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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uolevi Gepardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Bika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Elvis Bika acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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148 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uolevi Gepardi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elvis Bika!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gepardi lands a slapping body shot.
Gepardi misses with a wild combination.
Gepardi fails to land the takedown.
Bika takes one to the side of the head.
Gepardi lands a lovely overhand right.
Uolevi Gepardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Bika. No joy for Gepardi on that attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bika.
Gepardi shoots in and bounces Bika off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gepardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bika is retaining full guard.
Gepardi trying to control but Bika is working from the bottom.
Gepardi wants to pass the guard but Bika is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bika utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gepardi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gepardi advances to full mount.
Gepardi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bika is now in Gepardi's guard. A big mistake from Gepardi there, giving up the dominant position!
Gepardi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gepardi keeping moving, preventing Bika from controlling successfully.
Bika tries to free his leg and advance position but Gepardi is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gepardi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gepardi is pressing down on Bika's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bika is holding on for now.
Bika moves into full guard.
Gepardi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gepardi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gepardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bika trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bika can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gepardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gepardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bika throws out a loose jab but Gepardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gepardi slips under a jab from Bika.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gepardi is defended easily by Bika.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uolevi Gepardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Gepardi.
Bika is looking to clinch but Gepardi is avoiding it.
Bika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gepardi.
Bika slips under a jab from Gepardi.
Bika throws a series of punches but Gepardi moves out of range.
Gepardi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Gepardi misses
and Bika counters with a straight right hand.
Gepardi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bika.
Gepardi looks to land a right hand but Bika moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bika misses the target.
Bika tries to clinch up.
Gepardi has his takedown stuffed
and Bika counters with a series of strikes. Gepardi will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elvis Bika will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gepardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bika fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gepardi on the side of the head.
Gepardi misses with a looping right.
Gepardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bika.
Gepardi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bika counters with a nice body shot.
Gepardi scores with a nice right hand.
Bika moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gepardi misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bika misses the target.
A jab from Gepardi misses.
Gepardi scores with a three punch combo!
Bika needs to keep his hands up - Gepardi had a free shot at his head there.
Gepardi throws a looping overhand right but Bika ducks down to avoid it.
Gepardi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bika.
Gepardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bika counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bika fails to land with a series of punches.
Gepardi shoots in but no luck this time.
Bika looks to throw the jab but Gepardi is out of range.
Bika misses with a hook.
Gepardi has his takedown stuffed
and Gepardi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uolevi Gepardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gepardi misses with a double jab.
Bika moves away from the strike by Gepardi.
Nice defenses there by Gepardi.
Gepardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bika counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bika misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Gepardi.
Gepardi misses with a straight left.
Bika takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gepardi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bika missing with a left hand there. Gepardi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gepardi thows a leg kick but Bika checks it
and Bika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Bika as he checks the leg kick.
Gepardi throws a jab when Bika was well out of range.
Gepardi fails with the takedown
and Bika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gepardi fails with the takedown
and Bika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Gepardi misses the target.
Gepardi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elvis Bika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gepardi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bika is just out of range.
Gepardi shoots and misses
and Bika counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gepardi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bika.
A cross from Bika lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gepardi.
Bika misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gepardi misses with an uppercut.
Bika misses with a straight right.
Gepardi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gepardi takes a swing at Bika's ribcage but misses.
Bika checks a leg kick.
Gepardi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bika counter with a right hand.
Gepardi shoots and misses
and Bika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gepardi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bika is looking to escape.
Gepardi is looking to advance position but Bika won't allow it.
Gepardi is trying to control the action in half guard but Bika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi is just content to waste time from the top position. Bika takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gepardi looking to pass the guard.
Gepardi throws a strike but Bika rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gepardi misses with a takedown
and Bika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Bika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bika connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gepardi tries for a takedown but Bika circles away easily
and Bika counters with a two punch combo.
Bika lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bika moves out of range of the strikes.
Gepardi closes the distance but Bika moves to the side
and Bika counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gepardi misses with a body shot.
Gepardi throws a right and a left that Bika avoids nicely.
Bika takes one on the button.
A cross from Bika lands.
Gepardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bika is fending him off so far but Gepardi persists. Nope, Bika circles away and we're back to standing.
Bika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gepardi.
Bika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gepardi.
A swing and a miss from Gepardi.
Bika throws a looping overhand right but Gepardi ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bika was covering up waiting for the punch and Gepardi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gepardi's guard.
Bika trying to control the position from guard on top but Gepardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gepardi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gepardi wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gepardi is on top in guard.
Bika looking for a sweep. Not yet Bika, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bika is retaining full guard.
Bika keeping moving, preventing Gepardi from controlling successfully.
Gepardi content to stall in guard here.
Gepardi trying to control but Bika is working from the bottom.
Bika trying to keep a closed guard but Gepardi is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bika misses with an uppercut. Gepardi saw that one coming.
Bika has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bika effectively controlling the action here.
Bika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gepardi misses with a punch on the inside.
Gepardi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bika is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uolevi Gepardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bika lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gepardi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bika controls his hands.
Gepardi blocks an elbow strike.
Gepardi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gepardi jumps guard and drags Bika to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gepardi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gepardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bika is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bika is looking to stand up but Gepardi won't let him.
Gepardi trying to keep a closed guard but Bika is proving a slippery customer.
Bika postures up and lands a big shot to Gepardi's brow.
Bika content to stall in guard here.
Bika stopping the sweep attempt from Gepardi.
Bika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Bika really 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.
Bika takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gepardi with a poor takedown
and Bika counters with a nice uppercut.
Gepardi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bika blocks a jab.
Bika misses with a looping right.
Bika fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gepardi on the side of the head.
Bika lands a nice shot to the body.
Gepardi with a poor takedown
and Bika holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gepardi blocks an uppercut.
Gepardi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uolevi Gepardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gepardi tries to score a body lock takedown but Bika shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bika gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bika.
Gepardi has Bika pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bika manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gepardi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bika content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gepardi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bika is trying to stall.
Gepardi misses with the head strike.
Bika lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gepardi backwards.
Gepardi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bika avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gepardi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bika.
Bika scores with a shoulder strike.
Bika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bika digs a right hand into Gepardi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gepardi's gas tank.
Gepardi wants a takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gepardi fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bika.
Gepardi is trying to drag Bika to the mat but Bika just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gepardi takes a shot to the head.
Bika lands a shoulder strike.
Gepardi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gepardi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bika lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bika.
Still in the clinch, Bika scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bika lands a nice uppercut.
Bika has Gepardi pressed against the cage.
Bika continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Gepardi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bika pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bika working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bika avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bika scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Bika.
A shot in the inside from Bika.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bika.
Knees to the body from Bika.
Bika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gepardi backwards.
Bika works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bika pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bika landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bika scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bika lands with a short shot to the head.
Bika softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bika.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gepardi as Bika tries to tie him up.
Bika lands with a left to the head.
Bika stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gepardi is working for takedown but Bika is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gepardi can't get the takedown.
Gepardi takes a shot to the head.
Bika misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bika lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bika lands a nice shot to the body.
Gepardi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bika has Gepardi pressed against the cage.
Bika scores with a shot to the side of Gepardi's head.
Gepardi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bika gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bika.
A short right from Bika.
Nice body punch from Bika.
Bika lands a left hand.
Bika stalling against the cage.
Gepardi dodges an elbow strike from Bika.
Gepardi letting Bika take a breather here.
Bika lands a shoulder strike.
Bika is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gepardi is keeping busy.
Gepardi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bika wants to stall.
Gepardi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bika is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gepardi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bika gets through Gepardi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bika is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bika.
Bika is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elvis Bika.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gepardi.
Bika really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gepardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bika is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gepardi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gepardi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bika!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gepardi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Bika dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gepardi throws a jab when Bika was well out of range.
Gepardi takes a swing at Bika's ribcage but misses.
Gepardi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gepardi misses with a takedown attempt
and Bika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gepardi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bika checks it well.
Gepardi shoots and misses
and Bika counters with a left to the body.
Gepardi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bika.
Bika scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gepardi ducks under a wild hook from Bika.
Bika ducks under a wild hook from Gepardi.
Bika fails to land with a series of punches.
Bika stuffs the takedown attempt from Gepardi. Gepardi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uolevi Gepardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Bika misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gepardi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gepardi has his takedown stuffed
and Bika counters with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bika misses with a looping right.
Gepardi misses with a jab to the body
and Bika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elvis Bika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gepardi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bika misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bika tries to move into range but Gepardi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gepardi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bika counters with a nice uppercut.
Gepardi scores with a jab to the body.
Gepardi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bika counters with a nice uppercut.
Gepardi throws a shot to the body.
Elvis Bika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gepardi misses.
Gepardi moves forwards but Bika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bika missing with a left hand there. Gepardi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gepardi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bika counters with a right hand to the body.
Bika looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gepardi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gepardi throws out the jab.
Bika throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bika throws a good cross that connects.
Bika smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the body from Gepardi misses
enabling Bika to counter with a crisp jab.
Bika misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bika.
Bika staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Bika counter with a right hand.
Gepardi shoots and misses
and Bika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gepardi throws out the jab.
Gepardi looks to land a right hand but Bika moved out of range.
A slow jab from Gepardi misses its intended target.
Bika misses with a two punch combination.
Bika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gepardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bika.
Gepardi missing with a left hand there. Bika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bika moves out of range of the strikes.
Uolevi Gepardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elvis Bika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gepardi misses with a body shot.
Gepardi throws a sloppy body shot
and Bika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bika fails to land with a series of punches.
Gepardi throws a lazy right hand but Bika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bika slips under a jab from Gepardi.
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.
Bika misses with an uppercut.
Bika misses with a hook. Gepardi ducked under it nicely.
Gepardi lands with a straight right. Bika didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Gepardi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gepardi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gepardi misses with a shot to the body
and Bika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gepardi misses with a wild body shot.
Bika looks to land a right hand but Gepardi moved out of range.
Bika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gepardi.
Bika ducks under a wild hook from Gepardi.
Gepardi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bika.
Gepardi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bika scores with a nice right hand.
Gepardi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Bika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bika winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Bika!
Elvis Bika is the new featherweight champion!
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