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CWFL Stand Up Quarter Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janno Kivessoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivessoo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Children Of Bodom - Blooddrunk. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
13 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Janno Kivessoo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kivessoo on the side of the head.
Hari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kivessoo lands a left and a right that send Hari crashing to the mat, dazed. Kivessoo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivessoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hari.
Kivessoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kivessoo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hari misses with a two punch combination.
Hari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kivessoo takes one to the chin there.
Hari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kivessoo misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Kivessoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hari misses with a low kick.
Hari looks to land a combination. Kivessoo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Janno Kivessoo has been cut.
Kivessoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivessoo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kivessoo moves out of range as Hari throws a body kick.
Hari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kivessoo moves out of range as Hari throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari misses with a combination
and Kivessoo counters with a low kick, right behind Hari 's knee.
Badr Hari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hari tries to land a front kick but Kivessoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hari throws a combination that misses
enabling Kivessoo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hari thows a leg kick but Kivessoo checks it
and Kivessoo counters with a left and a right that stings Hari.
Badr Hari's cut is getting worse.
Kivessoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kivessoo misses with a head kick.
Hari scores with a hook to the body. Kivessoo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kivessoo looks gassed!
Kivessoo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Kivessoo walks into a jab.
Hari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kivessoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hari misses with a wild combination.
Hari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kivessoo blocks a head kick by Hari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Hari misses
enabling Kivessoo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hari scores with a push kick.
Kivessoo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kivessoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kivessoo.
Kivessoo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hari. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hari lands a nice looking body kick.
Hari fails to land with a series of punches.
Hari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kivessoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hari throws a nice head kick!
That has opened up Janno Kivessoo's cut even more.
Hari lands with a hook. Kivessoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kivessoo swinging wildly here.
Hari misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hari. That's going to slow Kivessoo down.
Hari looks to land a combination but Kivessoo avoids it well.
Kivessoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hari. Hari obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hari!
Hari fails to land with a series of punches.
Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hari misses with a wild combination.
Kivessoo throws a big shot that misses.
Hari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kivessoo if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hari misses with a head kick.
Hari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hari throws a right and a left that Kivessoo avoids nicely.
Hari lands the left hand.
Hari lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hari.
Kivessoo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hari looks for the body kick but Kivessoo saw that one coming.
Hari lands with a right hand.
Hari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hari throws a head kick that misses.
Kivessoo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hari.
Hari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The cut above Janno Kivessoo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hari throws a combination that misses
and Kivessoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hari misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kivessoo tries to work over Hari's front leg with a kick but Hari checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari dominated that round.
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.
Hari fails to land with a series of punches.
Hari misses with a two punch combination.
Badr Hari is winning the standup battle so far.
Hari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hari throws a looping overhand right but Kivessoo ducks down to avoid it.
Hari throws the kick towards the body but Kivessoo avoids it.
Badr Hari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kivessoo. That did some damage!
Kivessoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kivessoo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kivessoo throws a shot from downtown. Hari moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Hari scores with a four punch combination!
Hari lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hari.
Hari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hari misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hari throws a right hand that Kivessoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kivessoo also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari scores with a sloppy right hand. Kivessoo should have avoided that one.
Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hari lands with a slapping head kick.
Janno Kivessoo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A good leg kick by Hari.
Hari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kivessoo can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Hari.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Janno Kivessoo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Badr Hari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wounded Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aivovaurio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cold bitch. Monkey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Everything in its right place. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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169 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wounded Monkey !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Aivovaurio.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aivovaurio throws the kick towards the body but Monkey avoids it.
The fighters circling - Aivovaurio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Aivovaurio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Aivovaurio.
Monkey avoids the head kick by Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio slips a jab from Monkey .
Monkey lands with a nice body punch.
Aivovaurio is looking to slow Monkey down with leg kicks.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Aivovaurio moved out of range.
Aivovaurio throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Aivovaurio scoring well with a low kick there.
Aivovaurio throws a hook to the side of Monkey 's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aivovaurio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aivovaurio there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Aivovaurio misses
and Monkey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aivovaurio thinking.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aivovaurio tries a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aivovaurio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey .
Aivovaurio scores with a head kick.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Aivovaurio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monkey , as that shot connected.
Aivovaurio misses with a hook to the body
and Monkey counters with a right hand to the body.
Monkey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Aivovaurio's head but Aivovaurio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aivovaurio throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Aivovaurio wants to slow Monkey down by chopping away at his legs.
Aivovaurio throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Aivovaurio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aivovaurio tries a head kick but it misses.
Aivovaurio throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aivovaurio. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey misses with a two punch combination.
Aivovaurio throws a leg kick which misses Monkey 's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aivovaurio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aivovaurio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aivovaurio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aivovaurio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aivovaurio avoids the body shot from Monkey .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aivovaurio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monkey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aivovaurio misses with a low kick.
Aivovaurio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey .
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Aivovaurio misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Aivovaurio scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Wounded Monkey has been cut.
Aivovaurio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aivovaurio throws a head kick that Monkey semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Aivovaurio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aivovaurio lands a head shot.
Monkey is rocked!
Aivovaurio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey is still on wobbly legs! Can Aivovaurio finish him?
Aivovaurio is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aivovaurio feints a jab and as Monkey dips his head, Aivovaurio unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Monkey right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Monkey falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Aivovaurio smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Para Normal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao's entrance music is Everything in its right place- Radio Head. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Normal's choice of entrance music: I'll Stick Around. Para Normal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Para Normal!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Normal. Shuai jiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Normal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shuai jiao, pushing him back against the ropes.
Shuai jiao has had enough of the clinch but Normal keeps him there for the moment.
Shuai jiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shuai jiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shuai jiao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shuai jiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shuai jiao tries a head kick but it misses.
Shuai jiao moves out of range of the body kick from Normal.
Normal blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Shuai jiao misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick but Normal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Para Normal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Normal checks a leg kick.
Shuai jiao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Normal swings for the body but Shuai jiao moves out of range.
Shuai jiao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Normal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shuai jiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normal scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Normal.
Normal scores with a kick to the body.
Shuai jiao is breathing heavily.
Shuai jiao scores with a body shot.
Shuai jiao tries to work over Normal's front leg with a kick but Normal checks it.
Normal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shuai jiao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Normal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Normal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shuai jiao, pushing him back against the ropes.
Normal lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Normal.
Still in the clinch, Normal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Normal digs a right hand underneath Shuai jiao's ribcage. Shuai jiao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Normal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Normal.
Normal lands a body shot.
Normal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shuai jiaos head.
Normal lands a hook that snaps the head of Shuai jiao backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Normal.
Normal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Normal lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Normal digs a right hand underneath Shuai jiao's ribcage. Shuai jiao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Normal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Normal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Normal lands a nice shot to the body.
Normal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Normal throws a shot to the body.
Normal takes the fight into the clinch.
Normal digs a right hand into Shuai jiao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shuai jiao's gas tank.
Normal is leaning against Shuai jiao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Normal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Normal.
Normal presses Shuai jiao against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Normal.
Normal lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Normal.
Normal lands an uppercut.
A short right from Normal on the inside.
Normal lands with a right to the head.
Normal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shuai jiao backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Normal.
Shuai jiao letting Normal take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Normal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Normal cracks Shuai jiao with a nice body shot.
Normal lands a right hand.
Normal gets through Shuai jiao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Normal on the inside.
Shuai jiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Normal lands a shoulder strike.
Normal lands a nice uppercut.
Normal pushes Shuai jiao back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Normal stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Normal on the inside.
Normal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shuai jiao or not.
Normal stalling in the clinch.
Normal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Normal scores with a hook to the body.
Normal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Normal lands with a left to the head.
Normal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Normal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Normal pushes Shuai jiao back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Normal cracks Shuai jiao with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Normal.
Normal digs a right hand into Shuai jiao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shuai jiao's gas tank.
Normal gets through Shuai jiao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Normal digs a right hand underneath Shuai jiao's ribcage. Shuai jiao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Normal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Normal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Normal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Normal digs a right hand into Shuai jiao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shuai jiao's gas tank.
Good body shot from Normal.
Normal lands a body shot.
Normal keeps control of Shuai jiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Normal.
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!
Normal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Normal.
Normal lands with a light punch inside.
Normal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Normal scores with a hook to the body.
Normal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shuai jiao backwards.
Normal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Normal pushes Shuai jiao back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Normal gets through Shuai jiao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Normal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Normal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Normal prevents Shuai jiao from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Normal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Normal lands with a light punch inside.
Normal presses Shuai jiao against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Normal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Para Normal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Normal throws a body kick that misses.
Normal avoids the body shot from Shuai jiao.
Normal takes the fight into the clinch.
Normal trying to control the position but instead, Shuai jiao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Normal into the ropes.
Shuai jiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Normal keeps control of Shuai jiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shuai jiao wants to break free but Normal has control.
Normal stalls.
Shuai jiao wants to break free but Normal has control.
Normal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Normal.
Normal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shuai jiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shuai jiao takes a shot to the head.
Shuai jiao tries to break free but Normal pushes him back against the ropes.
Normal lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shuai jiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Normal lands a nice uppercut.
Shuai jiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shuai jiao is trying to break the clinch but Normal has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normal lands a hook that snaps the head of Shuai jiao backwards.
Shuai jiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Normal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Normal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shuai jiao is trying to force a seperation but Normal has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Normal.
Normal is leaning against Shuai jiao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Normal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shuai jiao's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Normal.
Normal lands a right hand.
Shuai jiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Normal has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Normal.
Normal presses Shuai jiao against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Shuai jiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shuai jiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Para Normal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Normal works on Shuai jiao's body with a couple of short punches.
Shuai jiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Normal lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Normal as the two fighters clinch.
Normal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Normal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Normal digs a right hand into Shuai jiao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shuai jiao's gas tank.
Normal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Normal lands a body shot.
Normal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shuai jiaos head.
A body shot lands from Normal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Normal works on Shuai jiao's body with a couple of short punches.
Normal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Normal.
Normal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Normal.
Normal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Normal lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Normal.
Shuai jiao is rocked!
Normal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shuai jiao backwards.
Oh Shuai jiao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Normal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shuai jiao seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Nice body punch from Normal - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Normal.
Normal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Normal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Normal keeps control of Shuai jiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Normal pushes Shuai jiao back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Normal works on Shuai jiao's body with a couple of short punches.
Normal is working Shuai jiao over against the ropes.
Normal pushes Shuai jiao back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Normal stalling.
The crowd are getting on Normal's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Normal.
Normal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Normal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shuai jiao backwards.
Normal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Normal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Normal digs a right hand into Shuai jiao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shuai jiao's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Normal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shuai jiao backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Normal.
Normal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Normal lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Normal.
Normal lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Normal as the two fighters clinch.
Normal is pushing Shuai jiao up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Normal lands an uppercut.
Normal stalling against the ropes.
Shuai jiao tries to break free but Normal pushes him back against the ropes.
Shuai jiao is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Normal.
A hook to the body from Normal.
Normal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Normal lands a shoulder strike.
Normal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Normal leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Normal works on Shuai jiao's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Normal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Normal.
Come on Normal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Normal is working Shuai jiao over against the ropes.
Shuai jiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Normal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Normal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shuai jiao's efforts to push away.
Normal presses Shuai jiao against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Normal lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Normal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Normal.
Normal lands a body shot.
Shuai jiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Normal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Normal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Normal.
A hook to the body from Normal.
The referee is keeping an eye on Normal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Normal lands a nice shot to the body.
Normal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Normal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Normal, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Para Normal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Normal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Normal.
Normal tries to land a front kick but Shuai jiao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Normal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Normal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Normal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Normal scoring well with a low kick there.
Normal lands a nice looking body kick.
Shuai jiao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Normal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shuai jiao.
Normal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shuai jiao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Normal.
Normal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Normal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shuai jiao.
Normal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shuai jiao manages to avoid it.
Normal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shuai jiao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Normal moves into range and clinches up with Shuai jiao.
Normal scores with a shoulder strike.
Normal cracks Shuai jiao with a nice body shot.
Shuai jiao is trying to force a seperation but Normal has the dominant position.
Normal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Normal scores with a hook to the body.
Normal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shuai jiao backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Normal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Normal - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Normal.
Normal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Normal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Normal pushes Shuai jiao back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Normal lands a body punch.
Normal scores with a hook to the body.
Shuai jiao tries to break free but Normal pushes him back against the ropes.
Normal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Master Shuai jiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Normal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Normal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shuai jiao backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Normal.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Normal.
Nice body punch from Normal - that landed with a thud.
Normal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Normal as the two fighters clinch.
Normal presses Shuai jiao against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Normal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Normal pushes Shuai jiao back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Normal is working Shuai jiao over against the ropes.
Normal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Normal.
A left hand lands to the body for Normal.
Normal lands a shot to the body.
Normal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shuai jiao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Normal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Normal lands an uppercut.
Normal manages to break the clinch.
Para Normal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shuai jiao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Normal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Normal scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Normal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Normal.
Normal throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Normal does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Normal. That's going to slow Shuai jiao down.
Normal throws a body kick that misses.
Shuai jiao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Normal throws out a powerful jab.
Normal connects with a single shot there.
Normal scoring well with a low kick there.
Normal digs a good body shot into Shuai jiao's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Normal.
Normal scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Normal lands with a straight right. Shuai jiao didn't see that one coming.
Normal closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shuai jiao! Normal dives in looking to finish! Shuai jiao is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Para Normal!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Leston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neil comes into the arena with Golden Brown blaring out of the sound system. Leston comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BigB - Hooligan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tim Leston told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Leston!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Neil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leston takes a swing at O Neil's ribcage but misses.
Leston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Neil to score with a decent uppercut.
O Neil forces Leston back against the ropes and clinches.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Neil misses with a low kick.
O Neil forces Leston back against the ropes and clinches.
O Neil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leston tries to clinch up but O Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
O Neil lands the left hand.
O Neil throws a leg kick but Leston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leston tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Leston.
O Neil lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leston throws a hook to the side of O Neil's head but O Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from O Neil misses the target.
O Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Neil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leston falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Neil counters by moving into the clinch.
O Neil scores with a hook to the body.
Leston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leston misses with the head strike.
O Neil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
O Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
O Neil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leston, pushing him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leston manages to avoid it.
O Neil wants to land a leg kick but Leston is out of range.
O Neil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leston will feel that in the morning.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Neil!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting O Neil counter with a right hand.
Leston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Neil.
Leston keeps the fight on the outside.
Leston misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from O Neil misses.
O Neil gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Neil pushes Leston up against the ropes in a clinch.
O Neil manages to break the clinch.
O Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leston.
Leston tries to clinch but O Neil moves away
and O Neil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neil.
O Neil clinches with his opponent.
Leston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
Leston taking a breather.
Leston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Neil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Neil throws a big shot that misses.
Leston lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leston swings away with a body shot that misses
and O Neil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Neil staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leston misses the shot to the body.
O Neil throws a series of punches but Leston avoids them all with ease.
O Neil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leston. Leston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Neil takes the fight into the clinch.
Leston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Neil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Neil has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leston avoids the body shot from O Neil.
Leston tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Neil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Neil jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Neil moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leston keeps control of O Neil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leston is looking to break free of the clinch but O Neil has double underhooks.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Neil rather than just go for the knockout.
O Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Leston moves out of range easily.
O Neil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Neil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leston has time to react.
A punch combination from Leston misses.
O Neil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leston is breathing heavily.
O Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Tim Leston has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Neil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Neil throws the kick towards the body but Leston avoids it.
O Neil has closed the distance and engaged Leston in a clinch.
O Neil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Neil thumps Leston with a low kick.
O Neil misses with a looping left.
O Neil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Neil tries to clinch but Leston is having none of it.
O Neil tries to clinch up but Leston circles away and keeps his distance.
Leston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and O Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from O Neil misses the target.
O Neil misses with a shot to the body
and Leston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Neil.
O Neil wants to clinch up but Leston keeps it at a distance.
O Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leston defending well as O Neil loads up on a big left hand.
O Neil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Neil closes the distance and clinches.
Leston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leston is trying to force a seperation but O Neil has the dominant position.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leston throws a right hand that O Neil ducks under and follows up with a left that O Neil also avoids with ease.
Leston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Neil throws out a loose jab but Leston uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leston momentarily.
Leston takes one to the side of the head.
O Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leston can do to turn this around?
O Neil has Leston up against the ropes in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Neil breaks from the clinch.
Leston tries to clinch up
and O Neil counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Leston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Leston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leston misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Neil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mickey O Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
O Neil cracks Leston with an open hand slap.
Leston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neil.
A jab from O Neil finds it's way through Leston's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Neil.
Leston throws a nice looking combination but O Neil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Neil tries to clinch but Leston is having none of it.
O Neil does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil misses with an uppercut. Leston saw that one coming.
O Neil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Neil throws a head kick but Leston moves out of range.
O Neil with a hook.
O Neil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters circling a little - O Neil finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Leston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Neil feints and then cracks Leston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leston down.
O Neil rushes Leston and presses him up against the ropes.
Tim Leston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leston slips under a jab.
O Neil misses the jab.
O Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by O Neil.
Tim Leston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Neil scores with a nice body kick.
O Neil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mickey O Neil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Neil has closed the distance and engaged Leston in a clinch.
Leston working aggressively here.
O Neil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leston is defending well for now.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by O Neil.
O Neil is looking to clinch but Leston is avoiding it.
Leston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leston there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Neil moves in looking to clinch but Leston pushes him off.
Leston misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leston, pushing him back against the ropes.
Leston wants to get back to striking at distance but O Neil won't allow it.
O Neil blocking some punches.
O Neil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leston misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by O Neil.
O Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leston breaks the clinch.
O Neil moves out of range as Leston strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Neil scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Neil, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey O Neil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Neil has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey O Neil!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masahiko kimura is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masahiko kimura!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves scores with a body shot.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by kimura.
Alves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves cracks kimura with an open hand slap.
kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
kimura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves digs a good hook to kimura's body.
kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Alves misses.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
kimura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
kimura with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kimura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alves has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
kimura trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
kimura looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alves wants to hold on but kimura pushes him away.
kimura prevents Alves from getting the reversal.
kimura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alves tries to get out of the position.
kimura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alves is looking to escape.
kimura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves has left one of his arms exposed and kimura doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Alves screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masahiko kimura!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson McMurder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carson McMurder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carson McMurder!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dover dips to his left and cracks McMurder with an uppercut!
McMurder throws a hook but Dover blocks it.
A lazy left from Dover finds it's target.
Dover misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McMurder counter with a right hand.
Dover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dover misses the body punch
and McMurder counters with a nice body shot.
Dover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McMurder slips under a jab.
McMurder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McMurder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover lands a jab to McMurder's midsection.
Dover misses with a wild body shot.
Dover misses with a few strikes there.
Dover blocks a jab.
Ben Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMurder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMurder lands a head shot.
McMurder throws a body punch but Dover moves out of range.
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.
Dover scores with a jab to the body.
McMurder throws an overhand right that lands on Dover's shoulder, as Dover tries to avoid the shot.
Dover misses with a body punch
and McMurder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dover is trying to keep McMurder in close.
McMurder wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McMurder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMurder wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dover misses the shot to the body.
McMurder throws a lazy right hand but Dover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMurder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMurder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McMurder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dover throws a series of punches but McMurder avoids them all with ease.
McMurder thows a body shot but no joy.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McMurder fails with a takedown attempt.
Dover lands a nice hook to McMurder's body. McMurder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson McMurder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dover slips under a jab from McMurder.
Dover misses with a body shot
enabling McMurder to counter with a crisp jab.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMurder circles away quickly and effectively.
McMurder scores with a takedown into Dover's guard.
Dover looking to control.
McMurder stopping the sweep attempt from Dover.
McMurder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dover dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dover is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McMurder has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dover is looking to defend but McMurder has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dover! McMurder pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dover taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carson McMurder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dermot Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafar Al Shakir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dermot Gray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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282 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermot Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jafar Al Shakir!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Shakir. Al Shakir gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Shakir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Al Shakir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jafar Al Shakir has been cut.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Shakir.
Dermot Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jafar Al Shakir.
Gray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Shakir in his tracks.
Al Shakir dives in and grabs Gray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes down on Al Shakir's head and hops out.
Gray misses with a hook. Al Shakir ducked under it nicely.
Al Shakir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but Al Shakir persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Shakir blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Shakir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Shakir off to one side.
Al Shakir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Shakir looks gassed!
Gray looks to land a combination. Al Shakir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Al Shakir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gray pinned against the cage. Gray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Shakir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
Gray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Shakir shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Shakir.
Gray scores with a one two! Al Shakir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gray scores with a decent looking hook.
Gray scores with a nice strike.
A nice combination there by Gray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jafar Al Shakir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray scores with a nice strike.
That has opened up Jafar Al Shakir's cut even more.
Gray throws a series of strikes that have Al Shakir backpedaling.
Al Shakir is rocked!
Gray scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Shakir is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
The cut above Jafar Al Shakir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gray throws an overhand right that has Al Shakir reeling! Gray follows up with more punches and Al Shakir is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dermot Gray!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamada Taiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Tator!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yamada Taiki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taiki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taiki tries to clinch but Tator moves out of range.
Taiki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taiki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tator takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taiki stalks Tator and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tator's face. Tator staggers backwards, shaken.
Taiki scores with a leg kick.
Tator misses with a few strikes there.
Tator walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taiki.
Taiki cracks the inside of Tator's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tator shoots for a double leg takedown but Taiki sprawls well. He's pushed Tator's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taiki slips under a jab from Tator.
Taiki feints and then cracks Tator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tator down.
Taiki wants to clinch.
Tator misses with a double jab.
Taiki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taiki drives through and clinches with Tator against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tator avoids it.
Taiki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tator avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
Taiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tator.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but Tator blocks with his arms.
Tator has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taiki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taiki misses with a knee to the head.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tator.
Taiki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tator working hard to break the clinch.
Taiki working Tator over with knees to the body.
Tator is breathing heavily.
Taiki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tator.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Tator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tator managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Tator tries to break the clinch but Taiki is controlling the position.
Taiki misses with a knee strike.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tator avoids it.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tator looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tator is trying to force a seperation but Taiki has the dominant position.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Tator avoids the damage to the body.
Taiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taiki has him pressed against the ropes.
Tator takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but Tator blocks with his arms.
Taiki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tator on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tator goes for a takedown attempt but Taiki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tator looks to land a combination but Taiki avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiki swings for the body but Tator moves out of range.
Taiki throws and low kick but Tator moves out of range easily.
Tator misses with a series of wild punches.
Taiki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tator takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taiki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taiki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tator is out of range and Taiki settles back down.
Taiki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tator avoids a kick to the body.
Tator throws a nice looking combination but Taiki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tator throws a leg kick but Taiki sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Taiki misses
and Tator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tator shoots in for a takedown but Taiki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taiki throws a sloppy head kick and Tator moves out of range easily.
Taiki misses the shot to the body.
Tator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taiki is looking to chop away at Tator's legs.
Taiki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taiki is looking to slow Tator down with leg kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taiki working Tator over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tator avoids it.
Taiki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tator lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tator is defending well for now.
Taiki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Tator avoids the damage to the body.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Tator avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamada Taiki dominated that round.
That's time! Tator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tator fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taiki avoids it really well and circles away.
Taiki pushes Tator away with a front kick.
Taiki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tator.
Tator throws a head kick that misses
and Taiki counters with a leg kick.
Taiki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taiki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taiki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taiki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tator rather than just go for the knockout.
Donk. Taiki catches Tator right on the button with a cross.
Taiki takes the fight into the clinch.
Taiki landing knees to the body.
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!
Taiki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tator's defenses.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tator avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tator in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taiki lands a good knee to the midsection. Tator won't want to take too many of those.
Tator avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tator is defending well for now.
Taiki lands a good knee to the midsection. Tator won't want to take too many of those.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tator avoids it.
Taiki with a knee to the head.
Taiki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tator in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taiki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taiki lands a nice elbow.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tator is defending well for now.
Tator on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taiki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tator on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tator is defending well for now.
Tator on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki taking a breather.
Tator is trying to force a seperation but Taiki has the dominant position.
Tator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taiki misses with a knee strike.
Tator is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tator fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tator has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tator tries to break the clinch but Taiki is controlling the position.
Taiki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tator's efforts to push away.
Tator on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Taiki landing knees to the body.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tator is defending well for now.
Tator is trying to drag Taiki to the mat but Taiki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Tator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tator avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
Tator is trying to break free.
Tator is trying to break the clinch but Taiki has him pressed against the ropes.
Taiki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taiki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Tator on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tator is defending well for now.
Tator managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Tator dodges an elbow strike from Taiki.
Tator has had enough of the clinch but Taiki keeps him there for the moment.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but Tator blocks it.
Tator manages to break the clinch.
Tator misses with a hook to the body
and Taiki counters with a body kick that stops Tator in his tracks momentarily.
Yamada Taiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tator has a takedown stuffed.
Taiki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tator throws a shot to the body.
Tator shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tator was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tator trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tator goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taiki turns into him and now he's in Tator's guard.
Tator working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taiki has passed into half guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taiki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamada Taiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taiki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tator scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taiki scores with a hook to the body. Tator takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tator.
Taiki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tator to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Taiki controls Tator momentarily but Tator frees himself.
Tatoris looking to pass into half guard but Taiki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taiki is in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tator lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taiki!
Taiki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tator moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taiki has worked his arm free - good work by Taiki!
Taiki is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taiki defending against the ground and pound.
Tator is trying to ground and pound but Taiki uses the momentary lack of control by Tator to regain half guard.
Taiki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tator manages to pass to mount!
Taiki blocking the ground and pound.
Taiki is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tator goes for an armbar but Taiki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Taiki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taiki manages to get himself to full guard.
Tator trying to control the position from guard on top but Taiki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tator is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taiki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taiki has escaped and now he's on top!
Taiki looking to pass the guard.
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.
Tator wants to stand but Taiki is controlling the position.
Tator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taiki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tator trying to keep a closed guard but Taiki is proving a slippery customer.
Tator is looking for a triangle but Taiki pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tator clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taiki.
Taiki is looking to clinch but Tator is avoiding it.
Taiki tries to land a leg kick but Tator saw it coming and moves away.
Taiki takes the fight into the clinch.
Taiki misses with a knee strike.
Taiki crunches a lovely knee into Tator's ribcage.
A frustrated look appears on Tator's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taiki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taiki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taiki trying to control the position but instead, Tator has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taiki into the ropes.
Tator wants to get back to striking at distance but Taiki won't allow it.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Tator avoids the damage to the body.
Tator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tator has had enough of the clinch but Taiki keeps him there for the moment.
Tator on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tator takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tator avoids the elbow strike from Taiki, against the ropes.
Tator lands a right hand.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but Tator blocks it.
Tator managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tator tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taikis head.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tator has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taiki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tator.
Tator looking to stall.
Taiki misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taiki misses with a knee strike.
Tator tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taiki just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Tator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taiki with a knee to the head.
Tator goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taiki prevents it.
Taiki gets underhooks to prevent Tator's takedown attempt.
Taiki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taiki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tator is defending well for now.
Taiki misses with an elbow strike.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Tator avoids the damage to the body.
Tator managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Tator is trying to break the clinch but Taiki is controlling him.
Tator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taiki is pressed up against the ropes. Tator has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taiki down to the mat. Taiki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taiki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiki lands with a kick to the temple. Tator shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tator throws a leg kick
and Taiki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tator is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tator shoots in but Taiki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamada Taiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tator fails with a takedown attempt.
Taiki forces Tator back against the ropes and clinches.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamada Taiki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tator avoids it.
Tator wants a takedown but no success here.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Taiki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taiki throws an elbow but it misses.
Taiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tator tries to work over Taiki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taiki obliges.
A knee to the head by Taiki.
Tator has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taiki has Tator pressed against the ropes, preventing Tator from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taiki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taiki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tator.
Tator has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tator has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taiki taking a breather.
Tator is trying to force a seperation but Taiki has the dominant position.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tator drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taiki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tator has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamada Taiki dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tator tries to bum rush Taiki with a series of wild strikes but Taiki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tator tried to score with a low kick but Taiki checks it.
Taiki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taiki slips a jab and a cross from Tator.
Taiki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tator will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Taiki tries to clinch
and Tator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tator thows a body shot but no joy.
Taiki clinches up against the ropes.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Taiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taiki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tator managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Tator avoids the damage to the body.
Tator has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taiki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taiki looking to throw knees to the head but Tator is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taiki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tator lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tator.
Tator decides to pull guard.
Taiki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tator. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tator looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tator working for a triangle but Taiki defends it easily.
Tator is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taiki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taiki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taiki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taiki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tator trying to keep a closed guard but Taiki is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taiki tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tator, as that shot connected.
Taiki takes the fight into the clinch.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tator managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Tator changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taiki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Tator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dick Tator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taiki throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Taiki.
Taiki drives through and clinches with Tator against the ropes.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Tator tightens his grip and picks Taiki up, before dumping him to the ground. Taiki manages to land in guard.
Tator tries to free his leg and advance position but Taiki is retaining full guard.
Tator controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taiki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Tator.
I think Taiki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamada Taiki! Yamada Taiki retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kositzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kositzky comes to the ring accompanied by Schwarz zu Blau. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Kositzky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Kositzky tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Kositzky wants to sweep but no luck.
Kositzky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kositzky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie 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.
Kositzky wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Kositzky controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Kositzky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Kositzky has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Kositzky has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Kositzky wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kositzky is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Kositzky controlling him for the moment.
Kositzky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Kositzky controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kositzky passes into side control.
Gracie tries to buck Kositzky off but Kositzky is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kositzky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kositzky's guard now.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kositzky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kositzky wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie trying to control but Kositzky is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Kositzky to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kositzky is keeping the position.
Kositzky keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Kositzky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kositzky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kositzky has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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.
Kositzky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kositzky is retaining full guard.
Kositzky working a defensive guard here.
Gracie won't allow Kositzky to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kositzky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control but Kositzky is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kositzky tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kositzky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kositzky counters with a body kick.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kositzky did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kositzky defends it well.
Kositzky is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kositzky trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Kositzky gets full guard.
Kositzky wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Kositzky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Kositzky is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kositzky has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kositzky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Kositzky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Kositzky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kositzky.
Gracie is trying to keep Kositzky in close.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kositzky is aware though and is defending well.
Kositzky forces his way into half guard.
Kositzky tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
Kositzky is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kositzky darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kositzky doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Kositzky is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Kositzky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kositzky.
Kositzky being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kositzky is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controls Kositzky momentarily but Kositzky frees himself.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Kositzky from standing up.
Gracie has Kositzky pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Kositzky is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kositzky is one step ahead there.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kositzky defends well.
Kositzky looking to pass the guard.
Kositzky 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.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Kositzky from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is trying to keep Kositzky in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kositzky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Kositzky is controlling well.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Kositzky takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kositzky clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kositzky looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Kositzky.
Kositzky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kositzky prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to hold on to Kositzky's head to control him but Kositzky postures up.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kositzky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kositzky's back!
Kositzky looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
Kositzky trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kositzky is trying to break free.
Kositzky has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kositzky is keeping busy.
Kositzky breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kositzky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kositzky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kositzky tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie seems keen to control Kositzky's posture.
Gracie looking to control.
Kositzky wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kositzky won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Paul Kositzky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kositzky wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kositzky wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie prevents Kositzky from improving his position.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kositzky!
Kositzky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Kositzky is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Kositzky is trying to escape the mount.
Kositzky is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Kositzky is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Kositzky tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie trying to control but Kositzky is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control.
Kositzky is keeping busy.
Kositzky is really stuck here.
Kositzky wants to get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gracie has the hooks in. Kositzky is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kositzky breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeffson Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie stops Kositzky from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie tries to control but Kositzky wriggling away.
Kositzky is just holding on here. Gracie manages to take his back.
Gracie controls the position.
Kositzky is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffson Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffson Gracie! Jeffson Gracie retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qing Nan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Marroquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the ring accompanied by Carcass - Blind Bleeding The Blind. 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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250 lbs
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Qing Nan Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Marroquin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Marroquin cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Marroquin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marroquin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Marroquin throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Marroquin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marroquin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marroquin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marroquin throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Marroquin walks into a left hand.
A jab from Marroquin misses.
Lee tries to clinch but Marroquin moves out of range.
Marroquin lands an overhand right.
It looks like Qing Nan Lee has been cut.
Marroquin misses with the combination.
Marroquin throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Marroquin misses with a double jab
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Marroquin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A cross from Lee lands.
A shot to the body from Marroquin misses
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Marroquin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marroquin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee misses with a hook.
Marroquin looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee is looking to clinch but Marroquin is avoiding it.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marroquin.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Marroquin throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Lee.
A big right from Marroquin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee with a hook.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee misses the jab.
Jab from Marroquin.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marroquin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Marroquin misses.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee works over Marroquin's head and body with a nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Marroquin swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a right and a left that Marroquin avoids nicely.
Marroquin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Marroquin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Marroquin is predictable there
and Lee counters by clinching up.
Marroquin wants to break free but Lee has control.
A frustrated look appears on Marroquin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qing Nan Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Qing Nan Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marroquin misses with a body shot.
Marroquin misses the body punch
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marroquin manages to break the clinch.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marroquin throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Marroquin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Qing Nan Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Marroquin ducks down to avoid it.
Marroquin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marroquin misses the shot to the body.
Marroquin misses with a double jab
and Marroquin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marroquin at a distance.
Marroquin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marroquin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Marroquin throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Marroquin throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Marroquin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Marroquin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Marroquin walks into a jab.
Lee scores with a one two! Marroquin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a jab when Marroquin was well out of range.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marroquin.
Lee moves away from the strike by Marroquin.
Lee misses with a combination
and Marroquin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marroquin lands a jab to the nose.
Marroquin fails to land with a series of punches.
Marroquin thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marroquin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee keeps control of Marroquin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Marroquin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the ropes.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marroquins head.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee wants to break free but Marroquin has control.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee tries to break free but Marroquin pushes him back against the ropes.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up but Marroquin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marroquin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Marroquin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marroquin misses with a looping left.
Mario Marroquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marroquin misses with a series of wild punches.
Marroquin throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marroquin.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marroquin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qing Nan Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Qing Nan Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lee tries to clinch up but Marroquin circles away and keeps his distance.
Marroquin misses with a double jab
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee is looking to clinch but Marroquin is avoiding it.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Marroquin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marroquin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Marroquin.
Marroquin throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marroquin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marroquin misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marroquin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marroquin misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marroquin thinking.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marroquin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marroquin misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
A head kick by Marroquin misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marroquin.
Lee closes the distance but Marroquin moves to the side
and Marroquin counters with a one-two to the body.
Marroquin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marroquin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marroquin.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Marroquin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee stuns Marroquin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marroquin misses with a hook.
Marroquin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marroquin throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Marroquin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marroquin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marroquin.
Marroquin takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Marroquin keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Marroquin.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marroquin.
Lee is looking to slow Marroquin down with leg kicks.
Marroquin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Marroquin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marroquin misses with a combination
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee defending well as Marroquin loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Marroquin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qing Nan Lee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Qing Nan Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marroquin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marroquin. Marroquin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marroquin looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Marroquin misses with a shot to the body
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marroquin swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marroquin's head backwards.
Qing Nan Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee slips under a jab from Marroquin.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marroquin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marroquin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marroquin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marroquin looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Lee throws a series of punches but Marroquin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marroquin in his tracks.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee tests Marroquin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marroquin.
Marroquin throws a big shot that misses.
Lee scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marroquin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marroquin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin misses with a looping right.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marroquin's efforts to push away.
Marroquin breaks the clinch.
A jab from Lee misses.
Marroquin loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marroquin.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Marroquin circles away.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Marroquin pushes him off.
Marroquin misses with the combination.
Lee slips a straight right by Marroquin.
Marroquin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee tries to clinch but Marroquin moves out of range.
Lee slips a straight right by Marroquin.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marroquin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Marroquin is out of range.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qing Nan Lee had his way with Mario Marroquin in that round.
The cut man is working on Qing Nan Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Marroquin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marroquin.
Marroquin misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Marroquin punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Marroquin.
Marroquin missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marroquin misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marroquin lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marroquin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marroquin, as that shot connected.
A jab from Marroquin misses.
Marroquin misses with a body punch
and Marroquin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Marroquin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Marroquin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Marroquin misses its intended target.
Marroquin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin misses the shot to the body.
Marroquin throws a big shot that misses.
Marroquin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marroquin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Lee.
Marroquin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marroquin throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marroquin counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Marroquin.
Marroquin misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Marroquin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Marroquin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marroquin throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Qing Nan Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marroquin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee defending well as Marroquin loads up on a big left hand.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Marroquin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marroquin.
Marroquin misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Marroquin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Marroquin scores with a punch to the head.
Marroquin misses the jab.
Marroquin misses with an uppercut.
Marroquin misses with a body punch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mario Marroquin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marroquin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Marroquin 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marroquin. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marroquin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Marroquin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Marroquin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qing Nan Lee!
Qing Nan Lee is the new heavyweight champion!
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