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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIck Brandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barack Angle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barack Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, RIck Brandford!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Brandford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brandford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angle gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Angle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Angle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Brandford works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Angle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brandford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Angle there.
Angle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brandford to regain full guard.
Brandford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandford manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brandford thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brandford unloading with bombs!
Brandford with the ground and pound from mount.
Brandford postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Angle looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandford throws a sloppy strike and Angle uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Angle has ended up in Brandford's guard.
Angle throws a strike but Brandford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle is looking to stand up but Brandford isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandford throws a strike but Angle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brandford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
Angle looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Angle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle throws a big elbow that misses.
Angle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Angle is pushing down on Brandford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brandford is fighting to maintain full guard but Angle has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Angle lands a nice short elbow.
Brandford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Angle.
Brandford regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Angle.
Brandford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angle throwing strikes from guard but Brandford blocks nicely.
Angle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angle throws an elbow that misses. Brandford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Angle's guard. Nice move by Brandford!
Brandford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angle is keeping the position for now.
Brandford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandford won't allow Angle to get back to his feet.
Angle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barack Angle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Angle.
Brandford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Angle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brandford stuffs the takedown.
Angle shoots in but no luck this time.
Angle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandford pinned against the ropes. Brandford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandford connects with a body shot.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brandford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Brandford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandford punishes Angle's body with a nice straight punch.
RIck Brandford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angle at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandford.
Brandford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Angle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Angle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandford.
Angle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandford.
Angle misses the shot to the body.
Angle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandford dodges the punch combination from Angle.
Angle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
RIck Brandford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandford lands with a nice body kick.
RIck Brandford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brandford lands with an uppercut that bounces Angle off the ropes and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandford is looking to slow Angle down with leg kicks.
Brandford delivers a nice body kick.
Brandford scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle shoots in for a double leg but Brandford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Angle.
Brandford pushes Angle away with a front kick.
Brandford with a hook.
A solid body kick from Brandford.
Brandford lands with a hook. Angle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crunch! Brandford slams his shin into Angle's torso.
Brandford throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandford.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brandford.
Nice body kick there by Brandford.
Barack Angle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Angle if he has to take too many more of those.
Brandford lands a glancing blow to the side of Angle's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandford.
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brandford.
Angle misses the shot to the body.
Brandford throws a front kick that sends Angle stumbling back into the ropes.
Brandford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Angle walks into a stiff left hand from Brandford.
Brandford cracks the inside of Angle's front leg.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandford.
Brandford thuds a left hand into Angle's body.
Brandford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandford lands a front kick.
Angle shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandford sprawls well. He's pushed Angle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandford is looking to slow Angle down with leg kicks.
Brandford is looking to slow Angle down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brandford keeps Angle at a distance using the push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandford!
Brandford lands a leg kick that knocks Angle off balance momentarily.
Angle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Angle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandford.
Angle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandford.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
Brandford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandford lands with a good body shot.
Angle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Angle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandford circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandford!
Brandford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Brandford.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Brandford 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandford tests Angle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandford - that will leave a mark!
Brandford lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RIck Brandford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Angle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Angle shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandford sprawls well. He's pushed Angle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brandford punishes Angle's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandford - that will leave a mark!
Brandford thumps Angle with a low kick.
Angle misses with an uppercut.
Angle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left lands for Brandford.
Brandford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Angle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brandford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angle at a distance.
Brandford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angle doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brandford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Brandford.
Brandford lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt
and Brandford counters with a solid body kick.
Brandford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandford.
Nice body kick from Brandford.
Brandford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Angle under the eye.
Angle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot by Brandford.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Angle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandford.
Brandford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brandford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Angle's calf.
Brandford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Angle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandford.
Brandford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Brandford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandford punishes Angle's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandford lands with a hook. Angle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Angle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Brandford.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandford swivels and escapes.
Angle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandford thuds a left hand into Angle's body.
Brandford lands a head shot.
Brandford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandford thuds a left hand into Angle's body.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandford as he avoids it easily.
Brandford scores with the left hand. Angle knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandford throws a leg kick which misses Angle's front leg but catches the back leg as Angle tries to avoid it.
Angle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandford. Brandford obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
Brandford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandford swivels and escapes.
Brandford tests Angle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Angle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brandford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandford fakes the leg kick and cracks Angle in the body.
Angle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandford works the jab nicely.
Brandford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Angle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandford cracks Angle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brandford lands with a nice body kick.
Angle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Angle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brandford defends it nicely.
Brandford fakes the leg kick and cracks Angle in the body.
Brandford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angle doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Angle's sensitive parts.
Brandford connects with a body shot that sends Angle's belly button to the back.
Angle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Angle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brandford tries to avoid it but Angle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brandford to the ground. Brandford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brandford scores with a nice body kick.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Angle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandford.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandford scores with a kick to the body.
Angle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandford.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Brandford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
RIck Brandford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brandford 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RIck Brandford!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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