Ushakow avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ushakow has his takedown stuffed
and Hutt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Hutt scores with a four punch combination!
Hutt throws a right hand that Ushakow ducks under and follows up with a left that Ushakow also avoids with ease.
Ushakow slips a jab and a cross from Hutt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ushakow walks into a jab.
Hutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Ushakow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ushakow slips a jab and a cross from Hutt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brax Hutt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Ushakow misses.
Hutt misses with a wild combination.
Ushakow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hutt sprawls well. Hutt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ushakow gets slowly back to his feet.
Hutt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hutt as Ushakow shoots in.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ushakow might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ushakow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hutt as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Ushakow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ushakow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hutt throws a series of punches but Ushakow avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ushakow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hutt avoids it really well and circles away.
Hutt throws a right hand that Ushakow ducks under and follows up with a left that Ushakow also avoids with ease.
Hutt looks to land a combination but Ushakow avoids it well.
Hutt looks to land a combination. Ushakow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ushakow is rocked!
Nils Ushakow's cut is getting worse.
Hutt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ushakow lands a head kick. Hutt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hutt lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hutt misses with a double jab.
Hutt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Ushakow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nils Ushakow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ushakow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hutt.
Ushakow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hutt manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ushakow lands with a slapping head kick.
Hutt looks to land a combination but Ushakow avoids it well.
Ushakow seems to have got his legs back now.
Ushakow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ushakow dives in and grabs Hutt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hutt pushes down on Ushakow's head and hops out.
Hutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hutt lands a right hook to the body.
Hutt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ushakow's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Hutt. Those never looked like landing.
Hutt misses with the combination.
Ushakow closes the distance and pushes Hutt back into the cage.
Ushakow pulls Hutt into guard.
Ushakow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hutt gets to his feet. Ushakow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brax Hutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ushakow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hutt swinging wildly here.
Ushakow misses with a takedown
and Hutt counters with a two punch combo.
Hutt misses with the combination.
Hutt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hutt looks to land a combination but Ushakow avoids it well.
Hutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ushakow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hutt counters with a nice uppercut.
Ushakow throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ushakow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutt looks to land a combination but Ushakow avoids it well.
Hutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hutt connects with a looping right hand.
Hutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hutt misses with a wild combination.
Ushakow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hutt as he avoids it easily.
Ushakow shoots in for a takedown but Hutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hutt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ushakow back to the cage. Hutt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hutt throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Hutt. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brax Hutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ushakow moves forwards but Hutt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Hutt misses.
Hutt connects with a crisp jab.
Ushakow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hutt as he jumps to the side.
Ushakow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hutt circles away.
Some wild striking there from Hutt.
Ushakow avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutt cracks a nice hook into Ushakow's ribs.
Ushakow throws a nice looking combination but Hutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ushakow ducks under a wild hook from Hutt.
Ushakow fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Ushakow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutt misses with the combination.
Hutt lands with a cross.
Ushakow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hutt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ushakow scrambles back to his feet.
Ushakow has his takedown stuffed
and Hutt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hutt misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt misses with the combination.
Ushakow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hutt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ushakow somewhat.
Hutt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hutt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ushakow.
Hutt throws a right and a left that Ushakow avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutt keeps the fight on the outside.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ushakow!
Hutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hutt connects with a crisp jab.
Hutt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ushakow moves in looking to clinch but Hutt pushes him off.
Ushakow goes for a double leg but Hutt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hutt continues to drive forward.
Hutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Ushakow drives through and clinches with Hutt against the cage.
Hutt is looking to break free of the clinch but Ushakow has double underhooks.
Hutt working hard to break the clinch.
Ushakow manages to break the clinch.
Hutt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt misses with a combination
and Ushakow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ushakow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hutt.
Ushakow shoots for a takedown but Hutt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ushakow or perhaps it was just good defense by Hutt, which made it look bad.
Ushakow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ushakow lands a head shot.
Ushakow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hutt.
Nils Ushakow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Hutt does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brax Hutt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hutt 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brax Hutt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Godoi (ranked 6967 p4p, 597 weight class) and Bruno Souppe (ranked 7299 p4p, 612 weight class). Guilherme Godoi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guilherme Godoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno Souppe!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godoi scores with a punch to the head.
Souppe closes the distance and clinches.
Godoi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souppe backwards.
Godoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Souppe wants to break free but Godoi has control.
Godoi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Godoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godoi is pressed up against the cage. Souppe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Godoi down to the mat. Godoi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Godoi checks a low kick from Souppe.
Godoi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Godoi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut.
Souppe gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godoi lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Godoi.
A short uppercut from Godoi.
Souppe is rocked!
Nice body punch from Godoi - that landed with a thud.
Souppe is still on wobbly legs! Can Godoi finish him?
Souppe looks winded!
Souppe has Godoi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Godoi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Souppe seems to have recovered his senses.
Godoi slowing the pace effectively.
Souppe wants to break free but Godoi has control.
Godoi prevents the takedown attempt.
Guilherme Godoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Souppe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godoi cracks Souppe with a nice body shot.
Godoi scores with a shoulder strike.
Godoi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Godoi pushes Souppe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Godoi.
Godoi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souppe backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Godoi.
Godoi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Godoi lands a nice uppercut.
Godoi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Souppe's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Souppe drops to his knees and Godoi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Godoi!
Guilherme Godoi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rerorero Rerorero (ranked 4509 p4p, 525 weight class) and Rambo Slice (ranked 6957 p4p, 650 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rerorero Rerorero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rambo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rerorero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slice is controlling Rerorero's trapped leg to prevent Rerorero from advancing to side control.
Rerorero throws a strike but Slice avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rerorero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rerorero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Rerorero from controlling successfully.
Slice looking for a sweep. Not yet Slice, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rerorero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rerorero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rerorero is fighting to break Slice's control of his arms but Slice is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slice is continuing to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slice swings for the body but Rerorero moves out of range.
It looked like Rerorero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slice has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Slice stuffs the takedown attempt from Rerorero. Rerorero gets slowly back to his feet.
Rerorero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
A little feinted left hand from Rerorero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Rerorero shoots in.
Rerorero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slice napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rerorero controlling the position.
Slice is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rerorero asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rerorero throws a strike aimed at the side of Slice's head but Slice avoids it well.
Slice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slice is trying to control Rerorero's posture but Rerorero avoids it.
Rerorero grinds an elbow into Slice's temple.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Rerorero drags him back down.
Slice is looking for a sweep.
Rerorero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rerorero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Slice is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice tries to escape but Rerorero is in control.
Slice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rerorero trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rerorero's best efforts.
Slice keeping hold of Rerorero's head, controlling as best he can.
Rerorero prevents Slice from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rerorero.
Slice is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rerorero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rerorero Rerorero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rerorero drives through with a takedown into Slice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rerorero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice pulls Rerorero in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rerorero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Rerorero Rerorero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rerorero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rerorero goes for a double leg but Slice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slice continues to drive forward.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rerorero.
Slice looks to land a combination but Rerorero avoids it well.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rerorero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rerorero Rerorero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rerorero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rerorero Rerorero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice lands with a hook. Rerorero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Rerorero Rerorero has been cut.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rerorero shoots in and gets a takedown into Slice's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice has control of Rerorero's left arm, preventing Rerorero from doing any damage.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Rerorero from controlling successfully.
Slice is pulling down on Rerorero's head. It's preventing any offense from Rerorero, at least for the moment.
Rerorero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rerorero trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rerorero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
Rerorero trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Slice has Rerorero pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rambo Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rerorero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rerorero somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rerorero shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
Slice cracks Rerorero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Rerorero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rerorero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rerorero is working away from the top position though.
Slice is pressing down on Rerorero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rerorero stops Slice from standing up.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Rerorero from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rerorero's guard.
Rerorero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rerorero can't keep his opponent in guard - Slice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slice is controlling the pace.
Rerorero wants to improve his position but Slice is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rerorero is trying is best to control the position here.
Slice slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rerorero Rerorero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rerorero misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rerorero dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Rerorero's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rerorero Rerorero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rerorero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rerorero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slice circles away.
Rerorero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rerorero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rerorero shoots for a takedown but Slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donk. Slice catches Rerorero right on the button with a cross.
Rerorero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Slice regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice 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.
Slice keeping full guard, as Rerorero tries to pass.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Rerorero from controlling successfully.
Rerorero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slice is pulling down on Rerorero's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Slice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rerorero's guard.
Slice won't allow Rerorero to sweep him here.
Rerorero keeping full guard, as Slice tries to pass.
Rerorero Rerorero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slice tries to stand but Rerorero is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rerorero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Rerorero gets a double leg takedown into Slice's guard.
Rerorero content to stall in guard here.
Slice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rerorero's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rerorero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rerorero working a defensive guard but Slice passes into half guard.
Slice wants to pass to mount but Rerorero is defending the position.
Slice tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rerorero controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rerorero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slice 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rambo Slice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akara Badildoon (ranked 3650 p4p, 366 weight class) and Sandy Dunes (ranked 7087 p4p, 515 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
165 lbs
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24
164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akara Badildoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sandy Dunes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badildoon clinches with his opponent.
Dunes avoiding damage.
Badildoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Badildoon is defending well for now.
Badildoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badildoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes breaks from the clinch.
Dunes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Badildoon takes the fight into the clinch.
Dunes lands a knee to the body.
Badildoon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunes backwards.
Dunes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Badildoon lands a body shot.
Badildoon lands a shot to the body.
Dunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Badildoon is defending well for now.
Badildoon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunes.
Badildoon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Badildoon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunes blocking some punches.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Badildoon.
Dunes blocks a body shot from Badildoon.
A right handed body shot lands from Badildoon.
Badildoon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunes's elbow.
Badildoon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Badildoon.
Badildoon lands a nice uppercut.
Badildoon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Badildoon.
Badildoon gets through Dunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dunes lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Badildoon on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Badildoon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dunes is rocked!
Dunes's coach down at Armored Fitness & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dunes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Badildoon misses with the head strike.
Dunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Badildoon finish him?
Badildoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badildoon misses with a punch on the inside.
Badildoon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badildoon has a couple of punches blocked by Dunes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badildoon.
Dunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunes trying to control the position but instead, Badildoon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dunes into the cage.
Badildoon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Badildoon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badildoon breaks from the clinch.
Dunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Dunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Badildoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunes tries to clinch but Badildoon moves out of range.
Badildoon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Badildoon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dunes has Badildoon up against the cage in a clinch.
Badildoon lands a big right hand that drops Dunes! The killer instinct kicks in and Badildoon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Badildoon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akara Badildoon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Palmer (ranked 3487 p4p, 351 weight class) and Allan Sampaio (ranked 6416 p4p, 507 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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265 lbs
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234 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Allan Sampaio!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer moves into the clinch.
Sampaio has a couple of punches blocked by Palmer.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmer controls his hands.
Palmer managing to block the knees to the body from Sampaio.
Palmer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Palmer manages to end up in side control.
Sampaio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Palmer is looking for a kimura here.
Sampaio moves into full guard.
Sampaio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palmer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sampaio's head.
Sampaio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sampaio on the ground.
Sampaio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampaio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Sampaio advances position into side control!
Sampaio is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sampaio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sampaio's guard! Nice work there by Palmer!
Sampaio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palmer's guard.
Palmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sampaio is aware though and is defending well.
Sampaio tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmer is retaining full guard.
Sampaio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Sampaio from controlling successfully.
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Sampaio pushes his legs off easily.
Sampaio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Palmer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sampaio, into his guard.
Palmer looking to pass the guard.
Palmer preventing the sweep.
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sampaio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palmer is one step ahead there.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sampaio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palmer defends well.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Sampaio blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sampaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Sampaio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Sampaio trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sampaio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palmer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sampaio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Palmer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sampaio trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to keep a closed guard but Sampaio is proving a slippery customer.
Sampaio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sampaio is looking for a kimura but Palmer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sampaio to get the leverage.
Sampaio is looking to stall here but Palmer recovers full guard.
Sampaio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sampaio wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Allan Sampaio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palmer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sampaio to the ground. Palmer is now in Sampaio's guard.
Sampaio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palmer uses it to pass to side control.
Sampaio is trying to get back to half guard.
Palmer misses with the ground and pound.
Sampaio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alex Palmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sampaio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palmer.
Palmer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sampaio is just riding it out for now. Palmer eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer seems to be working for a kimura but Sampaio defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sampaio controls Palmer momentarily but Palmer frees himself.
Sampaio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sampaio is looking for a triangle but Palmer pushes his legs off easily.
Sampaio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sampaio keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Palmer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Sampaio is keeping the position.
Sampaio is looking to sweep but instead, Palmer has passed into half guard.
Sampaio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sampaio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Sampaio keeps moving.
Palmer looking to pass the guard.
Palmer stands up over Sampaio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sampaio is trying to control the position but Palmer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Sampaio is keeping the position.
Sampaio working a defensive guard here.
Sampaio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Sampaio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sampaio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sampaio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sampaio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sampaio trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sampaio pushing down on Palmer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio is thwarting Palmer's attempts to control the position.
Sampaio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sampaio wants to work for an arm triangle but Palmer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sampaio wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy.
Palmer tries to roll over but Sampaio keeps him under control.
Sampaio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Palmer!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampaio has control of Palmer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Palmer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampaio 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.
Allan Sampaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Palmer darts in looking for a takedown but Sampaio gets double underhooks and turns Palmer into the cage.
Sampaio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palmer postures up in Sampaio's guard and throws a big left but Sampaio blocks it.
Sampaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Palmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sampaio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Sampaio passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sampaio is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sampaio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palmer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sampaio is trying to control. Palmer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Palmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Palmer is pressing down on Sampaio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Sampaio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sampaio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sampaio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmer, who protects the arm well.
Sampaio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmer keeps working.
Palmer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sampaio tries for a kimura but Palmer is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sampaio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sampaio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palmer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sampaio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sampaio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampaio is looking to improve his position.
Sampaio gets full guard.
Sampaio is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Sampaio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sampaio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palmer has managed to get both his arms back between Sampaio's legs - danger averted.
Sampaio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmer postures up in Sampaio's guard and throws a big left but Sampaio blocks it.
Sampaio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Palmer working for a triangle but Sampaio defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Palmer holds on and takes a little breather.
Sampaio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Sampaio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sampaio 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Sampaio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kilby (ranked 3087 p4p, 370 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 2784 p4p, 338 weight class). Ronaldo Souza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Kilby 's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Kilby !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Souza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Souza slips a straight right by Kilby .
Kilby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kilby lands a high kick!
Souza moves away from the strike by Kilby .
Kilby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prosper Training in the buildup to the fight.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Souza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kilby !
Souza working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Souza working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Souza is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Souza extends the arm and Kilby is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Souza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle DeDaunte (ranked 2692 p4p, 346 weight class) and te Tre (ranked 3474 p4p, 425 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle DeDaunte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, te Tre!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeDaunte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeDaunte doesn't manage to clinch there - Tre circles away.
Tre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tre missing with a left hand there. DeDaunte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tre misses the jab.
DeDaunte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tre on the side of the head.
It looks like te Tre has been cut.
A jab from Tre misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeDaunte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeDaunte is looking to clinch but Tre is avoiding it.
Tre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeDaunte manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeDaunte slips under a jab from Tre.
Tre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeDaunte.
Tre looks to land a left hand but DeDaunte moved out of range nicely.
Tre misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeDaunte misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeDaunte.
Tre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by DeDaunte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeDaunte.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tre! But no joy.
Tre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeDaunte's head.
DeDaunte slips under a jab.
Tre works DeDaunte's body with a nice hook.
te Tre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeDaunte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tre throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of DeDaunte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
DeDaunte tries to move into range but Tre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Tre misses.
DeDaunte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeDaunte scrambles back to his feet.
Tre works DeDaunte's body with a nice hook.
DeDaunte takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Tre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeDaunte moves into range and clinches up with Tre.
Tre breaks the clinch.
Tre misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by DeDaunte.
DeDaunte lands a big right hand that sends Tre crashing to the mat! DeDaunte stays standing though and waves Tre back to his feet!
Tre is rocked!
Tre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeDaunte.
Tre is still on wobbly legs! Can DeDaunte finish him?
DeDaunte has closed the distance and engaged Tre in a clinch.
DeDaunte stalling against the cage.
DeDaunte prevents Tre from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeDaunte displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tre up against the cage.
DeDaunte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeDaunte.
Tre is trying to break free.
Tre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tre is looking to break free of the clinch but DeDaunte has double underhooks.
Tre blocking some punches.
Tre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tre manages to break the clinch.
Tre seems to have recovered his senses.
DeDaunte misses with a wild combination.
Tre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Tre. Beautiful body shot.
Tre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! DeDaunte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tre cracks DeDaunte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeDaunte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tre misses with a looping right.
DeDaunte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeDaunte swings for the body but Tre moves out of range.
DeDaunte throws a big shot that misses.
DeDaunte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeDaunte is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeDaunte blocks a jab.
DeDaunte tries to close the distance and clinch but Tre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tre.
Tre misses the shot to the body.
Tre misses with an uppercut.
DeDaunte clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tre as DeDaunte tries to tie him up.
Tre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from DeDaunte misses the target.
DeDaunte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tre works DeDaunte's body with a nice hook.
Tre slips under a jab.
DeDaunte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tre looks to land a right hand but DeDaunte moved out of range.
Tre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeDaunte misses with a hook.
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!
DeDaunte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeDaunte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tre just misses with a punch to the body.
DeDaunte tries to clinch up.
Tre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeDaunte tries to clinch up.
A jab from Tre misses.
DeDaunte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tre is trying to break the clinch but DeDaunte has him pressed against the cage.
DeDaunte throws an elbow that misses.
DeDaunte can't find room to land a body shot as Tre controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Tre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeDaunte tries to work over Tre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeDaunte throws an elbow but misses.
Tre can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeDaunte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tre's defenses.
DeDaunte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tre connects with the punch.
DeDaunte tries to bum rush Tre with a series of wild strikes but Tre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
te Tre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on te Tre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tre throws a looping overhand right but DeDaunte ducks down to avoid it.
Tre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from DeDaunte misses the target.
Tre scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Kyle DeDaunte has been cut.
te Tre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tre gets tackled into the cage by DeDaunte. DeDaunte maintains the clinch.
Tre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeDaunte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeDaunte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for DeDaunte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Tre.
DeDaunte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kyle DeDaunte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tre misses with a hook. DeDaunte ducked under it nicely.
As Tre tries to get set, DeDaunte tries to push him back and clinch up but Tre manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Tre misses.
DeDaunte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Tre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeDaunte wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tre scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by DeDaunte.
A telegraphed right hand from Tre misses the target.
DeDaunte tries to counter by clinching up but Tre breaks away and moves out of range.
DeDaunte throws a hook to the side of Tre's head but Tre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tre missing with a left hand there. DeDaunte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tre lands with an overhand left.
Tre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeDaunte moves away.
Tre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeDaunte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tre lands a jab to the nose.
Tre misses with a straight right.
Tre lands the left hand.
DeDaunte misses the shot to the body.
Tre misses with a straight right.
DeDaunte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tre throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from DeDaunte. Those never looked like landing.
DeDaunte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tre.
Tre connects with a right hand. DeDaunte shakes it off.
DeDaunte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeDaunte is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tre.
Tre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tre lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Tre there.
Tre slips a jab from DeDaunte.
Tre misses with a body shot.
DeDaunte wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tre scores with a hook to the body. DeDaunte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Tre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeDaunte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tre takes a swing at DeDaunte's ribcage but misses.
DeDaunte fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeDaunte tries to clinch up.
Tre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tre walks into a stiff left hand from DeDaunte.
That has opened up te Tre's cut even more.
DeDaunte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Tre tries to get set, DeDaunte tries to push him back and clinch up but Tre manages to avoid the attempt.
Tre connects with the punch.
Tre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeDaunte.
Tre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeDaunte.
Tre connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Tre finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tre misses the jab.
Tre ducks under a wild hook from DeDaunte.
DeDaunte lands a slapping body shot.
DeDaunte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tre throws out the jab.
DeDaunte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DeDaunte moves in looking to clinch but Tre pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Tre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeDaunte.
Tre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeDaunte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeDaunte tries to clinch up but Tre circles away and keeps his distance.
DeDaunte works the jab nicely.
Tre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeDaunte.
Nice defenses there by DeDaunte.
Nice cross by Tre.
DeDaunte is looking to clinch.
Tre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tre lands with an uppercut that bounces DeDaunte off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tre avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeDaunte throws a hook but Tre avoids it easily.
DeDaunte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tre throws a lazy right hand but DeDaunte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeDaunte was well out of range. Poor timing from Tre.
DeDaunte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeDaunte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tre moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeDaunte wants to clinch up but Tre keeps it at a distance.
Tre misses with a straight right.
Tre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeDaunte wants to clinch.
DeDaunte misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
te Tre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tre lands a lovely overhand right.
Tre misses with a body shot.
Tre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tre swings for the body but DeDaunte moves out of range.
Tre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeDaunte takes one to the side of the head.
DeDaunte moves out of range as Tre strikes.
Tre loads up on a big right hand but DeDaunte slips the punch.
DeDaunte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeDaunte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeDaunte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeDaunte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tre throws an overhand right that lands on DeDaunte's shoulder, as DeDaunte tries to avoid the shot.
DeDaunte is looking to clinch but Tre is avoiding it.
DeDaunte misses with a double jab.
Tre lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tre misses with a hook.
Tre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Tre tries to get set, DeDaunte tries to push him back and clinch up but Tre manages to avoid the attempt.
Tre misses with a hook. DeDaunte ducked under it nicely.
DeDaunte moves in looking to clinch but Tre pushes him off.
Nice shot by Tre.
Tre lands with a hook. DeDaunte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeDaunte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tre.
Donk. Tre catches DeDaunte right on the button with a cross.
DeDaunte throws a right hand that Tre ducks under and follows up with a left that Tre also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Tre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tre.
DeDaunte ducks under a wild hook from Tre.
Tre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeDaunte.
DeDaunte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeDaunte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tre cracks DeDaunte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tre looks to throw the jab but DeDaunte is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeDaunte misses with a straight right.
Tre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeDaunte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tre.
DeDaunte throws a series of punches but Tre moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeDaunte moves in looking to clinch but Tre pushes him off.
DeDaunte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeDaunte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tre.
Tre lands a glancing blow to the side of DeDaunte's head.
DeDaunte moves in looking to clinch but Tre pushes him off.
DeDaunte moves in looking to clinch but Tre pushes him off.
Tre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeDaunte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tre tests DeDaunte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeDaunte doesn't seem bothered though.
DeDaunte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeDaunte misses with a hook.
DeDaunte moves in looking to clinch but Tre pushes him off.
DeDaunte fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Tre.
DeDaunte tries to close the distance and clinch but Tre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tre thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeDaunte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeDaunte moves in looking to clinch but Tre pushes him off.
Tre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeDaunte momentarily.
Tre connects with a body shot.
Tre throws an overhand right that lands on DeDaunte's shoulder, as DeDaunte tries to avoid the shot.
DeDaunte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeDaunte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeDaunte moves out of range of the strikes.
te Tre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeDaunte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeDaunte tries to move into range but Tre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from DeDaunte misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeDaunte wants to clinch up but Tre keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Tre catches DeDaunte right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Tre.
Tre cracks DeDaunte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeDaunte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeDaunte swinging wildly here.
Tre moves out of range of the strikes.
Tre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeDaunte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tre cracks a nice hook into DeDaunte's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tre.
DeDaunte tries to clinch there but Tre circles away.
Tre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeDaunte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeDaunte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Tre catches DeDaunte right on the button with a cross.
DeDaunte wants to clinch up but Tre keeps it at a distance.
Kyle DeDaunte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as Tre lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeDaunte doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Tre.
And that's the end of the fight!
te Tre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tre 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... te Tre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makoa Aketu (ranked 2739 p4p, 295 weight class) and Khaba Furgusen (ranked 2875 p4p, 301 weight class). Makoa Aketu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Makoa Aketu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khaba Furgusen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Aketu.
A combination from Aketu does no damage.
Furgusen throws the left hand but Aketu avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Furgusen misses its intended target.
Furgusen throws the left hand but Aketu avoids the punch easily.
Aketu throws a series of punches but Furgusen moves out of range.
Furgusen throws a right hand that misses
and Furgusen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aketu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Furgusen misses with a looping right.
Aketu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Furgusen has Aketu up against the cage in a clinch.
Aketu gets through Furgusen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aketu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Furgusen working aggressively here.
Furgusen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aketu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furgusens head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furgusen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Furgusen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aketu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furgusen lands a body punch.
Aketu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aketu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aketu scores with a shot to the side of Furgusen's head.
Aketu tries to throw a body punch but Furgusen avoids it by throwing Aketu back against the cage.
Furgusen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Furgusen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aketu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makoa Aketu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Furgusen.
Aketu lands a right hand.
Aketu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Furgusen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Furgusen misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furgusen can't find room to land a body shot as Aketu controls the action.
Furgusen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aketu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aketu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Furgusen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Furgusen takes a swing at Aketu's ribcage but misses.
Furgusen misses with a hook to the body
and Aketu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furgusen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aketu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Furgusen misses with a takedown
and Aketu counters with a stiff right hand.
Furgusen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Aketu counter with a right hand.
Makoa Aketu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aketu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makoa Aketu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furgusen throws an off balance right hand
and Aketu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aketu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aketu misses with a looping left.
Aketu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Furgusen tries to counter it with a takedown but Aketu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Furgusen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furgusen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Furgusen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aketu tries to avoid it but Furgusen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aketu to the ground. Aketu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aketu loads up on a big right hand but Furgusen slips the punch.
Furgusen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aketu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Furgusen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aketu works the jab nicely.
We've been informed that Furgusen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aketu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Furgusen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aketu throws out the jab.
Furgusen swings widly with a right hand
and Aketu counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Aketu misses.
Furgusen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aketu blocks a jab.
Aketu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furgusen tries to close the distance and clinch but Aketu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Furgusen blocks a jab.
Furgusen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Furgusen throws a body shot but no joy.
Aketu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furgusen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Aketu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Furgusen misses with an uppercut
and Furgusen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aketu throws the left hand but Furgusen avoids the punch easily.
Furgusen tries to clinch but Aketu moves out of range.
Furgusen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slow jab from Furgusen misses its intended target.
Aketu keeps the fight on the outside.
Aketu blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Furgusen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aketu lands a nice shot that snaps Furgusen's head back.
Aketu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Furgusen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Aketu coming out on top.
Aketu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aketu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aketu wants it to stay on the feet.
Furgusen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aketu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Furgusen looks to move away, Aketu throws a big counter combo but Furgusen just gets out of the way.
Aketu lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makoa Aketu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Furgusen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aketu throws out the jab.
Aketu throws a looping overhand right but Furgusen ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Furgusen.
Furgusen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aketu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aketu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aketu throws a hook but Furgusen blocks it.
Aketu misses with a looping left.
Aketu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Furgusen has time to react.
Aketu throws a poor cross that misses
and Furgusen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aketu misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Aketu.
Furgusen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Furgusen.
Furgusen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Furgusen tries to close the distance and clinch but Aketu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Furgusen slips a straight right by Aketu.
A swing and a miss from Aketu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furgusen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furgusen misses with an uppercut.
Aketu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Furgusen throws a body punch but Aketu moves out of range.
Aketu defending well as Furgusen loads up on a big left hand.
Furgusen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aketu throws out the jab.
Furgusen misses with a hook. Aketu ducked under it nicely.
Furgusen slips a straight right by Aketu.
Furgusen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aketu doesn't seem bothered though.
Furgusen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aketu doesn't seem bothered though.
Furgusen misses with a straight right.
Aketu feints a jab promting Furgusen to slip. Aketu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Furgusen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aketu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furgusen can do to turn this around?
Furgusen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Furgusen tries to clinch up.
Furgusen throws a hook but Aketu blocks it.
Aketu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aketu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Furgusen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Aketu. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furgusen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aketu throws out the jab.
Furgusen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aketu.
Furgusen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aketu defends it well.
Aketu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Furgusen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Furgusen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aketu.
Furgusen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aketu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Furgusen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aketu slips a jab from Furgusen.
Aketu fails to land with a series of punches.
Furgusen misses with a hook.
Furgusen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Aketu. That snapped Furgusen's head back.
Furgusen throws a body shot but no joy.
Furgusen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aketu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Furgusen blocks a jab.
Furgusen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furgusen slips under a jab.
Aketu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furgusen.
Furgusen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furgusen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aketu swivels and escapes.
Makoa Aketu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Furgusen.
Aketu throws a jab but it's blocked by Furgusen.
Aketu throws a series of punches but Furgusen avoids them all with ease.
Aketu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Furgusen. Furgusen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aketu lands a jab to the nose.
Furgusen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aketu.
Aketu moves away from the strike by Furgusen.
Furgusen forces Aketu back against the cage and clinches.
Furgusen throws a punch but it's blocked by Aketu.
A head punch on the inside from Aketu fails to land.
Aketu misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aketu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aketu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makoa Aketu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aketu looking to slow down the pace here.
Furgusen breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furgusen tries to clinch but Aketu moves out of range.
Aketu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aketu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Furgusen throws out the jab.
Furgusen ducks under a wild hook from Aketu.
Furgusen walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aketu. Furgusen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furgusen throws a hook to the side of Aketu's head but Aketu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aketu misses with a hook.
Furgusen throws a jab when Aketu was well out of range.
Aketu is looking to counter punch.
Furgusen throws a body punch but Aketu moves out of range.
Aketu misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makoa Aketu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Furgusen has closed the distance and engaged Aketu in a clinch.
Aketu looking to stall.
Aketu working aggressively here.
Aketu working hard to break the clinch.
Furgusen looking to stall.
Aketu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Furgusen trying to stall but Aketu improves his position.
Aketu taking a breather.
Aketu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furgusen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgusen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aketu is defending well.
Furgusen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furgusen is working for takedown but Aketu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makoa Aketu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Furgusen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aketu has Furgusen pushed against the cage.
Aketu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aketu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Furgusen fails to land.
Furgusen tries to stall but Aketu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Furgusen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Furgusen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aketu lands a shoulder strike.
Aketu lands a left hand.
Furgusen looking to stall.
Aketu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Furgusen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Furgusen can't find room to land a body shot as Aketu controls the action.
Aketu misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aketu taking a breather.
Furgusen effectively controlling the action here.
Aketu blocking some punches.
Aketu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Furgusen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Furgusen lands the left hand.
Aketu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Furgusen.
Aketu throwing a counter right hand but Furgusen manages to avoid it.
Aketu looks to land a left hand but Furgusen moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aketu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Furgusens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aketu throws a hook to the side of Furgusen's head but Furgusen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aketu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Furgusen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aketu.
Furgusen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aketu throws a big shot that misses.
Aketu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aketu throws a series of punches but Furgusen moves out of range.
Makoa Aketu is winning the standup battle so far.
Furgusen looks to land a combination but Aketu avoids it well.
Furgusen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aketu.
Aketu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Aketu. No joy for Furgusen on that attempt.
Furgusen just misses with a punch to the body.
Aketu's corner calls for a 1-2. Aketu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aketu throws a jab but it's blocked by Furgusen.
Furgusen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Furgusen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aketu.
Aketu throws an overhand right that lands on Furgusen's shoulder, as Furgusen tries to avoid the shot.
Furgusen missing with a left hand there. Aketu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aketu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aketu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aketu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Furgusen's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aketu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furgusen doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aketu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furgusen.
And Furgusen tries to counter it with a takedown but Aketu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Furgusen looks to clinch
enabling Aketu to counter with a crisp jab.
Aketu throws a jab but it's blocked by Furgusen.
Furgusen misses with an uppercut.
Furgusen takes a swing at Aketu's ribcage but misses.
Furgusen sizes up Aketu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aketu takes a swing at Furgusen's ribcage but misses.
Aketu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aketu moves away from the strike by Furgusen.
Aketu throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Aketu.
Aketu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Furgusens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Furgusen misses with a body shot.
Khaba Furgusen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aketu misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makoa Aketu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aketu 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makoa Aketu!
An out of breath Makoa Aketu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hilly (ranked 2278 p4p, 302 weight class) and Tom Manner (ranked 2226 p4p, 300 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bill Hilly has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bill Hilly seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Hilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Manner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manner throws a combination that misses
and Hilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hilly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hilly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manner managing to block the knees to the body from Hilly.
Hilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manner backwards.
Hilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manner looking to slow down the pace here.
Manner trying to stall but Hilly improves his position.
Hilly lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly lands an uppercut.
Hilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manner dodges the punch combination from Hilly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Manner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Hilly. Beautiful body shot.
Hilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manner circles away quickly and effectively.
And Manner tries to counter it with a takedown but Hilly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Manner misses.
Manner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Tom Manner has been cut.
Manner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hilly pinned against the cage. Hilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manner with the counter takedown but Hilly avoids it easily.
Manner throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hilly counter with a right hand.
Manner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manner throws a right hand that misses
and Hilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manner ducks under a wild hook from Hilly.
Manner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hilly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hilly lands a big uppercut and Manner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manner looks OK. Hilly waves Manner back to his feet!
Manner is rocked!
Hilly cracks Manner with a hook to the temple - Manner is on wobbly legs here! Hilly swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Manner falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hilly wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Hilly!
A less than humble Bill Hilly misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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