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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olo Adofo (ranked 1630 p4p, 23788 weight class) and Benny Jet (ranked 50 p4p, 224 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olo Adofo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benny Jet!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adofo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jet, pushing him back against the ropes.
Adofo works on Jet's body with a couple of short punches.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Jet avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Jet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jet wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adofo obliges.
Jet looks winded!
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jet backwards.
 It looks like Benny Jet has been cut.
Adofo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Adofo.
Adofo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Adofo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jet.
Good body shot from Adofo.
Adofo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adofo.
Adofo working Jet over with knees to the body.
Adofo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adofo landing knees to the head.
Adofo works on Jet's body with a couple of short punches.
Jet's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jet's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jet takes a shot to the head.
Adofo pushes Jet back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Adofo.
Adofo lands a body shot.
Adofo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adofo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Jet is rocked!
Adofo drops Jet with a big knee straight up the middle! Jet is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jet is still on wobbly legs! Can Adofo finish him?
Benny Jet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adofo gets a clinch.
Adofo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adofo landing knees to the body.
Adofo lands a body punch.
Adofo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Adofo.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adofo pushes Jet back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo presses Jet against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adofo crunches a lovely knee into Jet's ribcage.
Adofo pushes Jet back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adofo is working Jet over against the ropes.
A short left from Adofo.
Adofo controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the ropes! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Olo Adofo!
Olo Adofo retains his super heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Kochanowski (ranked 1734 p4p, 3160 weight class) and Gregory Rodriguez (ranked 224 p4p, 351 weight class). Rodriguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Many Men - 50 Cent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mateusz Kochanowski had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateusz Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kochanowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez works his way into full mount!
Kochanowski gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez trying to advance position but Kochanowski counters by regaining guard.
Kochanowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriguez has picked Kochanowski up and slammed him! Kochanowski can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control!
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski dodges the ground and pound from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound but Kochanowski is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Rodriguez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rodriguez in side control, throwing shots but Kochanowski defends.
Kochanowski manages to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez is stalling here. Kochanowski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kochanowski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Kochanowski off him but Kochanowski keeps the position.
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez is trying to control Kochanowski's posture but Kochanowski avoids it.
Kochanowski trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.
Kochanowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodriguez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kochanowski but great work by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez looking to control but instead Kochanowski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rodriguez working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kochanowski actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kochanowski sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez is looking for submissions but instead, Kochanowski has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is in close to Kochanowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kochanowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Kochanowski's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kochanowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Kochanowski in his guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Kochanowski is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kochanowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kochanowski pushing down on Rodriguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Kochanowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez is looking to control Kochanowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Kochanowski passes to full mount!
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Kochanowski's attempts to control the action.
Kochanowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rodriguez is surviving well by controlling Kochanowski's body position as best he can.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Kochanowski's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregory Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kochanowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kochanowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rodriguez advances to full mount.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kochanowski wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kochanowski is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a couple of good shots and Kochanowski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Our spies down at at Dark Horse MMA inform us that Rodriguez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rodriguez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rodriguez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Kochanowski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kochanowski is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez looking to control but Kochanowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez with good strikes from the mount here!
Kochanowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
 It looks like Mateusz Kochanowski has been cut.
Kochanowski regains half guard.
Kochanowski tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Gregory Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kochanowski is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez looks to land a strike but Kochanowski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace.
Kochanowski is looking for a triangle here but Rodriguez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kochanowski taking a bit of punishment here - Rodriguez scoring with strikes.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kochanowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looks up at the clock and then as Kochanowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rodriguez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodriguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rodriguez is working Kochanowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Kochanowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kochanowski is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kochanowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kochanowski looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kochanowski to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kochanowski dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to control.
Kochanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kochanowski trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Kochanowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kochanowski controls the pace.
Rodriguez has his foot on Kochanowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kochanowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kochanowski uses it to pass to side control.
Kochanowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
Mateusz Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kochanowski is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Kochanowski defends it easily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
Kochanowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kochanowski has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Kochanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Kochanowski postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Kochanowski tries to pass.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Kochanowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kochanowski tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kochanowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Kochanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Kochanowski back into the ropes.
Kochanowski blocking some punches.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregory Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kochanowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Rodriguez!
A pretty intense looking Gregory Rodriguez took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between God King (ranked 24965 p4p, 5789 weight class) and Rogers Wu (ranked 593 p4p, 558 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, God King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rogers Wu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King drops his hands momentarily and Wu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wu pinned against the ropes. Wu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wu scoring well with a low kick there.
Wu darts in and clinches King up against the ropes.
King looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Wu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu lands with a right to the head.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wu.
Wu stops a takedown attempt from King.
Wu cracks King with a nice body shot.
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wu uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to stand and escape but Wu is having none of it.
King working a defensive guard here.
Wu passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King is staying active underneath Wu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Wu working King over with strikes.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
Wu prevents King from getting back to his feet.
King is looking for a triangle but Wu pushes his legs off easily.
Wu landing some decent shots from guard.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Wu is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy body kick from King
and Wu counters with a nice leg kick.
Wu lands a jab.
King gets tackled into the ropes by Wu. Wu maintains the clinch.
King tries for a takedown but Wu manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for God King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wu manages to end up in side control.
King wants to control but Wu postures up.
King is looking for a sweep.
King wants to control but Wu postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wu lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogers Wu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Wu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Wu is struggling to control the position.
Wu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
King can't do much from the bottom here.
Wu wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Rogers Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to work for a kimura but Wu is defending well.
Wu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and King has latched onto it... Big trouble! King pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Wu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). God King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Kingston (ranked 5215 p4p, 3360 weight class) and Raul Rodriguez (ranked 505 p4p, 368 weight class). Raul Rodriguez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raul Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez lands a head shot.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Rodriguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Kingston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Kingston's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Raul Rodriguez has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kingston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Kingston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kingston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
That has opened up Raul Rodriguez's cut even more.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Rodriguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
A jab from Kingston misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mitch Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Kingston misses
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kingston counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Kingston!
After winning the bout, Mitch Kingston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Cartwright (ranked 1569 p4p, 1969 weight class) and Boniface Randriamaholison (ranked 185 p4p, 225 weight class). Randriamaholison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Careless Whisper (Remastered) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Cartwright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boniface Randriamaholison!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randriamaholison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartwright, pushing him back against the ropes.
Randriamaholison's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Randriamaholison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Randriamaholison is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrad Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Randriamaholison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cartwright's face.
It looks like Conrad Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Randriamaholison is defending well.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cartwright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Randriamaholison after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Randriamaholison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cartwright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cartwright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Randriamaholison connects with a knee to the head.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Randriamaholison walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randriamaholison pushes Cartwright up against the ropes in a clinch.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Randriamaholison trying to control the position but instead, Cartwright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Randriamaholison into the ropes.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Randriamaholison manages to get underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cartwright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Randriamaholison manages to get underhooks.
Randriamaholison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Randriamaholison misses with an elbow over the top.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright jumps guard but Randriamaholison turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Cartwright tightens his grip and picks Randriamaholison up, before dumping him to the ground. Randriamaholison manages to land in guard.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Randriamaholison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randriamaholison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Randriamaholison blocks nicely.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Randriamaholison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Randriamaholison keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Randriamaholison wants to stand and escape but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Randriamaholison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.
Randriamaholison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Randriamaholison is looking to stand up but Cartwright won't let him.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randriamaholison defends it easily.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randriamaholison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright pushes a forearm under Randriamaholison's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Randriamaholison is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conrad Cartwright!
Conrad Cartwright retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Conrad Cartwright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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