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Blitz 132: White Pony PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trombone comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black by AC/DC. Morbid has chosen Duran Duran - Wild Boys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rusty Trombone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Doc Morbid! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morbid connects with a solid leg kick. Trombone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morbid swivels and escapes. Trombone throws a series of punches but Morbid avoids them all with ease. Morbid shoots in for a double leg but Trombone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Morbid slips a straight right by Trombone. Rusty Trombone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Trombone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morbid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Trombone sizes up Morbid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Morbid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Trombone misses with a few strikes there.
Morbid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Trombone is looking to clinch but Morbid is avoiding it.
Morbid tries to land a leg kick but Trombone saw it coming and moves away.
Trombone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morbid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trombone somewhat. Morbid misses with a body kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Morbid throws a wild body kick that Trombone sees coming a mile off. Trombone misses with a takedown attempt and Morbid counters with a flying knee. Nice. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Trombone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morbid has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Trombone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morbid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morbid throws a chopping leg kick but Trombone manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Trombone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morbid tries to avoid it but Trombone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morbid to the ground. Morbid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Morbid lands a nice looking body kick. Morbid slaps away a takedown attempt from Trombone, before circling back to the center of the mat. Trombone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Trombone misses the shot to the body. Trombone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trombone swats him away and circles back towards the center. Trombone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Morbid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trombone is breathing heavily. Morbid throws a body kick that misses. Morbid throws out a leg kick but Trombone moves out of range and Morbid only half commits. Morbid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morbid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Trombone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morbid.
Morbid throws a front kick that sends Trombone stumbling back into the cage. Morbid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morbid feints and then cracks Trombone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trombone down. Trombone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morbid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morbid drives through with a takedown into guard. Morbid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Morbid postures up in Trombone's guard and throws a big left but Trombone blocks it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Morbid with a flurry of punches that miss. Morbid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Morbid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Morbid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Morbid wants to control but Trombone is keeping him busy.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Morbid working away. Trombone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Morbid not landing any meaningful shots this time. Trombone wants to sweep but Morbid has passed to side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Morbid working away. Trombone on the wrong end of some ground and pound. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Morbid 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.
Morbid fails with an attempt to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morbid enables Trombone to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morbid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Morbid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trombone. Trombone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Trombone prevents Morbid from getting back to his feet. Morbid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Trombone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Trombone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morbid swivels though and keeps the full guard. Morbid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Trombone tries to free his leg and advance position but Morbid is retaining full guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Morbid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trombone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morbid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morbid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morbid! Morbid controlling the position from side mount. Trombone tries to buck Morbid off but Morbid is having none of it.
 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. Morbid working away. Trombone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Trombone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Trombone looking for a sweep but Morbid has passed into full mount! Oh no! Morbid avoids the attempt from Trombone to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morbid prevents Trombone from getting the reversal.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Morbid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. A nice elbow there by Morbid. Trombone is working to get back to half guard.
Trombone manages to regain half guard. Good work. Trombone wants to get back to full guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Morbid is thwarting Trombone's attempts to control the position. Trombone is refusing to be controlled, as Morbid sits in half guard. Trombone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Morbid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Trombone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morbid. 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 Rusty Trombone will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Morbid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Trombone throws a head kick but Morbid moves out of range.
No luck for Trombone with that takedown attempt. Morbid tries to clinch up but Trombone circles away and keeps his distance. A bone on bone clash there as Trombone blocks the leg kick.
Doc Morbid seems to be getting the better of the standup. Morbid keeps the fight on the outside. Morbid is looking to clinch but Trombone is avoiding it.
Trombone wants to clinch and Morbid counters with a nice leg kick. Morbid lands a head kick. Trombone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Rusty Trombone has been cut. Trombone shoots in for a takedown but Morbid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Trombone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morbid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trombone is able to avoid easily.
Morbid tries to sprawl but Trombone drives through with a takedown into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Morbid has his hands clasped together around Trombone's back. He's all about the action. Morbid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trombone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trombone's back! Morbid missing with punches from the back. Morbid keeps control of the position as Trombone tries to break free.
Morbid has good solid back control here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Trombone tries to roll but Morbid sticks to his back.
Morbid missing with strikes from the back. Morbid controlling well, preventing Trombone from escaping the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Morbid doesn't have the hooks in and Trombone manages to turn into his guard.
Trombone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morbid is keeping the position for now. Trombone throws a big right hand that misses. Trombone trying to control but Morbid is working from the bottom. Morbid looking for a sweep. Not yet Morbid, not yet. Morbid seems keen to control Trombone's posture. Morbid lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Trombone!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Trombone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trombone is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight! Doc Morbid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Morbid 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 28:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Morbid!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron McSlugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Masta Ace - Take a walk. McSlugg has chosen mcslugg custom anthem.... as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Boy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron McSlugg! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McSlugg paws at him with a jab and circles away. McSlugg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McSlugg checks it well. McSlugg misses with a straight right. McSlugg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it. Aaron McSlugg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice cross by McSlugg. Boy tries a low kick but McSlugg avoids it. Boy throws a low kick, looking for McSlugg's leg but McSlugg calmly moves out of range. Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but McSlugg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McSlugg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boy's head. Boy scoring well with a low kick there.
McSlugg blocks a head kick by Boy.
Boy misses the shot to the body. McSlugg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boy misses with a wild body shot. McSlugg moves out of range of the leg kick from Boy. Boy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McSlugg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Boy throws a leg kick but McSlugg sees it coming and checks it nicely. McSlugg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McSlugg. A lazy left from McSlugg finds it's target. Boy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McSlugg. That did some damage! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boy throws a leg kick but McSlugg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
 That's one minute gone in the round. McSlugg throws a low kick but Boy moves out of range easily. The fighters circling - McSlugg throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boy misses with a leg kick and McSlugg counters with a lovely straight right hand! McSlugg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McSlugg avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McSlugg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away. McSlugg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McSlugg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McSlugg dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McSlugg checks a low kick from Boy. McSlugg throws a wild body kick that Boy sees coming a mile off. McSlugg scores with a body shot.
McSlugg digs a good body shot into Boy's ribs. Boy is breathing heavily. Boy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McSlugg lands a body shot.
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! McSlugg scores with a body shot.
McSlugg connects with a body shot. McSlugg punishes Boy's body with a nice straight punch. McSlugg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. McSlugg throws a shot to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. McSlugg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boy on the side of the head. Nice body punch from McSlugg. Boy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McSlugg works Boy's body with a nice hook. An inside leg kick lands from McSlugg. McSlugg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McSlugg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boy rather than just go for the knockout. McSlugg lunges at Boy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boy's hand. McSlugg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. McSlugg lands with a kick to the temple. Boy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McSlugg works the jab nicely. McSlugg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boy doesn't seem bothered though. McSlugg lands a nice shot to the body.
McSlugg dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Boy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McSlugg. McSlugg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. McSlugg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. McSlugg scores with a nice head shot. Boy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A decent looking body kick lands there for McSlugg. McSlugg's corner calls for a 1-2. McSlugg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. McSlugg getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A jab from McSlugg finds it's way through Boy's defenses.
 Boy is rocked! McSlugg works Boy's body with a nice hook.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. McSlugg catches Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Oh Boy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McSlugg walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Boy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McSlugg swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Boy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McSlugg!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Pekkarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry comes to the cage accompanied by Cant be touched-Roy Jones Jr.. Pekkarinen has chosen Elements of Life as his entrance music. Mauri Pekkarinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Berry! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauri Pekkarinen! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pekkarinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Pekkarinen is looking to score with low kicks. Pekkarinen cracks the inside of Berry's front leg. Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Berry.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Pekkarinen digs a right hand into Berry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berry's gas tank. Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses. Berry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Berry is trying to maintain a safe position but Pekkarinen gets an underhook and turns Berry into the cage. Berry lands a left hand.
Berry breaks from the clinch.
Berry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Berry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen. Berry ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berry. Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Berry avoids it. Berry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. No joy there for Berry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Pekkarinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berry. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet. Pekkarinen throws a solid leg kick but Berry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pekkarinen.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Berry throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range. Pekkarinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John Berry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Berry wants to clinch. Pekkarinen throws a wild body kick that Berry sees coming a mile off. Berry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pekkarinen's head. No joy there for Berry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Berry. Berry blocks a leg kick.
Berry gets a clinch. Berry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berry prevents a body shot from Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berry throws a hook to the side of Pekkarinen's head but Pekkarinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Berry moves out of range of the body kick from Pekkarinen.
Berry has Pekkarinen up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Berry is trying to break the clinch but Pekkarinen is controlling him. A body shot lands from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Berry backwards.
Berry breaks the clinch.
Pekkarinen throws a push kick but Berry slaps the foot to one side. Berry misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Berry moves away and avoids it. A left and a right from Berry both land. Nice combination. Pekkarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pekkarinen doesn't seem bothered though. Berry misses with a looping right. Berry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Berry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berry throws a hook but Pekkarinen avoids it easily. Berry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pekkarinen's head. The fight stays on the outside here - Berry looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pekkarinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Berry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen blocks a jab. Pekkarinen tests Berry's chin there with a solid looking shot. Berry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Pekkarinen is looking to slow Berry down with leg kicks. Pekkarinen slips a jab from Berry. Berry misses with a wild body shot. Berry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside. The fight stays on the outside here - Berry looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pekkarinen throws a head kick but Berry moves out of range.
Pekkarinen moves away from the strike by Berry. Berry digs a good body shot into Pekkarinen's ribs. Berry with a nice cross. Berry throws a right and a left that both miss. Berry ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen. A jab lands there for Berry.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Berry misses with a wild body shot. Berry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes. Berry throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot. Pekkarinen slips a jab from Berry. Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berry gets in close and instigates a clinch. The referee calls for Pekkarinen to work.
Pekkarinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pekkarinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berry is trying to break free. Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses. Berry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Pekkarinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pekkarinen. Berry tries to circle away but Pekkarinen has him pinned against the cage. Pekkarinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berry is keeping busy. Berry is trying to break the clinch but Pekkarinen is controlling him. Berry tries to circle away but Pekkarinen has him pinned against the cage. Berry is looking to break free of the clinch but Pekkarinen has double underhooks. A right hook to the body lands for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Pekkarinen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pekkarinen clobbers Berry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Pekkarinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Berry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pekkarinen thows a body kick. Berry tries to catch it but that hurt him. Pekkarinen is looking to clinch but Berry is avoiding it.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick. Pekkarinen circles away from the clinch attempt and Pekkarinen counters with a solid body kick. A big right from Berry misses. Pekkarinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berry.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch up but Berry keeps it at a distance. Berry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pekkarinen counters with a good low kick that Berry was not able to check. Berry clobbers Pekkarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Berry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Donk. Pekkarinen catches Berry right on the button with a cross. Berry misses with a few strikes there.
Berry cracks a nice hook into Pekkarinen's ribs. Berry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berry lunges at Pekkarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekkarinen's hand. Pekkarinen motions for Berry to come forward. Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pekkarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen tries a low kick but Berry avoids it. Pekkarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Berry lands with a good body shot. Berry throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it. Pekkarinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Berry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Berry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Berry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pekkarinen takes one to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen staying out of range there.
Berry instigates a clinch. Berry prevents a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Berry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Berry misses with a looping right. Berry misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen moves into the clinch.
Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berry. Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Berry avoids the punch easily. Berry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Nice uppercut lands for Pekkarinen. That snapped Berry's head back.
Pekkarinen is looking to slow Berry down with leg kicks. Berry misses with a hook. A right-left combo lands from Berry. Berry throws a sloppy body shot
and Pekkarinen counters with a leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pekkarinen - that will leave a mark!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Berry thows a body shot but no joy. Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A shot to the liver by Berry. Beautiful body shot. Berry cracks a nice hook into Pekkarinen's ribs. Berry misses with a wild body shot. John Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pekkarinen moves away from the strike by Berry. Berry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pekkarinen in his tracks. Berry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berry misses with a body punch
and Pekkarinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pekkarinen throws a nice inside leg kick. Pekkarinen wants to slow Berry down by chopping away at his legs. Berry throws a right and a left that both miss. Mauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Berry quickly recovers to half guard.
Pekkarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Berry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berry wants to get back to his feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pekkarinen is working away from the top position though. Berry manages to get to full guard.
Pekkarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Pekkarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pekkarinen moves away from the strike by Berry. Pekkarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berry scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Pekkarinen slips a jab and a cross from Berry.
Berry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Berry does no damage. Berry misses with a double jab
and Pekkarinen moves into the clinch. Berry working hard to break the clinch. Berry has had enough of the clinch but Pekkarinen keeps him there for the moment.
Berry breaks the clinch.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry moves into the clinch. Pekkarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Berry pushes Pekkarinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pekkarinen looking to slow down the pace here. Pekkarinen tries to pull guard but Berry holds him up against the cage and eventually Pekkarinen drops back down to his feet.
Berry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A short right from Berry.
Berry breaks from the clinch.
Berry scores with a punch to the head. Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Pekkarinen tries to clinch but Berry is having none of it. Pekkarinen defending well as Berry loads up on a big left hand. Berry throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen sees it coming and moves out of range. Berry tries to clinch there but Pekkarinen circles away.
Pekkarinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berry finds it's way round the side to connect with Pekkarinen's head. Berry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pekkarinen. That one must have hurt. Pekkarinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Berry. Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berry. That did some damage! Berry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Pekkarinen misses with a low kick. Pekkarinen connects with a solid leg kick. A cross from Berry lands. Berry tries to clinch and Pekkarinen counters with a nice kick to the body. Berry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Pekkarinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Mauri Pekkarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pekkarinen moves away from the strike by Berry. Berry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Pekkarinen. Berry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Berry misses. Berry misses with a jab to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Berry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A punch lands to the side of Pekkarinen 's head but he takes it in his stride. Berry lands with an overhand left. Pekkarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Berry is just out of range. Pekkarinen scores with a leg kick.
Berry throws a combination that misses and Pekkarinen counters with a leg kick. John Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berry blocks the body kick.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Pekkarinen misses the jab. Berry throws a combination. Pekkarinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Pekkarinen fails with a takedown attempt. Berry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekkarinen's head backwards. Berry missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Berry checks it well. Berry moves out of range of the body kick from Pekkarinen.
Berry looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range. Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Berry keeps the fight on the outside. Berry missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Berry checks a leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Berry. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice defenses there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berry's half guard. Pekkarinen wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Pekkarinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Berry holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Pekkarinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Let's hope that Pekkarinen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mauri Pekkarinen. Well Pekkarinen 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... Mauri Pekkarinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rumor Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariuz Taurosevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chance might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to This Joint. 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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175 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rumor Chance! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mariuz Taurosevicius! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance pushes Taurosevicius up against the cage in a clinch. Taurosevicius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Taurosevicius throws a front kick that sends Chance stumbling back into the cage. Taurosevicius throws a series of punches but Chance avoids them all with ease. Taurosevicius throws a jab but it's blocked by Chance.
Chance moves into the clinch. Taurosevicius just leaning against Chance, taking a breather. Chance looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Taurosevicius stalling in the clinch.
Taurosevicius working hard to break the clinch. Taurosevicius is trying to break the clinch but Chance has him pressed against the cage.
Chance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taurosevicius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chance takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chance tries to clinch but Taurosevicius is having none of it.
Taurosevicius throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Chance stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Taurosevicius follows into mount! This has been an exciting period of action! Taurosevicius wants to control the pace but Chance is squirming around nicely.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurosevicius looking to secure an arm triangle but Chance defends it well. Poor strikes thrown by Taurosevicius there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taurosevicius on the ground. Taurosevicius content just to control the position here. Chance is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
 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. Taurosevicius controlling the pace for now. Taurosevicius wants to control the pace but Chance is squirming around nicely. Taurosevicius throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Taurosevicius controlling from the full mount. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taurosevicius working for a submission but Chance is keeping him at bay. Poor strikes thrown by Taurosevicius there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
 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. Chance is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Taurosevicius stands up from mount. Strange move. Chance misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taurosevicius throws a series of punches but Chance avoids them all with ease. Chance slips a jab and a cross from Taurosevicius.
Chance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taurosevicius swats away the attempt to clinch by Chance. Taurosevicius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chance moves forwards but Taurosevicius connects with a nice, crisp jab. Chance moves in looking to clinch but Taurosevicius pushes him off. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariuz Taurosevicius dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Taurosevicius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chance doesn't seem bothered though. Taurosevicius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chance counters with a series of strikes. Taurosevicius will be more careful next time no doubt. Chance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taurosevicius swats him away and circles back towards the center. Taurosevicius throws a series of punches but Chance avoids them all with ease. Taurosevicius looks to land a body kick but Chance moved away. Taurosevicius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Nice cross by Taurosevicius. This has been an exciting period of action! Chance is looking to clinch. Taurosevicius misses with a straight left. Taurosevicius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chance.
Chance tries to clinch but Taurosevicius moves out of range. Chance throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Chance doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurosevicius circles away.
Chance throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taurosevicius counters with an inside leg kick. No joy there for Taurosevicius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taurosevicius scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Taurosevicius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chance takes a step back to recover.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Taurosevicius misses with a few strikes there.
Mariuz Taurosevicius seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chance tries to clinch but Taurosevicius moves out of range. Chance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taurosevicius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taurosevicius throws a jab when Chance was well out of range. Chance clinches but Taurosevicius breaks the clinch and Taurosevicius counters with an inside leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Chance 's head but he takes it in his stride. Taurosevicius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chance. Taurosevicius misses with a combination
and Chance counters by moving into the clinch. Chance misses with a body punch.
Taurosevicius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Taurosevicius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Chance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circle momentarily. Taurosevicius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Taurosevicius cracks Chance with an open hand slap. Jab from Taurosevicius.
 Chance is rocked! Taurosevicius is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Chance flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chance is out cold! Taurosevicius holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mariuz Taurosevicius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleki Oliweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliweli has chosen Chant & E Ala E as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Bautista! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleki Oliweli! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oliweli throws a big shot that misses. Oliweli lands a jab. Oliweli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bautista pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oliweli is out of range and Bautista settles back down. Oliweli throws out a loose jab but Bautista uses good head movement to avoid it. Oliweli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliweli throws a hook but Bautista avoids it easily. Oliweli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bautista misses with a hook. Bautista gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliweli misses with a body punch
and Bautista counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliweli thinking. Bautista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliweli. Oliweli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliweli lands a jab. Bautista misses with a straight right. Bautista throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bautista moves out of range of the strikes.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bautista misses with a shot to the body and Oliweli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bautista displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliweli throws out the jab. A swing and a miss from Oliweli. Bautista takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A jab lands there for Bautista. Bautista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliweli.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliweli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista. A shot to the liver by Oliweli. Beautiful body shot. Bautista throws a nice looking combination but Oliweli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliweli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bautista, right into the meat.
Oliweli misses with a wild combination.
Oliweli scores with a shot to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bautista slips a straight right by Oliweli. Oliweli connects with a nice looking jab.
Bautista lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliweli's head. Oliweli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big right from Bautista misses. Oliweli swings for the body but Bautista moves out of range.
Bautista lands a jab-cross combination. Bautista dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Oliweli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bautista manages to avoid it. Bautista misses with an uppercut. Oliweli moves in looking to clinch but Bautista pushes him off. Bautista paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Oliweli jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bautista looks to throw the jab but Oliweli is out of range. Oliweli tries to clinch but Bautista moves out of range.
Oliweli has Bautista up against the cage in a clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bautista blocks a body shot from Oliweli. Bautista misses with a short punch on the inside. A right hand to the body from Bautista.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliweli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bautista.
Bautista breaks the clinch.
Oliweli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bautista. Bautista circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Oliweli lands with a straight right. Bautista didn't see that one coming. Oliweli lands a nice hook to Bautista's body. Bautista takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bautista bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliweli's head backwards. Oliweli misses with a straight left. Bautista thows a body shot but no joy. Oliweli misses with a shot to the body and Bautista counters with a stiff right hand. Bautista misses with a straight right. Oliweli slips under a jab from Bautista. Bautista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliweli. Oliweli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Oliweli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Oliweli throws a right and a left that Bautista avoids nicely.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliweli misses with an uppercut. Bautista saw that one coming. Bautista misses the shot to the body. A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target. Oliweli misses with a wild body shot. Oliweli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bautista is just out of range. Oliweli stuns Bautista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bautista throws a hook but Oliweli blocks it. Bautista needs to keep his hands up - Oliweli had a free shot at his head there. Oliweli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliweli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A jab from Bautista misses. Oliweli moves out of range as Bautista strikes. Bautista tries to bum rush Oliweli with a series of wild strikes but Oliweli uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bautista scores with a jab. Oliweli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target. Bautista throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliweli. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaleki Oliweli will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bautista throws a shot from downtown. Oliweli moves away and avoids it. Oliweli moves out of range as Bautista strikes. Kaleki Oliweli seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bautista takes one to the chin there. Bautista lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bautista. Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliweli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista. Oliweli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliweli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Oliweli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bautista. Oliweli misses with a wild body shot. Bautista doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Oliweli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bautista pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bautista throws a jab when Oliweli was well out of range. Oliweli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bautista. Oliweli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bautista scores with the left hand. Oliweli knows he should have avoided that one.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bautista on the wrong end of a nice hook. Oliweli scores with a jab. Oliweli misses with a double jab
and Bautista counters with a series of strikes. Oliweli will be more careful next time no doubt. Oliweli takes one to the chin there. Bautista throws a jab when Oliweli was well out of range. Oliweli lands with a straight right. Bautista didn't see that one coming. Bautista throws a combination. Oliweli tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Bautista scores with a punch to the head. Bautista throws a combination that misses
and Oliweli moves into the clinch. Oliweli misses with the head strike.
Oliweli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliweli. A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliweli.
Bautista breaks from the clinch.
Oliweli moves into range and connects with a jab. Bautista misses with a straight left. Bautista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bautista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Oliweli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Oliweli scores with a jab to the jaw. Oliweli defending well as Bautista loads up on a big left hand. Oliweli misses the shot to the body. Bautista jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bautista lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Oliweli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliweli tries to clinch but Bautista is having none of it. Bautista avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bautista swings away with a leg kick that misses. Oliweli lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bautista walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bautista misses with a hook. Oliweli ducked under it nicely. Oliweli connects with a nice looking jab.
Oliweli ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bautista misses with a straight right. Bautista scores with a nice head shot. Bautista takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bautista connects with a jab. Bautista misses with a few strikes there.
Oliweli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bautista. Oliweli tries to move into range but Bautista moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bautista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliweli.
Oliweli lands with an overhand left. Oliweli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Oliweli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliweli throws a series of punches but Bautista moves out of range. Oliweli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bautista defending well as Oliweli loads up on a big left hand. Bautista throws an overhand right that lands on Oliweli's shoulder, as Oliweli tries to avoid the shot.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliweli punishes Bautista's body with a nice straight punch. Oliweli loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch. Oliweli ducks under a wild hook from Bautista. Bautista lands a jab to the head.
Oliweli just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliweli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bautista finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliweli's head. Oliweli lands a nice looking body shot.
Bautista throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bautista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bautista misses with a hook to the body
and Oliweli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bautista thinking. Oliweli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bautista. Bautista throws a lazy right hand but Oliweli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oliweli misses with a body punch
and Bautista counters with a straight punch to the midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Oliweli misses the shot to the body. Bautista moves out of range as Oliweli strikes. Bautista with a body punch. A glancing blow. 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 Dave Bautista will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oliweli digs a good hook to Bautista's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliweli. Bautista does a little dance to reset his feet. Bautista attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Oliweli misses with an uppercut. Bautista saw that one coming. Bautista lands with a shot to the body. Oliweli throws a hook but Bautista avoids it easily. A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target. Bautista scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliweli doesn't seem bothered though. Oliweli throws a looping overhand right but Bautista ducks down to avoid it. Bautista misses with a straight left. Bautista throws the left hand but Oliweli avoids the punch easily. Oliweli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Oliweli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bautista.
Bautista throws a jab when Oliweli was well out of range. Bautista throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliweli. Oliweli misses with a wild body shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bautista thows a body shot but no joy. Oliweli misses the shot to the body.
Oliweli rushes Bautista and presses him up against the cage. Bautista misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bautista tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliweli's elbow. Oliweli pushes Bautista back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Oliweli digs a right hand into Bautista's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bautista's gas tank. Oliweli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bautista. Oliweli lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bautista. Oliweli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bautista misses with some punches.
Oliweli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bautista misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliweli pushes Bautista back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Oliweli pushes Bautista back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bautista fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliweli.
 It looks like Dave Bautista has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oliweli scores with an uppercut up the middle. Oliweli lands a body shot. Oliweli lands a shoulder strike. Oliweli lands a nice uppercut. Oliweli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Oliweli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Oliweli is working Bautista over against the cage. Oliweli scores with an uppercut up the middle. Oliweli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bautista tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliweli avoids the damage to the body. Oliweli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bautista backwards. Oliweli lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Oliweli. Kaleki Oliweli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Oliweli scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliweli. Oliweli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Oliweli presses Bautista against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Oliweli lands a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Oliweli. Bautista's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oliweli working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oliweli lands with a right to the head. Oliweli pushes Bautista back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Bautista is rocked! Oliweli working aggressively here.
Oliweli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bautista. Oliweli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bautista takes a shot to the head. Oliweli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bautistas head. Oh Bautista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A left hand lands to the body for Oliweli.
Bautista seems to have got his legs back now. Oliweli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bautista up against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliweli. A short right from Oliweli on the inside. Oliweli lands a shoulder strike. Bautista fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliweli.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliweli prevents a body shot from Bautista. Oliweli misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliweli. A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliweli. Bautista gets through Oliweli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Oliweli lands a body punch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliweli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bautista misses with a hook from the clinch. Oliweli stalling in the clinch.
Oliweli scores with a nice hook to the head. Oliweli lands an uppercut. Oliweli lands a body punch. A short right from Oliweli on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliweli. Oliweli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Oliweli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Oliweli scores with a nice hook to the head. Oliweli digs a right hand underneath Bautista's ribcage. Bautista let out a lung full of air as it connected. 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! Oliweli lands a shoulder strike. Oliweli lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bautista tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliweli's elbow. Oliweli lands with a light punch inside. Nice body punch from Oliweli. Oliweli lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliweli. A head punch on the inside from Bautista fails to land. Bautista throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliweli. Oliweli lands with a left to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliweli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Oliweli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliweli cracks Bautista with a nice body shot. Oliweli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bautista backwards. Oliweli scores with a shot to the side of Bautista's head. A short body shot lands from Oliweli as the two fighters clinch.
Oliweli lands on the inside with an uppercut. Oliweli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Oliweli. Oliweli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oliweli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bautista backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Oliweli. Oliweli lands a shot to the body. Good body shot from Oliweli.
A short right from Oliweli on the inside. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oliweli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Oliweli scores with a nice hook to the head. Oliweli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bautista. Bautista cracks Oliweli with a nice body shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Oliweli working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Oliweli. Oliweli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bautista. Oliweli scores with an uppercut up the middle. Oliweli gets through Bautista's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Oliweli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bautista backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaleki Oliweli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Oliweli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaleki Oliweli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War by Judas Priest. 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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ares Constantinides! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Wade! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Constantinides throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily. Wade scoring well with a low kick there.
Constantinides connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wade momentarily.
Wade moves out of range as Constantinides strikes. Donk. Wade catches Constantinides right on the button with a cross. Wade swings for the body but Constantinides moves out of range.
Constantinides dodges the punch combination from Wade.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Constantinides misses its intended target. Wade is looking to chop away at Constantinides's legs.
Constantinides closes the distance and clinches. Constantinides lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wade or not. Nice body punch from Wade. Constantinides is breathing heavily. Wade prevents a body shot from Constantinides. Wade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Wade as the two fighters clinch.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Constantinides controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Wade as the two fighters clinch.
Wade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Constantinides. A hook to the body from Wade.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wade lands a hook that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards. Still in the clinch, Wade scores with a nice short uppercut. Wade tries a body shot but Constantinides blocks it.
Wade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Constantinides. Wade gets through Constantinides's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wade cracks Constantinides with a nice body shot. Wade scores with an uppercut up the middle. A left hand lands to the body for Wade.
Constantinides blocks a body shot from Wade. Wade lands a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wade lands a nice uppercut. Wade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wade lands a right hand. A short right from Wade. Wade scores with a hook to the body. Wade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Wade.
Constantinides tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Wade.
Wade lands a body shot. A shot in the inside from Wade. Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wade lands a shoulder strike. Constantinides blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade 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. Wade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Wade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wade. Still in the clinch, Wade scores with a nice short uppercut. Constantinides blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Wade.
Wade tries a body shot but Constantinides blocks it.
Wade works on Constantinides's body with a couple of short punches. Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wade lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Wade.
Constantinides's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wade cracks Constantinides with a nice body shot. A nice left hand lands by Wade.
Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinides controls the action.
Wade tries to work over Constantinides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wade is leaning against Constantinides and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Wade prevents a body shot from Constantinides. A right hook to the body lands for Wade.
Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinides's elbow. Wade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Constantinides. A right hook to the body lands for Wade.
Wade tries to work over Constantinides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wade tries to work over Constantinides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Constantinides misses with a body punch.
Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinides's elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Wade.
Wade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards. Constantinides misses with a short punch on the inside. Wade lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Wade.
Wade cracks Constantinides with a nice body shot. Wade lands a nice shot to the body. Wade is working Constantinides over against the cage. Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Wade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Constantinides or not. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Wade - that landed with a thud.
Wade scores with a shot to the side of Constantinides's head. Wade works on Constantinides's body with a couple of short punches. Wade tries to work over Constantinides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Constantinidess head. Wade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A left hand lands to the body for Wade.
A right hook to the body lands for Wade.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wade digs a right hand underneath Constantinides's ribcage. Constantinides let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinides controls the action.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Wade. A body shot lands from Wade.
A nice left hand lands by Wade.
Wade digs a right hand underneath Constantinides's ribcage. Constantinides let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinides. Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinides controls the action.
Wade lands a shot to the body. A short left from Wade. Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wade lands a nice shot to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Wade. Wade lands a body punch. Wade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wade lands a shot to the body. Wade scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A body shot lands from Wade.
Still in the clinch, Wade scores with a nice short uppercut. Wade lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Wade.
Wade pushes Constantinides back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wade digs a right hand underneath Constantinides's ribcage. Constantinides let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Wade dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Constantinides blocks a jab. Constantinides swings and misses with a shot to the body and Wade counters with a stiff right hand. Wade swings and misses with a shot to the body and Wade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Constantinides scores with a hook to the body. Wade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wade throws a nice inside leg kick. Constantinides scores with a sloppy right hand. Wade should have avoided that one. Wade takes a swing at Constantinides's ribcage but misses. Wade misses with a two punch combination.
Wade swings and misses with a shot to the body and Constantinides counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wade has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Constantinides connects with a jab. Constantinides swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinides will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wade is looking to score with low kicks. Constantinides tries to clinch up but Wade circles away and keeps his distance. Wade misses with a shot to the body and Constantinides makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wade tests Constantinides's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wade lands a nice hook to Constantinides's body. Constantinides takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Constantinides takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wade blocks a jab. Wade lands a two punch combo.
Wade is looking to slow Constantinides down with leg kicks. 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! Constantinides doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dan Wade seems to be getting the better of the standup. A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinides. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet. Wade wants to slow Constantinides down by chopping away at his legs. Dan Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Constantinides rather than just go for the knockout.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinides is just out of range. Wade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Constantinides counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wade thows a leg kick but Constantinides checks it
and Constantinides holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinides's elbow. Constantinides misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinides controls the action.
Wade prevents a body shot from Constantinides. Constantinides swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wade misses with a body punch.
Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Constantinides. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Constantinides blocks a body shot from Wade. Constantinides tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Constantinides back against the cage. Wade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards. Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinides scores with a hook to the body. Constantinides tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow. Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wade prevents a body shot from Constantinides. Constantinides struggles to land a body shot inside as Wade controls his hands.
Wade misses with a hook from the clinch. Constantinides lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wade or not. Wade blocks an uppercut.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinides uses good head movement to avoid it. Constantinides struggles to land a body shot inside as Wade controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Wade.
Wade throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinides. A right hook to the body lands for Constantinides.
Constantinides lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wade or not. A right handed body shot lands from Wade.
A right hand to the body from Wade.
Wade digs a right hand underneath Constantinides's ribcage. Constantinides let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short body shot lands from Constantinides as the two fighters clinch.
Constantinides prevents a body shot from Wade. Constantinides doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinides can't find room to land a body shot as Wade controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinides. Wade works on Constantinides's body with a couple of short punches. Constantinides tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow. Wade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards. Wade tries a body shot but Constantinides blocks it.
Nice body punch from Constantinides.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wade misses with a short punch on the inside. Wade presses Constantinides against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wade scores with a hook to the body. Wade cracks Constantinides with a nice body shot. Wade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards. Wade lands a body punch in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good body shot from Wade.
Wade prevents a body shot from Constantinides. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wade. Dan Wade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Good body shot from Wade.
Wade digs a right hand underneath Constantinides's ribcage. Constantinides let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wade lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wade is leaning against Constantinides and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wade cracks Constantinides with a nice body shot. Wade lands a left hand.
Wade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards. Wade misses with the head strike.
Wade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wade blocks a body shot from Constantinides. Wade lands a body punch in the clinch. Constantinides throws a punch but it's blocked by Wade. Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinides's elbow. Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
Wade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Constantinides throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wade counters by moving into the clinch. Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Wade lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Constantinides fails to land. A body shot lands from Constantinides.
Wade is working Constantinides over against the cage. Constantinides tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow. Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wade lands a body shot. Wade lands a shoulder strike. A short left from Wade. Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinides controls the action.
Wade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Constantinides. Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wade is leaning against Constantinides and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wade lands a body punch in the clinch. Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinides's elbow. Wade presses Constantinides against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wade is working Constantinides over against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A right handed body shot lands from Wade.
Wade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards. Wade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wade digs a right hand into Constantinides's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Constantinides's gas tank. Wade scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wade lands a right hand. Wade lands with a left to the head. Wade lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wade lands a body shot. Wade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wade lands a body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wade. Constantinides's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wade presses Constantinides against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Wade scores with a shot to the side of Constantinides's head. Wade digs a right hand underneath Constantinides's ribcage. Constantinides let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wade lands with a light punch inside. Wade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Constantinides tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Constantinides prevents a body shot from Wade. A nice left hand lands by Wade.
Constantinides misses with a punch on the inside.
Wade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Constantinides scores with a hook to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body punch from Wade - that landed with a thud.
Constantinides misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Wade. Wade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short body shot lands from Wade as the two fighters clinch.
Wade lands a nice shot to the body. Ares Constantinides has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Constantinides prevents a body shot from Wade. A right hand to the body from Wade.
Wade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wade lands a shoulder strike. Wade lands with a right to the head. Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinides tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow. Constantinides tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinides's elbow. Constantinides lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wade backwards. Constantinides tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Constantinides throws a head punch that misses. Wade tries a body shot but Constantinides blocks it.
Wade is working Constantinides over against the cage. A right hand to the body from Constantinides.
Wade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wade is leaning against Constantinides and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinides controls the action.
Wade digs a right hand underneath Constantinides's ribcage. Constantinides let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wade presses Constantinides against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wade tries to work over Constantinides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinides prevents a body shot from Wade. Wade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Constantinidess head. Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinides. Wade throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinides. Wade works on Constantinides's body with a couple of short punches. Constantinides tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Constantinides blocks a body shot from Wade. Wade throws a head punch that misses. Constantinides prevents a body shot from Wade. Wade misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Constantinides. Wade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Constantinides.
Constantinides takes a shot to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Constantinides can't find room to land a body shot as Wade controls the action.
Wade tries to throw a body punch but Constantinides avoids it by throwing Wade back against the cage. Constantinides lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wade. Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Wade misses with a body punch.
Constantinides digs a right hand into Wade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wade's gas tank. Dan Wade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Constantinides tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Constantinides lands a body punch. Wade lands an uppercut. Constantinides makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wade tries to work over Constantinides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Constantinides prevents a body shot from Wade. A body shot lands from Constantinides.
A right hook to the body lands for Constantinides.
Constantinides lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Constantinides pushes Wade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nice body punch from Constantinides - that landed with a thud.
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! Constantinides lands a hook that snaps the head of Wade backwards. Good body shot from Constantinides.
Constantinides is leaning against Wade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Constantinides.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Wade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wade 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 26:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Wade!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes into the arena with Its a Fight blaring out of the sound system. Robins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Strippekikk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Steel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Osama Robins! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steel checks a low kick from Robins. Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Steel misses with a body shot.
Robins moves into the clinch successfully.
Robins missing with knees to the body.
Robins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Robins has Steel pressed against the cage.
Steel blocks an elbow strike. Robins stalling the fight.
Steel has Robins pushed against the cage. Robins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Julius Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Robins throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Robins has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Robins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel. Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Robins wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel's brow. Robins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Robins lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel won't want to take too many of those. Robins throws an elbow that misses.
Robins working aggressively here.
Steel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Robins throws an elbow but it misses.
Steel slowing the pace effectively. Robins missing with knees to the body.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Steel scores with a punch to the head. No luck for Robins with that takedown attempt. Robins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A solid leg kick lands there for Robins.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Robins takes a shot right to the bread basket. Robins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Both fighters circling a little - Robins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Robins keeps Steel at a distance using the push kick. Robins moves away from the strike by Steel. Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts. Robins throws a big shot that misses. Steel misses with a looping right. Robins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Steel looks to throw the jab but Robins is out of range.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Robins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Robins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf. A clash of legs there as Steel blocks the low kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steel checks a leg kick. Robins tries to land a leg kick but Steel saw it coming and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Robins. Robins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel will feel that in the morning. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Robins throws a low kick but Steel avoids it. Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robins. Robins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Robins throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Robins only half commits. Steel moves out of range as Robins throws a body kick.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Steel checks a low kick from Robins. Robins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Robins throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Robins only half commits. Robins tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Steel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target. Robins misses with a head kick.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Robins takes one to the side of the head.
Robins tries to score with a low kick but Steel moves his leg out of the way. Robins scores with a kick to the midsection. Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Robins moves out of range as Steel strikes. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robins. A kick lands to the mid section there for Robins. Nice sprawl there from Steel as Robins shoots in. Julius Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Robins. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Robins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Robins ducks under a wild hook from Steel. Robins thumps Steel with a low kick. Steel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Steel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Robins dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Robins cracks the inside of Steel's front leg. Robins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Steel throws a shot to the body.
Steel blocks a head kick by Robins.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Robins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage! Robins punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch. Robins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Robins swings and misses with a shot to the body and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A nice inside leg kick there by Robins. That's going to slow Steel down. Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Robins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Robins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A solid body kick from Robins. Robins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Robins lands an overhand right. Steel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Robins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Steel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Robins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robins fails with the takedown. Robins lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Robins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Robins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steel. Steel misses with a straight right. Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Robins throws a front kick aimed at Steel's knee but Steel avoids it well. Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Robins throws a head kick that misses. Robins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Steel throws a right and a left that both miss. Robins fails in his attempt to clinch. Robins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel misses with a straight right. Robins tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Robins slips a jab from Steel. Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A head kick misses from Robins. Julius Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Steel misses with a straight left. Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Robins tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it. Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Osama Robins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Robins misses with a body kick. Steel lands a body shot.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robins.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Robins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel. Steel lands with a good body shot. Robins is looking to score with low kicks. Robins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Robins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Robins misses with a low kick. Robins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf. Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel misses with a looping left. A thudding body kick lands there by Robins!
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A clash of legs there as Steel blocks the low kick. Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Robins throws a low kick but Steel avoids it. Robins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Robins feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Steel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Robins. That one must have hurt. Robins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robins. That's going to slow Steel down. Robins throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robins. Robins throws a leg kick that misses. Robins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Robins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Robins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robins.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robins. Robins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Robins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Robins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Steel checks a leg kick nicely. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Robins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Robins's shoulder, as Robins tries to avoid the shot. Robins scores with a head kick.
Robins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Robins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Robins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook. Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Robins is just out of range. Steel moves out of range as Robins throws a body kick.
Steel checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Steel blocks the low kick. Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robins at a distance.
Robins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut. Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robins. Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick. Robins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Robins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Steel thuds his right hand into Robins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Robins wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robins, right into the meat.
Robins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Robins throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel checks a leg kick nicely. Robins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robins. Robins circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Robins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robins. Robins slips under a jab. Robins looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming. Robins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Robins connects with a solid leg kick. Julius Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Robins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts. Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robins. Robins staying out of range there. A nice leg kick lands there from Robins.
Robins has managed to clinch.
Robins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now. Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robins tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Robins drops back down to his feet.
Robins misses with a knee strike.
Steel looking to slow down the pace here. Stalling in the clinch from Robins.
Robins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Robins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steel smiles and moves away.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet. Julius Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Robins. Robins throws a leg kick but Steel moved away. Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robins was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel. A solid leg kick lands there for Robins.
Robins wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs. Robins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robins with a hook. Robins throws a quick inside leg kick. Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Steel checks a leg kick nicely. A solid leg kick lands there for Robins.
Robins throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Robins darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Steel wants to break free but Robins has control.
Robins lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel won't want to take too many of those. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Robins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel up against the cage. Robins lands a nice uppercut. Steel dodges an elbow strike from Robins.
Robins looking to slow down the pace here. Robins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robins looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A nice glancing elbow lands by Steel. Robins lands a shot to the body. Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it. Robins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now. Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Osama Robins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Robins 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 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Robins!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shave Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kichiro Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the TerrorDome. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shave Face! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kichiro Takaki! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A leg kick checked by Face. Takaki connects with a solid leg kick. Takaki tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
Face blocks the body kick.
Face moves out of range as Takaki throws a body kick.
Face blocks a head kick by Takaki.
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takaki.
Takaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaki loads up on a big right hand but Face slips the punch. Takaki scores with a nice head shot. Face bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takaki's head backwards. Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Takaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Takaki throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Face looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily. Face misses with a two punch combination.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Face tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Face. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Face.
Takaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Takaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Face misses with a body shot.
Face throws a body punch but Takaki moves out of range. Face swings for the body but Takaki moves out of range.
Takaki is looking to clinch but Face is avoiding it.
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takaki.
Nice straight punches there by Face. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Face. Face takes a swing at Takaki's ribcage but misses. Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face lands with a shot to the body. Takaki is looking to clinch but Face is avoiding it.
Takaki misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely. Face throws a combination that misses and Takaki counters with a good low kick that Face was not able to check. A jab lands there for Face.
Takaki moves into range and clinches up with Face.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Face blocks the elbow strike.
Face stalls. A short right from Takaki. Takaki tries a knee to the head but Face blocks it.
Takaki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Takaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Takaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Takaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Takaki. Takaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Face.
Takaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takaki dodges an elbow strike from Face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takaki. Takaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takaki. Takaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takaki misses with the head strike.
Takaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Face connects with a right hand. Takaki shakes it off. Takaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Takaki throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot. Face misses with a combination
and Takaki counters with a body kick. Takaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Face throws a leg kick but Takaki checks it. Face takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Face throws a jab but it's blocked by Takaki. Face misses with a hook. Takaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaki manages to avoid it. Takaki misses with a head kick.
Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Takaki throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
Face throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Face swings for the body but Takaki moves out of range.
Face connects with a body shot. Face misses the shot to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Takaki.
Takaki jabs Face right on the nose. Face blinks but takes it well. Takaki connects with a high kick. Face digs a good hook to Takaki's body.
Takaki defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand. Takaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! The fighters circling - Takaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Takaki tries a low kick but Face avoids it. Takaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Face paws at him with a jab and circles away. Takaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaki manages to avoid it. Face misses with a double jab.
Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily. Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takaki moves away. Face is looking to wear down Takaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Takaki avoids the body shot from Face.
Takaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Face.
Face gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kichiro Takaki will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takaki lands a head kick. Face smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Takaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Takaki slips a jab from Face. Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takaki moves away. Takaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Face lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Face throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Takaki throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
Takaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Takaki scores with a one two! Face had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Takaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Takaki scores with a leg kick.
Face lands with a good body shot. Takaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Takaki. Takaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Shave Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Takaki throws a head kick that misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Takaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Face throws out a leg kick but Takaki moves out of range and Face only half commits. Face misses with a hook. Face slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A head kick misses from Takaki. Nice body punch from Face. Takaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Face connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. No joy there for Face, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Face blocks a head kick by Takaki.
Face misses with a double jab
and Takaki counters with a nice kick to the body. Takaki lands with a straight right. Face didn't see that one coming. Takaki looks to land a left hand but Face moved out of range nicely. Danga de danga de dang - Face scores with a four punch combination! A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Takaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Takaki checks a leg kick. Nice body punch from Face.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Takaki. Takaki connects with a high kick. Face throws a right hand that Takaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Takaki also avoids with ease. Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily. Shave Face is winning the standup battle so far. Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takaki. Takaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Face tries to bum rush Takaki with a series of wild strikes but Takaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
Face throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takaki counters with a head kick. That will keep Face thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Takaki dodges the punch combination from Face.
Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily. Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takaki circles away quickly and effectively. Face blocks a head kick by Takaki.
Kichiro Takaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Takaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face counters with a three punch combo that has Takaki backing up. Takaki nods at Face to acknowledge the strikes. Face takes a swing at Takaki's ribcage but misses. Face misses the shot to the body. Face slips under a jab. Takaki misses with a looping left.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Takaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Face scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Face throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takaki counters with a nice kick to the body. Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Takaki does a little dance to reset his feet. A low kick from Takaki is predictable there and Face counters with a nice body shot. Takaki throws a head kick that misses. A shot to the liver by Face. Beautiful body shot. Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily. Face slips under a jab. Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Takaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Face will feel that in the morning. Face thows a body shot but no joy. Takaki tries to clinch but fails miserably and Face counters with a good low kick that Takaki was not able to check. Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Face makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Takaki is just out of range. Takaki throws a head kick that misses. Face tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Face. Face throws a body punch but Takaki moves out of range. Face lands a jab to Takaki's midsection. Takaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Face throws a series of punches but Takaki avoids them all with ease. Face throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takaki counters with a nice body kick. Takaki throws a nice head kick!
Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Takaki is breathing heavily. Face misses with a body shot.
Face will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Face thows a body shot but no joy. Face throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takaki throws a shot from downtown. Face moves away and avoids it. Face avoids the head kick by Takaki.
Takaki throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaki manages to avoid it. Takaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Shave Face will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Face misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Face both land. Nice combination. Takaki is looking to land body kicks. Takaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Takaki closes the distance but Face moves to the side and Face counters with a nice body shot. Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takaki. Takaki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Face counters with a three punch combo that has Takaki backing up. Takaki nods at Face to acknowledge the strikes. Takaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Face throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Face misses with a wild body shot. Takaki checks the leg kick. Takaki throws a lazy head kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Takaki. Face throws a nice looking combination but Takaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Takaki throws a body kick the misses and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Takaki is just out of range. Takaki closes the distance but Face moves to the side and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Takaki looks to throw a body kick and Face counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Takaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Takaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Face misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takaki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Face scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Takaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Takaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Takaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Face tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Face. Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Takaki is just out of range. Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takaki moves away. Face throws a series of punches but Takaki avoids them all with ease. Takaki looks to throw the jab but Face is out of range. Takaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face. Face cracks Takaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Face throws a body punch but Takaki moves out of range.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaki misses with a leg kick. Face takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takaki.
Face misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Takaki. Face misses with a combination
enabling Takaki to counter with a crisp jab. Face swings for the body but Takaki moves out of range.
Takaki is looking to land body kicks. Takaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Face, right into the meat.
Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Face's calf. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takaki - that will leave a mark!
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaki manages to avoid it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Face cracks a nice hook into Takaki's ribs. Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Face lands a nice shot to the body.
Face tries to bum rush Takaki with a series of wild strikes but Takaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A head kick misses from Takaki. Face throws out a leg kick but Takaki moves out of range and Face only half commits. Takaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A combination from Takaki does no damage. Face misses the shot to the body. Face on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Face avoids the head kick by Takaki.
Decent striking displayed by Face there. Takaki is looking to land body kicks. Takaki misses with a looping left. Face misses with a two punch combination.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily. Takaki is looking to clinch. Face shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Takaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily. Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Face swings and misses with a shot to the body and Takaki counters with a head kick. That will keep Face thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Takaki is just out of range. Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Takaki throws a head kick that misses. Some wild striking there from Face.
Takaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Face's head. Takaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Face. That did some damage! Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Face throws a series of punches but Takaki moves out of range. Face throws a right hand that Takaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Takaki also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shave Face. I think Face 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 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shave Face!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flavius Aetius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmer Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montgomery has chosen Sunshine Highway as his entrance music. Elmer Montgomery 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Flavius Aetius! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elmer Montgomery! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aetius throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery moves out of range easily. Aetius takes a shot right to the bread basket. Aetius throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery moves out of range easily. Aetius avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery moves out of range of the leg kick from Aetius. A cross from Montgomery lands. Aetius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Aetius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montgomery scores with a jab. Aetius acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Aetius cracks the inside of Montgomery's front leg. Flavius Aetius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montgomery throws an overhand right that lands on Aetius's shoulder, as Aetius tries to avoid the shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Montgomery throws a leg kick which misses Aetius's front leg but catches the back leg as Aetius tries to avoid it. Montgomery swinging wildly here.
Montgomery misses with a hook. Aetius ducked under it nicely. A jab from Montgomery finds it's way through Aetius's defenses. Aetius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Aetius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A head kick misses from Aetius.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Montgomery fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aetius on the side of the head. Montgomery throws a lazy head kick and Aetius counters with an outside leg kick.
Montgomery lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Montgomery takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Aetius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aetius. Montgomery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A combination from Montgomery does no damage. Aetius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Aetius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montgomery checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Aetius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aetius misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aetius. Montgomery shrugs it off though. Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing. Montgomery goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Flavius Aetius has been cut. Aetius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montgomery circles away. Montgomery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Montgomery lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aetius's sensitive parts. Elmer Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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! Montgomery misses with a shot to the body and Aetius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A nice inside leg kick there by Aetius. That's going to slow Montgomery down. Aetius thumps Montgomery with a low kick. Aetius throws a lazy head kick and Montgomery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aetius thinking. A head kick by Montgomery misses and Aetius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montgomery's knee momentarily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery thuds his right hand into Aetius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmer Montgomery dominated that round. The cut man is working on Flavius Aetius's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aetius avoids the head kick by Montgomery.
Aetius shoots for a double leg takedown but Montgomery sprawls well. He's pushed Aetius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aetius scores a takedown into full mount! Montgomery reaches up to try and control the position but Aetius seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Montgomery rolls and tries to escape and now Aetius has his back!
Aetius is trying to control but Montgomery is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Aetius throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Montgomery is working to get back to half guard.
Aetius has control of Montgomery's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Montgomery regains control of the situation pretty easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Aetius controlling the pace for now.
Aetius swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Montgomery is now in Aetius's guard. A big mistake from Aetius there, giving up the dominant 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. Montgomery wants to get up but he can't break Aetius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Aetius working a defensive guard here.
Aetius looking for a sweep. Not yet Aetius, not yet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Montgomery is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Aetius wants to sweep but no luck.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Montgomery avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Montgomery scores with a one two! Aetius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Montgomery misses the target. Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Aetius misses and Montgomery counters with a one-two to the body. Montgomery lands with a nice body punch. Montgomery thows a body shot but no joy. Aetius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montgomery's calf. Montgomery throws a head kick that misses. Flavius Aetius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Montgomery lands a front kick. Aetius throws a head kick that misses and Montgomery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Aetius throws a leg kick and Montgomery counters with a good low kick that Aetius was not able to check. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmer Montgomery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Flavius Aetius's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Montgomery connects with the punch. Aetius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montgomery.
Aetius looks to throw a body kick and Montgomery counters with a low kick, right behind Aetius 's knee. A low kick from Aetius is predictable there and Montgomery finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Aetius throws a head kick that misses. Montgomery avoids the head kick by Aetius.
Aetius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A low kick from Aetius is predictable there and Montgomery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aetius thinking.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Aetius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Montgomery. Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aetius moves away. Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Aetius takes one to the chin there. Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick and Aetius counters with a big head kick but Montgomery shrugs it off.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Aetius blocks a low kick nicely. Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aetius slips a straight right by Montgomery. Horrible takedown by Aetius or perhaps it was just good defense by Montgomery which made him look bad. Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aetius. Aetius tries to score with a low kick but Montgomery moves his leg out of the way. Aetius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montgomery sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Montgomery misses with a two punch combination.
Aetius looks for a takedown but Montgomery sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavius Aetius. That's going to take a lot out of him. Aetius pushes Montgomery away with a front kick. A head kick misses from Montgomery. Aetius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Aetius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Aetius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montgomery keeps working.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by Aetius.
Aetius seems to be working for a kimura but Montgomery defends the submission attempt. Flavius Aetius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aetius wants to pass to mount but Montgomery is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Elmer Montgomery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Montgomery winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 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... Elmer Montgomery!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buff Bagwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sanford and Son. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buff Bagwell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Red Fox! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fox stuffs the takedown. Fox staying out of range there. Fox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bagwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Bagwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Fox looks to land a left hand but Bagwell moved out of range nicely. Fox throws a right and a left that both miss. Bagwell thows a body shot but no joy. Bagwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fox swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buff Bagwell. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Bagwell. Fox misses with a straight right. Nice defenses there by Fox.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fox lands a nice hook to Bagwell's body. Bagwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bagwell slips a straight right by Fox. Bagwell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fox misses with an uppercut. Bagwell fails with a takedown attempt. Bagwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bagwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fox wants to clinch up but Bagwell keeps it at a distance. Fox throws a sloppy body shot
and Bagwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bagwell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fox looks to throw the jab but Bagwell is out of range. Bagwell scores with a body shot.
Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagwell.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch. Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bagwell swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bagwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fox closes the distance but Bagwell moves to the side and Bagwell counters with a straight right hand. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bagwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox is looking for a sweep. Fox is trying to control Bagwell's posture but Bagwell avoids it. Fox tries to buck Bagwell off but Bagwell is having none of it. Bagwell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. You can see the frustration on Fox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bagwell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bagwell working the ground and pound but Fox is defending the strikes. Fox is looking to regain half guard here but Bagwell keeps moving and retains side control. Bagwell controlling the position. Bagwell wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy. Bagwell 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. Fox is looking for a sweep. Fox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bagwell.
Fox can't do much from the bottom here. You can see the frustration on Fox's face as Bagwell controls the position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Bagwell dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bagwell dodges the punch combination from Fox.
A swing and a miss from Fox. Fox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bagwell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bagwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Fox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fox is looking to improve his position.
Fox gets full guard. Bagwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fox 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. Bagwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwell 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. Fox is trying to control the position but Bagwell postures up. Fox is adopting a defensive guard. Fox manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fox looking to control and managing it successfully. Fox looking to control but Bagwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fox prevents Bagwell from getting the reversal. Fox tries to control but Bagwell wriggling away. Fox is landing with some decent strikes but Bagwell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Bagwell tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bagwell is working hard here to advance position. Fox trying to control but he's not successful this time. Bagwell blocking the ground and pound. Fox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bagwell is looking to escape. Bagwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bagwell tries to lock up and control but Fox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fox wants to control the pace but Bagwell is squirming around nicely. Bagwell regains half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Bagwell is trying to get back to full guard. Bagwell is trying to control but can't.
Bagwell is staying active underneath Fox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fox controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 Red Fox has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Fox lands a glancing blow to the side of Bagwell's head.
 Bagwell is rocked! Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Bagwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fox drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Bagwell's head, knocking him out cold! Fox is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Fox!
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