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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vilenius comes to the ring accompanied by Surfin Bird. Buzz Killington acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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265 lbs
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251 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Killington!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killington gets a clinch.
Killington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vilenius is keeping busy.
Vilenius misses with the head strike.
Vilenius lands a right hand.
Killington just leaning against Vilenius, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vilenius managing to block the knees to the body from Killington.
Killington tries to stall but Vilenius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've been hearing reports that Vilenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vilenius takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilenius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killington lands a nice knee to the body.
Killington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vilenius presses Killington against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Killington.
Killington keeps control of Vilenius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vilenius swings wildly with an uppercut but Killington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killington throws a head punch that misses.
Killington prevents a body shot from Vilenius.
Vilenius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Vilenius.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Vilenius fails to land.
Killington blocks a body shot from Vilenius.
Killington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vilenius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilenius swings wildly with an uppercut but Killington uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington trying to land knees to the body.
Killington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Killington.
Killington blocks a body shot from Vilenius.
Killington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vilenius misses with the head strike.
Killington pushes Vilenius back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vilenius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killington misses with a body kick.
Vilenius lands a jab to Killington's midsection.
Killington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vilenius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Vilenius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killington scores with a jab to the head.
Vilenius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vilenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilenius misses with an uppercut. Killington saw that one coming.
Killington throws a wild body kick that Vilenius sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killington. Vilenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killington misses the shot to the body.
Vilenius swings for the body but Killington moves out of range.
Killington throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilenius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilenius avoids the body shot from Killington.
Buzz Killington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vilenius looks to score with a jab to the body but Killington is just out of range.
Killington tries to counter with a clinch but Vilenius shakes him off and moves away.
Killington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilenius swings for the body but Killington moves out of range.
Killington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilenius throws a shot from downtown. Killington moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington throws a head kick but Vilenius moves out of range.
Vilenius digs a good hook to Killington's body.
Killington avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Killington misses with a double jab
and Vilenius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Killington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killington.
A jab from Vilenius does it's job there.
It looks like Buzz Killington has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilenius. Killington does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Asko Vilenius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buzz Killington's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vilenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilenius misses with a straight left.
Vilenius throws a series of punches but Killington avoids them all with ease.
Asko Vilenius is winning the standup battle so far.
Killington throws a head kick that misses.
Vilenius takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Asko Vilenius has been cut.
Vilenius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Killington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vilenius scrambles back to his feet.
Killington avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a lazy uppercut
and Killington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killington.
Killington wants to stall.
Killington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killington lands an elbow inside that Vilenius shrugs off.
Buzz Killington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vilenius can't find room to land a body shot as Killington controls the action.
Vilenius tries to throw a body punch but Killington avoids it by throwing Vilenius back against the ropes.
A short right from Vilenius on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vilenius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilenius lands a left hand.
Vilenius blocking some punches.
Killington holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vilenius tries to break free but Killington pushes him back against the ropes.
Vilenius tries to work over Killington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Killington stalling in the clinch but Vilenius improves position.
Vilenius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killington backwards.
Killington looking to throw knees to the head but Vilenius is blocking nicely.
Vilenius is trying to break the clinch but Killington has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Still in the clinch, Killington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vilenius digs a right hand into Killington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killington's gas tank.
Vilenius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vilenius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Killington regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilenius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vilenius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vilenius stopping the sweep attempt from Killington.
Vilenius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Killington keeping moving, preventing Vilenius from controlling successfully.
Vilenius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Killington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vilenius controls the pace.
Killington has his foot on Vilenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vilenius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Killington working a defensive guard here.
Vilenius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vilenius wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.
Vilenius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killington's head.
Vilenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vilenius content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vilenius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vilenius walks into a jab.
Killington slips a straight right by Vilenius.
Killington misses with a lunging right hand
and Vilenius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killington thinking.
Killington avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Killington wants to counter with a clinch but Vilenius pushes him away.
Killington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killington lands a jab to Vilenius's midsection.
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killington moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killington.
Killington scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Vilenius dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Killington throws a series of punches but Vilenius avoids them all with ease.
Vilenius throws a looping overhand right but Killington ducks down to avoid it.
Vilenius takes a swing at Killington's ribcage but misses.
Killington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilenius moves away.
Killington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilenius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilenius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killington's head.
Killington wants to clinch up but Vilenius keeps it at a distance.
Killington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killington throws a head kick that misses.
Vilenius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killington fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Vilenius misses its target.
Vilenius scores with a hook to the body. Killington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vilenius scores with the left hand. Killington knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vilenius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killington tries a head kick but it misses.
Vilenius lands a jab to Killington's midsection.
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a series of punches but Killington avoids them all with ease.
Killington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilenius on the side of the head.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilenius sets himself, and Killington steps forward looking for the clinch! Vilenius avoids it this time.
Vilenius throws a body punch but Killington moves out of range.
Killington throws a series of punches but Vilenius avoids them all with ease.
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilenius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Killington.
Killington wants to counter with a clinch but Vilenius pushes him away.
Killington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Killington.
Vilenius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Vilenius as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killington lands a body shot.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killington tries to clinch there but Vilenius circles away.
Killington is looking to clinch but Vilenius is avoiding it.
Vilenius misses with a two punch combination.
Vilenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killington can do to turn this around?
Vilenius throws a jab but it's blocked by Killington.
A jab from Killington does it's job there.
Killington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killington works Vilenius's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilenius is looking to wear down Killington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vilenius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vilenius showed some decent athleticism there.
Vilenius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vilenius controlling the pace.
Killington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vilenius is thwarting Killington's attempts to control the position.
Killington is not content to let Vilenius control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vilenius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killington trying to control here.
Vilenius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killington's head.
Vilenius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killington's head.
Killington is not content to let Vilenius control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Killington scores with a four punch combination!
Vilenius misses with an uppercut. Killington saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Vilenius clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Vilenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killington.
Vilenius misses with a series of wild punches.
Killington tries to clinch up.
Killington thumps Vilenius with a low kick.
Vilenius throws the left hand but Killington avoids the punch easily.
Killington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vilenius's head backwards.
Killington stuffs the takedown.
Vilenius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilenius sets himself, and Killington steps forward looking for the clinch! Vilenius avoids it this time.
Vilenius misses the shot to the body.
Vilenius misses the shot to the body.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington slips under a jab.
Killington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vilenius.
Vilenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killington.
Killington cracks the inside of Vilenius's front leg.
Vilenius connects with a body shot that sends Killington's belly button to the back.
Killington scores with a leg kick.
Vilenius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vilenius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Killington throws a wild body kick that Vilenius sees coming a mile off.
Vilenius lands a slapping body shot.
Vilenius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killington defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Nice defenses there by Killington.
Killington tries to counter with a clinch but Vilenius shakes him off and moves away.
Killington scores with a jab to the body.
Killington moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killington pushes Vilenius back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vilenius has Killington pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vilenius pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Killington tumbling to the mat - Vilenius dives into Killington's guard.
Killington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vilenius trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington wants to sweep here but Vilenius controlling him for the moment.
Vilenius throws a big right hand that misses.
Vilenius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vilenius trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
Killington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vilenius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vilenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killington.
Killington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilenius digs a good body shot into Killington's ribs.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killington throws an overhand right that lands on Vilenius's shoulder, as Vilenius tries to avoid the shot.
Killington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilenius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killington tries to clinch but Vilenius is having none of it.
Vilenius throws an overhand right that lands on Killington's shoulder, as Killington tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Buzz Killington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vilenius darts in looking for a takedown but Killington gets double underhooks and turns Vilenius into the ropes.
Killington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Killington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vilenius to score with a decent uppercut.
Vilenius throws a hook to the side of Killington's head but Killington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilenius manages to avoid it.
Vilenius connects with the punch.
Vilenius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Killington feints and then cracks Vilenius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilenius down.
Killington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilenius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilenius walks into a left hand.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilenius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killington is trying to defend but Vilenius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilenius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Killington trying to control from the bottom.
Vilenius wants to pass the guard but Killington is defending well.
Vilenius is looking to take a break and control but Killington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vilenius in particular looking to stall.
Vilenius 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.
Vilenius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vilenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Killington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Killington.
Vilenius looking to score a takedown here. Killington is defending well but Vilenius drives through and ends up in Killington's guard.
Killington has his foot on Vilenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Vilenius postures up in Killington's guard and throws a big left but Killington blocks it.
Vilenius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vilenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Killington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilenius lands a couple of digs.
Killington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Killington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilenius is one step ahead there.
Vilenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Killington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killington takes one on the button.
Killington blocks a jab.
Vilenius swings for the body but Killington moves out of range.
Killington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asko Vilenius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Jab from Killington.
Vilenius swats away the attempt to clinch by Killington.
Vilenius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buzz Killington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilenius throws a jab but it's blocked by Killington.
Killington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vilenius closes the distance and clinches up with Killington, looking for a takedown. Vilenius pushes Killington against the ropes but Killington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vilenius lands with a straight right. Killington didn't see that one coming.
Vilenius avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilenius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vilenius's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asko Vilenius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vilenius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asko Vilenius!
Asko Vilenius retains his heavyweight title!
Asko Vilenius bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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