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BFE 69: Pagliera vs Manfredo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hardaway Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Miley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Hardaway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Miley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hardaway Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Miley wants to control the pace but Hardaway Jr is squirming around nicely.
Hardaway Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardaway Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardaway Jr is squirming around, avoiding Miley's attempts to control the action.
Hardaway Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway Jr wants to control but Miley is having none of it.
Hardaway Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miley controlling his opponent.
Hardaway Jr is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miley landing strikes from the mount.
Miley breaks from Hardaway Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hardaway Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardaway Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miley.
Miley looking for a guillotine from mount but Hardaway Jr is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hardaway Jr wants to hold on but Miley pushes him away.
Miley with the ground and pound from mount.
Hardaway Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Hardaway Jr regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miley.
Miley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardaway Jr defending well though.
Hardaway Jr with the active half guard here but Miley passes nicely into side control.
Hardaway Jr trying to remain calm as Miley controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Miley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardaway Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Miley tries to pull guard but Hardaway Jr won't allow it.
Miley fails to pull guard.
Miley jumps guard and drags Hardaway Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardaway Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Miley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hardaway Jr wants to sweep here but Miley controlling him for the moment.
Miley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miley won't allow Hardaway Jr to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway Jr is trying to control the position but Miley postures up.
Miley won't allow Hardaway Jr to sweep him here.
Hardaway Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Miley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miley content to control rather than advance.
Hardaway Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miley jumps into side control!
That's two 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.
Hardaway Jr looking for a sweep but Miley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
A nice elbow there by Miley.
Miley avoids the attempt from Hardaway Jr to control.
Hardaway Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miley controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Hardaway Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Miley.
Miley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hardaway Jr is looking to improve his position but Miley isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miley is landing with some decent strikes but Hardaway Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miley controlling from mount.
Hardaway Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miley.
Hardaway Jr can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Miley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Miley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardaway Jr trying to control but Miley postures up.
Miley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hardaway Jr wants to control but Miley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miley is looking for a kimura here.
Hardaway Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardaway Jr tries to get out of the position.
Miley is nestled in close to Hardaway Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardaway Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Hardaway Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Miley.
That's two 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.
Miley works his way into full mount!
Paul Miley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardaway Jr wants to hold on but Miley pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miley prevents Hardaway Jr from getting the reversal.
Miley landing shots from mount.
Hardaway Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miley on the ground.
Hardaway Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Miley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miley has control of Hardaway Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hardaway Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hardaway Jr is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hardaway Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hardaway Jr wants to hold on but Miley pushes him away.
Miley looking to control but Hardaway Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardaway Jr tries to hold on but Miley postures up.
Mike Hardaway Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardaway Jr throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Miley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miley 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Miley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pay Attention (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pay Attention!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Attention misses.
Attention uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lecter.
Lecter lands a right hook to the body.
Lecter drops Attention with a beautiful combination! Attention stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lecter is looking for the KO!
Attention is rocked!
It looks like Pay Attention has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecter throws a body punch but Attention moves out of range.
Lecter drops Attention with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Attention looks back up at him and smiles so Lecter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Attention is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pay Attention seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attention keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Attention seems to have got his legs back now.
Lecter moves out of range as Attention strikes.
Lecter scores with a jab to the body.
Attention is breathing heavily.
Attention misses with a body punch
and Lecter counters with a huge right that knocks Attention out cold! Lecter is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hannibal Lecter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hank Williams Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jedi Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen Star Wars as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jedi Knight will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Williams Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jedi Knight!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws a jab when Williams Jr was well out of range.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Williams Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams Jr.
Williams Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams Jr ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Williams Jr throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Williams Jr moved out of range nicely.
Williams Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Williams Jr stuffs the takedown.
Knight moves out of range as Williams Jr strikes.
Knight thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams Jr lands a jab to the head.
Williams Jr scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Knight tries to clinch but Williams Jr moves out of range.
Knight tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a combination
and Williams Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williams Jr manages to end up in side control.
Williams Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Knight dodges the ground and pound from Williams Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight tries to bench press Williams Jr off him but Williams Jr keeps the position.
Knight tries to escape but Williams Jr is in control.
Williams Jr working the ground and pound but Knight is defending the strikes.
Williams Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Williams Jr crashes against the mat.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams Jr off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Williams Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Knight looking for the RNC.
Knight is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Williams Jr tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Knight looking to break Williams Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Knight will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Williams Jr is keeping busy.
Williams Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Williams Jr trying to control the action but Knight just sinks the hooks in.
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 Hank Williams Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Williams Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williams Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
Williams Jr has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Williams Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Williams Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knight is trying to break free.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants to stall.
Williams Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Knight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knight is trying to break free.
Williams Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams Jr is trying to drag Knight to the mat but Knight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knight is trying to break free.
Williams Jr wants a takedown.
Williams Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knight clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Williams Jr throws strikes from the back but Knight rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Knight.
Williams Jr throws and elbow that misses. Knight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams Jr's guard. Nice move by Knight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Williams Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams Jr manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Williams Jr's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knight darts in trying to clinch
and Williams Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Williams Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams Jr with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Knight wants to control the position but Williams Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Williams Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams Jr tries to pass to full mount but Knight defends it.
Knight is looking to control Williams Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Williams Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Williams Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams Jr has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight tries for a takedown but Williams Jr manages to get underhooks.
Williams Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knight displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Williams Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams Jr throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Williams Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams Jr throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams Jr wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Knight has gone for a leg lock! Williams Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Knight's guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Williams Jr from controlling successfully.
Williams Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knight's guard.
Knight tries to kick Williams Jr off but Williams Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Williams Jr working Knight over with strikes.
Williams Jr thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Jedi Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Knight tries to hold on but Williams Jr postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight working to try and regain half guard.
Williams Jr breaks from Knight's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knight regains half guard.
Knight regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williams Jr working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams Jr trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Williams Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Williams Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Yardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason comes to the cage accompanied by J.Cole-Before I'm Gone. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Yardy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Yardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Yardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yardy misses with a body shot.
Mason shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yardy is trying to defend but Mason finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mason stops Yardy from getting back to his feet.
Mason is pressing down on Yardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yardy is holding on for now.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yardy is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yardy tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yardy misses with some punches.
Yardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason pushes Yardy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason cracks Yardy with a nice body shot.
Yardy lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Yardy.
Mason creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
Yardy looks gassed!
Yardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Mason leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Mason.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mason takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason stalling.
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yardy was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Yardy is retaining full guard.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason postures up in Yardy's guard and throws a big left but Yardy blocks it.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Yardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yardy wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
Mason 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Yardy.
Yardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dan Yardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to clinch up but Yardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Yardy seems unphased.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yardy tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yardy to the ground. Yardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mason sprawls well initially but Yardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yardy wants to stand up but Mason is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yardy prevents Mason from improving his position.
It looks like Yardy is going to stand back up.
Mason wants to control but Yardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yardy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason gets full guard.
Yardy wants to stand and escape but instead Mason has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Yardy swinging wildly here.
Yardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Yardy stalks Mason and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mason's face. Mason staggers backwards, shaken.
Yardy tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yardy swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mason controls Yardy momentarily but Yardy frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yardy wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mason 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.
Yardy wanted to stand there but Mason had control of the position.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Yardy is looking to stand up but Mason won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mason looking to control.
Yardy stands up and waves to Mason to follow him.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Yardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Yardy misses.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Derek Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Yardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Yardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yardy looks to land a combination. Mason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yardy.
Yardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mason looks to move to half guard but instead Yardy has passed into mount! Damn!
Mason tries to reverse the position but Yardy maintains control.
Mason regains half guard.
Yardy wants to stand up but Mason is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yardy is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Yardy is proving a slippery customer.
Mason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yardy is looking to stand up but Mason won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Yardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yardy cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Yardy throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Yardy misses with a double jab
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings Yardy.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Yardy circles away.
Yardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Yardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Yardy.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yardy swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Yardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Yardy counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yardy.
Mason stuns Yardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yardy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason prevents Yardy from getting back to his feet.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yardy is keeping the position for now.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yardy wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Yardy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Yardy looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason is looking to slow Yardy down with leg kicks.
Yardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Yardy blocks the low kick.
Yardy misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yardy throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Yardy moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yardy.
Derek Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yardy defending well though.
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yardy is trying to stand.
Yardy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Yardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yardy throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Yardy scores with a takedown into Mason's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is controlling Yardy's posture.
Yardy won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Yardy tries to stand but Mason is controlling from the bottom.
Mason controlling the position.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Yardy is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Mason!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buer Eremiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buer Eremiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodney Mack!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack avoids a kick to the body.
Mack scores with a leg kick.
Eremiel misses with a low kick.
Mack misses with a two punch combination.
Mack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eremiel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Mack is predictable there
and Eremiel counters with a body kick.
Rodney Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremiel fakes the leg kick and cracks Mack in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Mack misses.
Eremiel throws the kick towards the body but Mack avoids it.
Eremiel throws a head kick that misses.
Mack misses with a few strikes there.
Mack scores with a nice strike.
Mack thuds his right hand into Eremiel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Mack is predictable there
and Eremiel counters with a nice leg kick.
Eremiel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Rodney Mack has been cut.
Mack misses with a body shot
and Eremiel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mack looks gassed!
Mack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eremiel throws a head kick that misses.
Eremiel tries a head kick but it misses.
Eremiel scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Eremiel.
Eremiel lands with a nice body kick.
Eremiel ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
Eremiel wants to clinch.
Eremiel scores with a kick to the body.
That's two 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!
Mack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eremiel can pounce on him.
Mack swinging wildly here.
Mack avoids the head kick by Eremiel.
Eremiel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mack.
Eremiel scores with a leg kick.
Eremiel lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Eremiel.
Eremiel moves into the clinch.
Mack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eremiel.
Mack blocks an elbow strike.
Eremiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mack wants a takedown but no success here.
Eremiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Eremiel.
Eremiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eremiel lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye.
Nice elbow from Eremiel.
That has opened up Rodney Mack's cut even more.
Mack looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eremiel.
Mack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eremiel is trying to maintain a safe position but Mack gets an underhook and turns Eremiel into the cage.
Mack is trying to break the clinch but Eremiel is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eremiel.
Mack avoids a wild elbow strike from Eremiel.
Eremiel throws an elbow but it misses.
Eremiel misses with an elbow over the top.
Mack avoids a wild elbow strike from Eremiel.
Eremiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mack blocks an elbow strike.
Eremiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Rodney Mack's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Eremiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mack dodges an elbow strike from Eremiel.
Mack wants a takedown.
Buer Eremiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Mack.
Mack tries to score a body lock takedown but Eremiel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eremiel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mack's brow.
Eremiel pushes off an throws an elbow but Mack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eremiel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mack's brow.
Eremiel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mack's defenses.
Rodney Mack's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodney Mack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buer Eremiel!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vim Fweigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Napier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fweigo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Firestarter- The Prodigy. 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 Kris Napier was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vim Fweigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kris Napier!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fweigo moves into the clinch successfully.
Napier can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fweigo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fweigo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fweigo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fweigo swinging wildly here.
A big left from Fweigo misses.
Napier throws a series of punches but Fweigo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fweigo connects with a right hand. Napier shakes it off.
Fweigo checks a leg kick.
Fweigo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Napier doesn't seem bothered though.
Fweigo connects with a jab.
Fweigo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fweigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fweigo punishes Napier's body with a nice straight punch.
Napier moves in looking to clinch but Fweigo pushes him off.
Napier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Napier throws a body kick that misses.
Napier avoids the body shot from Fweigo.
Fweigo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fweigo lands with a right hand.
Fweigo works over Napier's head and body with a nice combination.
Napier rushes Fweigo and presses him up against the cage.
Fweigo stalling.
Fweigo managing to block the knees to the body from Napier.
Napier lands an elbow inside that Fweigo shrugs off.
Fweigo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Napier breaks from the clinch.
Vim Fweigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fweigo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fweigo finds it's way through Napier's defenses.
Fweigo checks a leg kick nicely.
Fweigo misses with a combination
and Napier counters with an inside leg kick.
Fweigo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Napier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fweigo. Napier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Napier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fweigo is out of range and Napier settles back down.
Fweigo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Napier counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Napier lands a head kick!
Napier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Fweigo misses.
Fweigo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Napier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Napier darts in trying to clinch
and Fweigo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Fweigo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Napier is looking to clinch but Fweigo is avoiding it.
Napier is looking to slow Fweigo down with leg kicks.
Fweigo tries to close the distance and clinch but Napier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fweigo tries to clinch but Napier moves out of range.
Fweigo works the jab nicely.
Fweigo lands a nice hook to Napier's body. Napier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Napier.
Napier misses with a body punch
letting Fweigo counter with a right hand.
Napier slips a jab from Fweigo.
Napier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fweigo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Napier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fweigo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fweigo scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fweigo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fweigo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Napier!
Fweigo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fweigo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Fweigo.
Fweigo wants to clinch but Napier slips to the side
and Napier counters with a head kick. That will keep Fweigo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some bone on bone action there as Fweigo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fweigo misses the jab.
Fweigo misses with a two punch combination.
Napier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fweigo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fweigo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fweigo throws a looping overhand right but Napier ducks down to avoid it.
Fweigo rushes Napier and presses him up against the cage.
Fweigo taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vim Fweigo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Napier moves into the clinch.
Napier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Napier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fweigo can't break the clinch.
Napier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Napier landing knees to the body.
Fweigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Napier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fweigo is defending well for now.
Fweigo working aggressively here.
Fweigo breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fweigo connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Fweigo.
Napier defending well as Fweigo loads up on a big left hand.
Fweigo lands with an overhand left.
Fweigo scores with a sloppy right hand. Napier should have avoided that one.
Fweigo avoids the head kick by Napier.
Napier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vim Fweigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Napier tries to clinch up but Fweigo circles away and keeps his distance.
Fweigo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fweigo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Napier's head backwards.
Fweigo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Napier doesn't seem bothered though.
Fweigo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fweigo thows a body shot but no joy.
Napier doesn't manage to clinch there - Fweigo circles away.
Fweigo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Napier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fweigo's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fweigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Napier.
Fweigo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Napier wants to stall.
Fweigo can't break the clinch.
Fweigo manages to break the clinch.
Fweigo forces Napier back against the cage and clinches.
Fweigo dodges an elbow strike from Napier.
Napier lands a nice elbow.
Fweigo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Napier lands an elbow inside.
Fweigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Napier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fweigo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fweigo scores with a jab to the head.
Napier takes one to the side of the head.
Napier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fweigo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Napier has time to react.
Fweigo throws a lazy right hand but Napier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fweigo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fweigo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fweigo.
Vim Fweigo is winning the standup battle so far.
Napier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Napier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fweigo.
Fweigo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fweigo throws a series of punches but Napier avoids them all with ease.
Fweigo connects with a body shot.
Fweigo throws the left hand but Napier avoids the punch easily.
Fweigo misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fweigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Fweigo. Beautiful body shot.
Napier swats away the attempt to clinch by Fweigo.
Nice uppercut there from Fweigo.
Fweigo takes a swing at Napier's ribcage but misses.
Napier misses with a body kick.
Napier tries to work over Fweigo's front leg with a kick but Fweigo checks it.
Fweigo moves in looking to clinch but Napier pushes him off.
Napier throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Napier is looking to clinch but Fweigo is avoiding it.
Napier wants to clinch up but Fweigo keeps it at a distance.
Napier tries a head kick but it misses.
Napier slips under a jab from Fweigo.
Fweigo looks to land a combination but Napier avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vim Fweigo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Napier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fweigo.
Napier tries to land a front kick but Fweigo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fweigo misses with a few strikes there.
Napier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fweigo.
Napier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fweigo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fweigo wants to get back to striking at distance but Napier won't allow it.
Fweigo lands a shoulder strike.
Napier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Napier.
Napier leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fweigo tries to break free but Napier pushes him back against the cage.
Fweigo wants to get back to striking at distance but Napier won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fweigo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fweigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fweigo is trying to break free.
Fweigo tries to break free but Napier pushes him back against the cage.
Fweigo lands a body punch.
Napier controlling the action here for a moment.
Fweigo working hard to break the clinch.
Fweigo blocks the elbow strike.
Fweigo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Napier has him pressed against the cage.
Fweigo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fweigo.
Fweigo breaks from the clinch.
Fweigo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fweigo tries to bum rush Napier with a series of wild strikes but Napier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fweigo clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fweigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fweigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fweigo throws a body punch but Napier moves out of range.
Napier tries a head kick but it misses.
Fweigo misses with a looping right.
Napier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fweigo with a jab.
Fweigo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fweigo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Napier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fweigo throws the left hand but Napier avoids the punch easily.
Fweigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Napier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Napier tries to land a leg kick but Fweigo saw it coming and moves away.
Napier throws a low kick, looking for Fweigo's leg but Fweigo calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fweigo lands with an overhand left.
Napier keeps the fight on the outside.
Napier swats away the attempt to clinch by Fweigo.
Fweigo throws a hook but Napier avoids it easily.
Fweigo throws a combination that misses
and Napier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fweigo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Napier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fweigo.
Fweigo throws a right hand that Napier ducks under and follows up with a left that Napier also avoids with ease.
Fweigo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Napier.
Napier thumps Fweigo with a low kick.
Napier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Napier throws a body kick that misses.
Napier lands with a nice body kick.
Napier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Napier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fweigo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fweigo misses with a body shot.
Fweigo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Napier momentarily.
Fweigo throws the left hand but Napier avoids the punch easily.
Fweigo stuns Napier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Napier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fweigo.
Fweigo scores with a jab to the head.
Kris Napier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Napier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fweigo.
Napier throws a push kick but Fweigo slaps the foot to one side.
Fweigo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Napier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Napier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fweigo thuds his right hand into Napier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vim Fweigo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Napier looks for the body kick but Fweigo saw that one coming.
Fweigo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fweigo looks to land a combination. Napier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vim Fweigo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fweigo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vim Fweigo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minoshi Kawajari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Kawajari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cinderella Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
144 lbs
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28
136 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minoshi Kawajari!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward lunges at Kawajari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kawajari's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Ward. That snapped Kawajari's head back.
Ward shoots in and bounces Kawajari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward has gone for a leg lock! Kawajari slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ward's guard.
Kawajari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward pulls Kawajari in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawajari wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Kawajari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Kawajari from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajari pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward moves into full guard.
Kawajari wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Kawajari wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kawajari trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Kawajari looking to pass the guard.
Ward is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kawajari pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Kawajari is keeping busy.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Kawajari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kawajari is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kawajari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kawajari wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Kawajari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Kawajari ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Kawajari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kawajari's half guard.
Ward passes to side control.
Kawajari is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Ward seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Ward are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ward working the head with strikes.
Ward cracks Kawajari with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kawajari is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ward dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawajari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward tries to advance to mount but Kawajari denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kawajari gets back to half guard.
Kawajari is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawajari is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward postures up.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawajari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kawajari keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Kawajari seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ward is looking to advance position but Kawajari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kawajari looking to secure an arm triangle but Ward defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kawajari wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ward kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kawajari looking to finish with strikes here!
The referee warns Ward that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Kawajari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kawajari goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ward turns into him and now he's in Kawajari's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Minoshi Kawajari.
Ward looks for a takedown but Kawajari sprawls well.
Kawajari takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawajari.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Kawajari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ward is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawajari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ward showed some decent athleticism there.
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but Kawajari defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Ward will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ward gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kawajari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kawajari wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Kawajari passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kawajari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mr Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawajari unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajari punching from mount but Ward doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kawajari looking for a guillotine from mount but Ward is having none of it.
Kawajari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ward manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kawajari is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
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Kawajari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Minoshi Kawajari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward prevents Kawajari from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari laying and praying for a moment but Ward takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ward won't allow Kawajari to pass to mount.
Mr Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawajari is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawajari.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ward trying to control the action but Kawajari is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to pass to mount but Kawajari is defending the position.
Ward seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ward stalling away here and it's allowed Kawajari to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kawajari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoshi Kawajari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ward 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ward!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Pagliera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Manfredo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pagliera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rammstein - Mein Herz Brennt . Manfredo Jr has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It´s a fight as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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23
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
184 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gianfranco Pagliera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Manfredo Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagliera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manfredo Jr to the mat! Manfredo Jr manages to get full guard.
Pagliera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manfredo Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manfredo Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manfredo Jr!
Pagliera is trying to improve his position.
Manfredo Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Manfredo Jr throws a hook but Pagliera blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manfredo Jr as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pagliera.
Peter Manfredo Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manfredo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfredo Jr connects with a right hand. Pagliera shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A punch combination from Manfredo Jr misses.
Manfredo Jr misses with a straight right.
Pagliera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianfranco Pagliera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfredo Jr throws a jab when Pagliera was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera misses with a takedown attempt - Manfredo Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pagliera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pagliera shoots in but Manfredo Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pagliera fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Manfredo Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manfredo Jr throws a nice looking combination but Pagliera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manfredo Jr misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfredo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Pagliera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pagliera fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manfredo Jr tries to clinch but Pagliera is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manfredo Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manfredo Jr.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Manfredo Jr throws a right hand that Pagliera ducks under and follows up with a left that Pagliera also avoids with ease.
Pagliera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manfredo Jr misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Manfredo Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manfredo Jr throws a hook but Pagliera blocks it.
Pagliera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera trying to control but Manfredo Jr is working from the bottom.
Pagliera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manfredo Jr is keeping the position for now.
Pagliera won't allow Manfredo Jr to get back to his feet.
Pagliera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pagliera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manfredo Jr is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pagliera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pagliera trying to control but Manfredo Jr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gianfranco Pagliera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Manfredo Jr misses.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown but Manfredo Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfredo Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pagliera. Pagliera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manfredo Jr tries to sprawl but Pagliera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manfredo Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pagliera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr is looking to control Pagliera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manfredo Jr avoid being mounted?
Pagliera is trying to work for a kimura but Manfredo Jr is defending well.
Pagliera seems to be working for a kimura but Manfredo Jr defends the submission attempt.
Pagliera is looking to take a break and control but Manfredo Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Pagliera is pressing down on Manfredo Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manfredo Jr is holding on for now.
Pagliera is looking to take a break and control but Manfredo Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pagliera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pagliera seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pagliera looks for a takedown but Manfredo Jr sprawls well.
Manfredo Jr moves in looking to clinch but Pagliera pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manfredo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pagliera moves away.
Manfredo Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pagliera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pagliera is looking to take a break and control but Manfredo Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianfranco Pagliera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pagliera 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianfranco Pagliera!
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