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Big Island - 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mer Moquito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minato Namakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moquito comes to the cage accompanied by HARDCORE FUCKING SHIT. Namakazi has chosen Black and Yellow as his entrance music. Minato Namakazi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mer Moquito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minato Namakazi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namakazi wants to clinch.
Moquito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moquito.
Moquito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Moquito. That snapped Namakazi's head back.
Moquito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Namakazi tries to clinch up.
Moquito tries to bum rush Namakazi with a series of wild strikes but Namakazi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moquito 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.
Namakazi wants to clinch up but Moquito keeps it at a distance.
Namakazi tries to clinch there but Moquito circles away.
Namakazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Namakazi is looking to clinch.
Moquito looks to land a combination. Namakazi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Namakazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moquito.
Namakazi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Namakazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minato Namakazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namakazi scores with a one two! Moquito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moquito displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namakazi tries to clinch there but Moquito circles away.
Namakazi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namakazi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moquito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Namakazi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moquito lands with a nice body punch.
Namakazi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mer Moquito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Namakazi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moquito counters with a one-two to the body.
Namakazi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moquito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moquito scores with a hook.
Moquito dips to his left and cracks Namakazi with an uppercut!
Namakazi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Namakazi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moquito counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moquito cracks Namakazi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Namakazi wants to clinch
enabling Moquito to counter with a crisp jab.
Namakazi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moquito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Namakazi shoots in for a double leg but Moquito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Namakazi looks gassed!
Moquito fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi takes the fight into the clinch.
Moquito is trying to break the clinch but Namakazi has him pressed against the cage.
Moquito tries to break the clinch but Namakazi is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Namakazi - that landed with a thud.
Namakazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moquito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Namakazi.
Moquito with a hook.
Moquito lands the left hand.
No joy there for Moquito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moquito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namakazi.
Moquito is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Namakazi misses with a combination
and Moquito counters with a straight right hand.
Namakazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Namakazi.
Moquito throws a right and a left that Namakazi avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Moquito. Beautiful body shot.
Namakazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moquito.
Namakazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moquito circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moquito counters with a series of strikes. Namakazi will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moquito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Moquito.
Moquito lands with an overhand left.
Moquito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Namakazi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Namakazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moquito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moquito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moquito cracks Namakazi with a good jab.
Moquito swinging wildly here.
Namakazi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moquito lands with an overhand left.
Moquito tries to bum rush Namakazi with a series of wild strikes but Namakazi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moquito scores with a punch to the head.
Moquito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Namakazi throws a combination that misses
and Moquito counters with a stiff right hand.
Moquito is working the combinations to good effect here.
Moquito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Namakazi closes the distance but Moquito moves to the side
and Moquito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Namakazi drives through and clinches with Moquito against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namakazi keeps control of Moquito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moquito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moquito is trying to break free.
Namakazi tries to circle away but Moquito has him pinned against the cage.
Moquito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Namakazi working hard to break the clinch.
Namakazi prevents Moquito from breaking the clinch.
Moquito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moquito lands with a right hand.
Namakazi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namakazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Moquito checks a leg kick.
Namakazi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mer Moquito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minato Namakazi.
Moquito connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moquito connects with a single shot there.
Namakazi wants to clinch
and Moquito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moquito works over Namakazi's head and body with a nice combination.
Moquito blocks a head kick by Namakazi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mer Moquito 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.
Namakazi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moquito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moquito thuds a left hand into Namakazi's body.
Namakazi misses with a two punch combination.
Moquito scores with a nice strike.
Namakazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moquito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Namakazi dodges the punch combination from Moquito.
Mer Moquito is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Moquito.
Moquito tests Namakazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moquito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Namakazi's hands.
Moquito misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Namakazi with that takedown attempt.
Namakazi tries to move into range but Moquito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Namakazi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moquito.
Namakazi is breathing heavily.
Namakazi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moquito misses with a wild combination.
Moquito cracks Namakazi with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moquito catches Namakazi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Moquito as he connects with a hook.
Moquito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Namakazi has time to react.
Moquito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Namakazi needs to keep his hands up - Moquito had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Moquito finds it's way through Namakazi's defenses.
Moquito throws a sloppy head kick and Namakazi moves out of range easily.
Moquito throws a right hand that Namakazi ducks under and follows up with a left that Namakazi also avoids with ease.
Namakazi misses with a combination
and Moquito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moquito lands a body shot.
Moquito lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moquito.
Namakazi tries to clinch up
and Moquito counters with a one-two to the body.
Namakazi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moquito connects with the punch.
Namakazi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mer Moquito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minato Namakazi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Moquito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namakazi doesn't seem phased though.
Moquito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namakazi can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Moquito. Beautiful body shot.
Namakazi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moquito.
Namakazi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moquito is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Namakazi.
Namakazi slips a jab and a cross from Moquito.
Moquito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Moquito.
Mer Moquito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namakazi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moquito lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moquito!
Moquito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Namakazi darts in trying to clinch
and Moquito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moquito connects with a single shot there.
Moquito misses with a low kick as Namakazi jumps back.
Moquito slaps away a takedown attempt from Namakazi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moquito fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi fails with the takedown.
Namakazi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moquito lands a jab to the head.
Namakazi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moquito swinging wildly here.
Moquito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moquito lands a head shot.
Namakazi shoots in but no luck this time.
Moquito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Namakazi wants to clinch
letting Moquito counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Moquito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namakazi doesn't seem phased though.
Moquito throws a series of punches but Namakazi moves out of range.
Namakazi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moquito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Namakazi's head.
Moquito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Namakazi misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moquito misses with a few strikes there.
Namakazi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Namakazi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moquito.
Moquito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moquito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Moquito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moquito scores with a body shot.
Moquito moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moquito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moquito scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Namakazi.
Namakazi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moquito throws a nice looking combination but Namakazi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Namakazi takes one on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moquito!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moquito!
Moquito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moquito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mer Moquito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moquito misses with a few strikes there.
Moquito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moquito misses with the combination.
Namakazi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moquito counters with a stiff right hand.
Moquito blocks the body kick.
Moquito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Namakazi throws a body punch but Moquito moves out of range.
Namakazi wants to clinch
and Moquito counters with a stiff right hand.
Moquito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moquito misses with the combination.
Namakazi closes the distance but Moquito moves to the side
and Moquito counters with a left and a right that stings Namakazi.
Namakazi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moquito lands a jab to the head.
Namakazi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moquito tries to avoid it but Namakazi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moquito to the ground. Moquito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moquito throws a right hand that Namakazi ducks under and follows up with a left that Namakazi also avoids with ease.
Namakazi falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Moquito counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moquito tests Namakazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moquito lands a two punch combo.
Namakazi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moquito throws a series of punches but Namakazi moves out of range.
Namakazi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moquito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moquito connects with a body shot.
Moquito misses with a two punch combination.
Moquito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Namakazi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moquito swinging wildly here.
Moquito with a nice cross.
Moquito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moquito works over Namakazi's head and body with a nice combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Namakazi 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 Moquito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moquito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moquito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namakazi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moquito wants a takedown.
Moquito tries for a takedown but Namakazi manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mer Moquito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Namakazi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Namakazi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moquito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Moquito scores with a four punch combination!
Namakazi wants to clinch but Moquito slips to the side
and Moquito counters with a right hand to the body.
Namakazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Moquito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moquito throws a good cross that connects.
Moquito lands a slapping body shot.
Namakazi slips a jab and a cross from Moquito.
Namakazi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Namakazi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moquito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moquito counters with a nice uppercut.
Namakazi misses with a few strikes there.
Moquito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Namakazi backs up against the cage.
Namakazi walks into a stiff left hand from Moquito.
Namakazi misses with a hook. Moquito ducked under it nicely.
Namakazi throws a leg kick but Moquito checks it.
Moquito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moquito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Namakazi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moquito swivels and escapes.
Namakazi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Namakazi ducks right into an uppercut from Moquito.
Namakazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moquito connects with a single shot there.
Moquito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Namakazi.
Moquito connects with a body shot.
Mer Moquito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Moquito.
Namakazi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moquito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Moquito.
Moquito connects with the punch.
Namakazi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moquito connects with the punch.
Moquito tests Namakazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Namakazi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moquito counters with a one-two to the body.
Minato Namakazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moquito connects with a right hand. Namakazi shakes it off.
Moquito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namakazi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moquito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moquito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Namakazi as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Moquito.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mer Moquito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moquito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mer Moquito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy OHoulahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Paddy OHoulahan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chuck Liddell's chin.
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205 lbs
5 - 7 - 2 |
BJJ Purple 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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy OHoulahan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OHoulahan.
OHoulahan keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Liddell with that takedown attempt.
Liddell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OHoulahan is trying to drag Liddell to the mat but Liddell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OHoulahan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OHoulahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liddell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy OHoulahan.
OHoulahan is trying to stall.
OHoulahan tries to break the clinch but Liddell is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OHoulahan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liddell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt.
OHoulahan has Liddell up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OHoulahan's efforts to push away.
Liddell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liddell pulls guard effortlessly.
OHoulahan tries to stand but Liddell is controlling from the bottom.
OHoulahan is sitting in close to Liddell's body. Liddell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! OHoulahan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, OHoulahan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Liddell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chuck Liddell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Daley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Forte's chin.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Forte!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daley moves into range and clinches up with Forte.
Forte takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Jon Forte has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Daley.
Daley lands a right hand.
Daley pushes Forte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forte tries for a takedown. No joy.
Forte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Forte looks gassed!
Daley drops Forte onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Forte is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Forte is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forte throws an elbow that misses.
Forte is still on wobbly legs! Can Daley finish him?
Daley drops Forte onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Forte is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Daley lands a body shot.
Daley drops Forte onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Forte is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Daley lands a big right hand! Forte is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Daley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RIck Brandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Rocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dino Rocco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RIck Brandford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dino Rocco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocco throws a lazy right hand but Brandford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandford misses with a low kick.
Rocco misses with an uppercut.
Rocco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandford slips under a jab from Rocco.
Rocco tries to bum rush Brandford with a series of wild strikes but Brandford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandford ducks under a wild hook from Rocco.
Brandford avoids the body shot from Rocco.
A slow jab from Rocco misses its intended target.
Brandford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocco.
Rocco takes a swing at Brandford's ribcage but misses.
Brandford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brandford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocco taking some punishment here, with Brandford in his half guard.
Brandford thows a huge punch but Rocco dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rocco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brandford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocco wants to control the action here but instead Brandford manages to pass to full mount!
Rocco tries to buck Brandford off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandford thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocco trying desperately to get to his feet.
Brandford with good strikes from the mount here!
Brandford has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rocco's face.
Rocco taking shots to the head.
Brandford postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rocco looks a forlorn figure.
Rocco wants to control but Brandford is having none of it.
Brandford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocco wants to control but Brandford is having none of it.
Brandford scoring with strikes but Rocco is staying in there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rocco wants to hold on but Brandford pushes him away.
Brandford throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rocco because Brandford loaded up on that one.
Rocco avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brandford.
Brandford prevents Rocco from getting the reversal.
Rocco wants to control but Brandford is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandford looking to finish Rocco with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rocco!
Rocco tries to hold on but Brandford pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandford looking to ground and pound but Rocco is blocking nicely.
Rocco is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rocco is trying to escape the mount.
Rocco looks gassed!
Rocco avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brandford.
Rocco wants to control but Brandford is having none of it.
Brandford throwing strikes here but Rocco is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rocco wants to control but Brandford is having none of it.
Rocco is bucking up trying to escape but Brandford cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Brandford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocco tries to hold on but Brandford postures up.
Brandford landing shots from mount.
Rocco's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rocco tries to hold on but Brandford pushes him away.
Brandford is landing with some decent strikes but Rocco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brandford punching from mount but Rocco doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rocco is working to get back to half guard.
Rocco wants to hold on but Brandford pushes him away.
Rocco is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rocco wants to control but Brandford is having none of it.
Brandford landing strikes from the mount and Rocco is in trouble!
Brandford has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rocco's face.
Rocco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandford raining down shots from the mount!
Rocco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandford landing punches.
Rocco wants to control but Brandford is having none of it.
Brandford throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brandford landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocco wants to hold on but Brandford pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RIck Brandford dominated that round.
That's time! Brandford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandford.
Rocco throws a right and a left that Brandford avoids nicely.
Brandford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocco lands a jab to the nose.
Dino Rocco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rocco sprawls well. Rocco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandford gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brandford.
Rocco takes a swing at Brandford's ribcage but misses.
Brandford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brandford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brandford thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rocco to regain full guard.
Rocco is trying to keep Brandford in close.
Brandford prevents Rocco from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocco is controlling Brandford's posture.
Rocco is breathing heavily.
Rocco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dino Rocco has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brandford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rocco sprawls well initially but Brandford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rocco tries to kick Brandford off but Brandford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rocco tries to get to full guard but Brandford has control of the leg.
RIck Brandford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brandford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brandford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brandford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brandford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brandford.
Brandford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocco's head.
Brandford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandford prevents Rocco from improving his position.
Rocco is trying to maintain the position but Brandford is very close to passing his half guard.
Rocco is looking to escape.
Rocco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rocco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brandford.
Rocco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocco has Brandford pulled in close to control his posture.
Brandford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dino Rocco wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brandford shoots in and drives through. Rocco sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIck Brandford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandford.
Brandford tries to clinch but Rocco moves out of range.
RIck Brandford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandford throws a big shot that misses.
Dino Rocco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rocco tries to lock up and control but Brandford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brandford won't let Rocco get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Brandford with good strikes from the mount here!
Rocco wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Rocco that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brandford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Brandford.
Rocco is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rocco tries to hold on but Brandford pushes him away.
Brandford with a couple of short strikes.
Rocco tries to hold on but Brandford pushes him away.
Rocco is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Brandford.
Brandford working Rocco over with strikes here.
Rocco wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RIck Brandford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rocco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandford.
Brandford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocco throws out the jab.
Brandford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rocco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brandford staying out of range there.
Brandford swinging wildly here.
Brandford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocco throws a looping overhand right but Brandford ducks down to avoid it.
Brandford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocco's guard.
Brandford prevents Rocco from getting back to his feet.
Brandford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandford stops Rocco from standing up.
Brandford postures up in Rocco's guard and throws a big left but Rocco blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocco looking to control.
Brandford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandford throws a big right hand that misses.
Rocco trying to keep a closed guard but Brandford is proving a slippery customer.
Brandford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocco can do to turn this around?
Brandford connects with a couple of short punches.
Rocco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandford manages to get himself to full guard.
Brandford has a closed guard, preventing Rocco from standing up.
Rocco trying to control but Brandford is working from the bottom.
Dino Rocco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Brandford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocco controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dino Rocco.
Brandford fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Brandford misses.
Brandford slips under a jab.
Rocco looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandford is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Brandford or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocco which made him look bad.
Rocco misses with an uppercut.
Brandford shoots for a takedown but Rocco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIck Brandford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocco misses the jab.
Rocco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandford moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocco misses with a hook.
Brandford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandford.
Rocco throws the left hand but Brandford avoids the punch easily.
Rocco lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandford off the cage and back into rage.
Brandford fails to land the takedown.
Brandford is looking to clinch.
Brandford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rocco to the mat! Rocco manages to get full guard.
Rocco has control of Brandford's left arm, preventing Brandford from doing any damage.
Brandford stops Rocco from standing up.
Rocco is trying to control the position but Brandford postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rocco has control of Brandford's left arm, preventing Brandford from doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dino Rocco hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brandford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rocco pushes Brandford away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brandford gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rocco wants to control but Brandford postures up.
Brandford lands a nice forearm strike.
RIck Brandford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocco is looking to regain half guard here but Brandford keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Brandford.
Rocco throws Brandford to one side and escapes!
A swing and a miss from Rocco.
Rocco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandford circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
RIck Brandford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RIck Brandford!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doby Uglawu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester comes to the cage accompanied by Lesnar Song. Doby Uglawu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doby Uglawu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester shoots in for a double leg but Uglawu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Uglawu.
Uglawu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester.
Lester takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Bruce Lester has been cut.
Uglawu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Uglawu thumps Lester with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uglawu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lester is breathing heavily.
Uglawu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uglawu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Uglawu moves into range and clinches up with Lester.
Uglawu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uglawu misses with a takedown attempt
and Lester counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester is thwarting Uglawu's attempts to control the position.
Uglawu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uglawu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Uglawu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uglawu wants to stand up but Lester is controlling him.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Uglawu.
Lester throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uglawu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lester working some strikes from top position.
Lester has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.
Uglawu working a defensive guard here.
Lester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Uglawu.
Lester lands a couple of digs.
Uglawu looking for a sweep. Not yet Uglawu, not yet.
Lester postures up.
Lester wants to control from the top but Uglawu keeps moving.
Lester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester prevents Uglawu from getting back to his feet.
Uglawu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lester thows a big elbow that misses.
Uglawu looking for a sweep. Not yet Uglawu, not yet.
Lester has gone for a leg lock! Uglawu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lester's guard.
Lester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uglawu controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Lester is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Uglawu from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uglawu tries to stand but Lester is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doby Uglawu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lester's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Uglawu works over Lester's head and body with a nice combination.
Doby Uglawu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uglawu scores with a decent looking hook.
Uglawu lands with a nice body kick.
Uglawu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Uglawu!
Uglawu scores with a shot to the body.
Uglawu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uglawu connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uglawu fails to land with a series of punches.
Uglawu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uglawu is defended easily by Lester.
Uglawu wants to clinch up but Lester keeps it at a distance.
Lester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uglawu lands a high kick!
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uglawu lunges at Lester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lester's hand.
Uglawu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lester.
Lester shoots for a takedown but Uglawu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uglawu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uglawu tries to bum rush Lester with a series of wild strikes but Lester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uglawu shoots for a double leg takedown but Lester sprawls well. He's pushed Uglawu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bruce Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doby Uglawu.
Uglawu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uglawu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uglawu somewhat.
Uglawu lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into rage.
Uglawu lands a head kick!
Uglawu scores with a one two! Lester had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by Lester or perhaps it was just good defense by Uglawu which made him look bad.
Uglawu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uglawu is looking to clinch but Lester is avoiding it.
Uglawu sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uglawu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uglawu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Uglawu scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uglawu throws a series of strikes that have Lester backpedaling.
Uglawu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uglawu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uglawu has Lester up against the cage in a clinch.
Uglawu prevents Lester from breaking the clinch.
Uglawu breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Uglawu.
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!
Uglawu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Uglawu connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off.
Uglawu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uglawu moves in looking to clinch but Lester pushes him off.
Uglawu lunges at Lester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lester's hand.
Nice shot lands for Uglawu.
Uglawu scores with a head kick.
Uglawu wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Lester with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doby Uglawu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Uglawu cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lester takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Lester or perhaps it was just good defense by Uglawu which made him look bad.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Uglawu!
Uglawu with a poor takedown
and Lester counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uglawu's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uglawu is looking to improve his position.
Uglawu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uglawu is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uglawu trying to control here.
Lester looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uglawu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lester.
Uglawu trying to control here.
Lester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uglawu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lester is working away from the top position though.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lester prevents Uglawu from improving his position.
Lester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uglawu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uglawu's head.
Uglawu is trying to maintain the position but Lester is very close to passing his half guard.
Lester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lester is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uglawu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lester postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lester is looking to work some ground and pound but Uglawu has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uglawu keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
Lester looking to pass the guard.
Lester throwing strikes but missing.
Doby Uglawu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Lester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uglawu wants to sweep but no luck.
Lester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lester is looking to work some ground and pound but Uglawu has wrist control.
Lester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uglawu controls Lester momentarily but Lester frees himself.
Lester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruce Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uglawu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Lester showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uglawu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doby Uglawu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Horsewhipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RATM - Killing In The Name Of. Reginald Horsewhipper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reginald Horsewhipper!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horsewhipper tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horsewhipper shoots in for a takedown but Payne shows good takedown defense.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payne misses with a takedown
and Horsewhipper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horsewhipper.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horsewhipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horsewhipper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Horsewhipper wants to stand but Payne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horsewhipper wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Horsewhipper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payne is looking to stand up but Horsewhipper isn't so interested in that idea.
Horsewhipper trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Reginald Horsewhipper hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horsewhipper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Payne counters with a left and a right that stings Horsewhipper.
Payne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Horsewhipper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payne's guard.
Payne keeping full guard, as Horsewhipper tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne pushes Horsewhipper off and gets back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horsewhipper, right into the meat.
Payne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horsewhipper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horsewhipper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horsewhipperis looking to pass into half guard but Payne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Payne is in guard.
Payne lands a couple of digs.
Horsewhipper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Payne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Horsewhipper looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horsewhipper working a defensive guard but Payne manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payne works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Horsewhipper is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Horsewhipper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horsewhipper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Horsewhipper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Horsewhipper parries the strikes from Payne easily there. Payne is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Horsewhipper to escape.
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.
Payne is chipping away with strikes.
Horsewhipper struggling a bit here.
Payne working the ground and pound from side control.
Horsewhipper is not content to let Payne control the position.
Payne connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Horsewhipper some visible discomfort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne cracks Horsewhipper with a big right hand but Horsewhipper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Payne postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Horsewhipper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Horsewhipper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Payne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horsewhipper circles away.
Horsewhipper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Payne misses with a takedown
and Horsewhipper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Payne pushes Horsewhipper off and gets back to his feet.
Payne with a poor takedown
and Horsewhipper counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horsewhipper can't get the takedown.
Horsewhipper tries to pull guard but Payne won't allow it.
Horsewhipper jumps guard and drags Payne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Payne postures up.
Horsewhipper wants to sweep here but Payne controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horsewhipper is breathing heavily.
Horsewhipper wants to stand but Payne is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horsewhipper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Horsewhipper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reginald Horsewhipper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horsewhipper is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payne is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horsewhipper wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Payne is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Reginald Horsewhipper.
Payne with a poor takedown
and Horsewhipper counters with a single leg into guard. Payne didn't expect that.
Horsewhipper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Horsewhipper throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horsewhipper throws a strike but Payne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Horsewhipper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.
Payne is pushing down on Horsewhipper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horsewhipper is fighting to maintain full guard but Payne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payne lands strikes from half guard.
Payne prevents Horsewhipper from improving his position.
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.
Horsewhipper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payne is working away from the top position though.
Payne wants to pass to mount but Horsewhipper is defending the position.
Payne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payne drops an elbow to the side of Horsewhipper's head.
Payne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Payne is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Horsewhipper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Payne throws the left hand but Horsewhipper avoids the punch easily.
Payne has his takedown stuffed
and Horsewhipper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Payne keeping full guard, as Horsewhipper tries to pass.
Payne wants to get back to his feet but Horsewhipper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horsewhipper looking to sit in guard and control but Payne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horsewhipper keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne won't allow Horsewhipper to get back to his feet.
Horsewhipper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payne defends well.
Payne trying to control but Horsewhipper is working from the bottom.
Payne stands and steps away. Horsewhipper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt
and Horsewhipper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payne's guard.
Horsewhipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horsewhipper tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Horsewhipper throws and elbow that misses. Payne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horsewhipper's guard. Nice move by Payne!
Horsewhipper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Payne is pushing down on Horsewhipper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horsewhipper is fighting to maintain full guard but Payne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payne trying to control from half guard but Horsewhipper is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horsewhipper is looking for a sweep. Payne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horsewhipper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Payne.
Payne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Horsewhipper wants to control but Payne is keeping busy.
Payne working the head and body with strikes.
Horsewhipper trying to control from the bottom.
Horsewhipper is looking to improve his position.
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.
Payne is keen to just control but Horsewhipper is a slippery customer.
Payne postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Horsewhipper to stand up.
Payne shoots and misses
and Horsewhipper counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horsewhipper shoots and misses
and Payne counters with a single leg into guard. Horsewhipper didn't expect that.
Payne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horsewhipper darts in trying to clinch
and Payne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne wants to pass the guard but Horsewhipper is keeping the position.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Horsewhipper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Horsewhipper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Zephyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexi Zephyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson scores with a head kick.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nelson tries to clinch but Zephyr moves out of range.
Nelson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zephyr closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Zephyr pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Zephyr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Zephyr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nelson to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zephyr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nelson throws a one two combo.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Zephyr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson lands a head kick. Zephyr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zephyr keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Zephyr avoids nicely.
Zephyr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zephyr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zephyr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Zephyr is avoiding it.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zephyr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zephyr shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zephyr is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zephyr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Zephyr seems unphased.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zephyr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zephyr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nelson.
Nelson throws a combination. Zephyr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nelson. Zephyr shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zephyr swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Zephyr avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nelson lands a head kick!
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nelson.
Nelson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nelson 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.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zephyr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frank Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zephyr avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson sizes up Zephyr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zephyr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nelson - the referee stops the clock and Zephyr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nelson. Zephyr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nelson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zephyr's head.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson scores with a nice head shot.
Nelson throws a right hand that Zephyr ducks under and follows up with a left that Zephyr also avoids with ease.
Zephyr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a right hand that Zephyr ducks under and follows up with a left that Zephyr also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson throws a series of strikes that have Zephyr backpedaling.
Nelson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nelson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zephyr takes a step back to recover.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zephyr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nelson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nelson.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Zephyr keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zephyr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson throws a right hand that Zephyr ducks under and follows up with a left that Zephyr also avoids with ease.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nelson stuns Zephyr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zephyr has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Zephyr is controlling the position.
Nelson wants to break free but Zephyr has control.
Zephyr has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zephyr.
Nelson lands an uppercut.
Nelson stalls.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Zephyr has the dominant position.
Nelson lands an elbow just above Zephyr 's eye.
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.
Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nelson tries to circle away but Zephyr has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson lands an elbow inside that Zephyr shrugs off.
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zephyrs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Nelson avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Nelson.
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zephyr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nelson - the referee stops the clock and Zephyr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nelson. Zephyr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zephyr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zephyr.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson connects with a jab.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zephyr circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson leaves Zephyr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zephyr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
Zephyr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Zephyr has a takedown stuffed.
A right-left combo lands from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch but Zephyr moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson throws a one two combo.
Nelson scores with a one two! Zephyr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nelson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zephyr blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Zephyr avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Zephyr or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexi Zephyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Zephyr misses
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson lands with a nice combination. Zephyr backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Nelson - just one landing.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Zephyr moves out of range.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Zephyr avoids them all with ease.
Zephyr swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four 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.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson lands with a kick to the temple. Zephyr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson throws a one two combo.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson cracks Zephyr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nelson lands a head shot.
Zephyr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alexi Zephyr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Nelson!
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Main event
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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). Dover comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping up to Boston. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Carson McMurder was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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169 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 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 misses with an uppercut. McMurder saw that one coming.
McMurder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dover thows a left - swing and a miss!
McMurder scores with a hook to the body. Dover takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McMurder connects with a nice looking jab.
McMurder moves out of range of the strikes.
Dover misses with a straight right.
McMurder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from McMurder lands.
McMurder scores with a shot to the body.
Dover lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by McMurder.
Dover thows a left - swing and a miss!
McMurder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dover tries to clinch up but McMurder circles away and keeps his distance.
Dover misses with a jab to the body
and McMurder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McMurder.
A right handed body shot lands from McMurder.
McMurder jumps into guard, dragging Dover to the mat.
McMurder looking for a sweep. Not yet McMurder, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McMurder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dover has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McMurder's head.
McMurder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McMurder is trying to keep Dover in close.
McMurder working for a triangle but Dover defends it easily.
Dover stands up over McMurder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMurder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McMurder keeping full guard, as Dover tries to pass.
Dover with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMurder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dover defends it easily.
Dover is in close to McMurder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McMurder is trying to control the position but Dover postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dover is thwarting McMurder's attempts to control the position.
McMurder looks gassed!
Dover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dover connects with a nice short shot to McMurder's temple.
McMurder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dover pulls his head out easily.
McMurder is pressing down on Dover's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McMurder working a defensive guard here.
Dover distracts McMurder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover is in close to McMurder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dover thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dover stands up over McMurder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McMurder's head.
McMurder wants to sweep here but Dover controlling him for the moment.
McMurder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dover is looking to work some ground and pound but McMurder has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McMurder wants to sweep here but Dover controlling him for the moment.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McMurder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dover throws a sloppy body shot
and McMurder counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dover!
Dover throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dover is trying desperately to improve position.
McMurder looking to secure an arm triangle but Dover defends it well.
Dover gets back to half guard.
Dover throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dover landing rabbit punches to the side of McMurder's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Dover misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dover is refusing to be controlled, as McMurder sits in half guard.
Dover connecting with a few gentle strikes.
McMurder is breathing heavily.
McMurder wants to free his trapped foot but Dover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurder wants to work for an arm triangle but Dover is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McMurder is trying to control. Dover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dover regains full guard. Nicely done.
McMurder is looking to work some ground and pound but Dover has wrist control.
Dover working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurder.
Dover punching to the body, from the bottom.
Dover thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dover is on top in guard.
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMurder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMurder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McMurder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McMurder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMurder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dover.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMurder is trying to control the position but Dover postures up.
Dover is working McMurder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMurder working a defensive guard here.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover being controlled here momentarily.
McMurder looking for a sweep. Not yet McMurder, not yet.
McMurder has momentary wrist control but Dover slips an elbow through the middle.
Dover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMurder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Dover won't allow McMurder to sweep him here.
Dover working some strikes from top position.
Dover cracks McMurder with a solid left hand.
Dover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dover pushing down on McMurder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurder wants to control but Dover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ben Dover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dover lands strikes from half guard.
McMurder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Dover.
McMurder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dover.
McMurder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dover.
McMurder is looking for a sweep. Dover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dover winds up and cracks McMurder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMurder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McMurder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dover misses with a body shot
and McMurder counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McMurder defending well as Dover loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Dover misses
and McMurder counters with a left and a right that stings Dover.
Dover throws a jab when McMurder was well out of range.
Dover throws a sloppy body shot
and McMurder counters by moving into the clinch.
Dover drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McMurder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McMurder is trying to stall.
McMurder has Dover pushed against the cage.
McMurder wants a takedown.
McMurder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dover is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMurder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMurder misses with a body punch.
Dover is trying to drag McMurder to the mat but McMurder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurder receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dover can't get the takedown.
McMurder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dover has McMurder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McMurder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dover tries to score a body lock takedown but McMurder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dover goes for a takedown attempt but McMurder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice jab there from McMurder.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McMurder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dover won't be happy with that.
Dover gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurder throwing shots but Dover is blocking nicely.
Dover tries to roll over but McMurder keeps him under control.
Dover flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dover is not content to let McMurder control the position.
McMurder trying to pass the guard but Dover defending well.
McMurder wants to control but Dover is keeping him busy.
Dover works his way to full guard. Good work.
McMurder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dover striking off his back but it's not causing McMurder any problems.
Dover trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McMurder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Dover lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McMurder!
McMurder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dover with shots to the head and body - McMurder looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dover postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McMurder looks a forlorn figure.
Dover prevents McMurder from getting the reversal.
Dover landing shots from mount.
McMurder wants to hold on but Dover pushes him away.
Dover with shots to the head and body - McMurder looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dover cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Dover.
Carson McMurder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dover postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McMurder looks a forlorn figure.
McMurder is trying to escape the mount.
McMurder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dover working the ground and pound effectively.
Dover landing strikes from the mount.
Dover lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 Ben Dover.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dover, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dover!
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