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DFC 14:Uthaisk vs Mask PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mirkko Krajc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paris Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paris Hilton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mirkko Krajc's chin.
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirkko Krajc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paris Hilton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krajc shoots in and drives through. Hilton sprawls well.
Krajc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hilton's guard.
Hilton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hilton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krajc controls the pace.
Krajc thows a big elbow that misses.
Krajc tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton is retaining full guard.
Krajc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krajc forces his way into half guard.
Krajc is trying to control. Hilton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krajc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hilton defends it well.
Krajc is keen to just control but Hilton is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hilton is just riding it out for now. Krajc eventually gives up the hold.
Hilton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krajc.
Hilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krajc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krajc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krajc seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hilton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mirkko Krajc!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horst Kneifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Santigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Horst Kneifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Santigo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Santigo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kneifer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santigo, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kneifer.
It looks like Jose Santigo has been cut.
Kneifer missing with knees to the body.
Santigo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kneifer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneifer missing with knees to the body.
Kneifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Santigo avoids the damage to the body.
Santigo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneifer trying to land knees to the body.
Kneifer scores a nice knee to the body.
Santigo looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneifer drops Santigo with a big knee straight up the middle! Santigo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Santigo is rocked!
Santigo gets tackled into the cage by Kneifer. Kneifer maintains the clinch.
Santigo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kneifer finish him?
Kneifer lands a good knee to the midsection. Santigo won't want to take too many of those.
Santigo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneifer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kneifer.
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneifer lands a vicious elbow to the side of Santigo's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Kneifer tries to finish him with strikes but Santigo still seems able to defend himself so Kneifer steps back and lets Santigo get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Santigo is rocked!
Santigo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kneifer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santigo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneifer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santigo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneifer lands a knee to the body.
Santigo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneifer lands an elbow just above Santigo 's eye.
Kneifer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santigo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneifer lands a good knee to the midsection. Santigo won't want to take too many of those.
Kneifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneifer lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kneifer.
Kneifer landing knees to the body.
Kneifer lands a nice elbow.
Kneifer crunches a lovely knee into Santigo's ribcage.
Kneifer lands a damaging elbow.
Kneifer lands a knee to the body.
Kneifer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneifer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santigo takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Kneifer.
Kneifer lands a good knee to the midsection. Santigo won't want to take too many of those.
Kneifer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneifer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneifer.
Kneifer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneifer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneifer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneifer lands an elbow that stopped Santigo in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Kneifer.
Kneifer lands an elbow inside.
Kneifer working Santigo over with knees to the body.
Kneifer trying to land knees to the body.
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santigo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneifer lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneifer scores with a knee to the head.
Kneifer lands a knee to the head.
Kneifer scores with a knee to the head.
Santigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Kneifer.
Santigo takes an elbow to the temple.
Santigo avoiding damage as Kneifer throws knees to the body.
Kneifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santigo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Santigo avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santigo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kneifer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneifer tries to land a knee to the head but Santigo blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horst Kneifer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Santigo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kneifer doesn't manage to clinch there - Santigo circles away.
Santigo tries to clinch
and Kneifer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kneifer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santigo can do to turn this around?
Kneifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneifer trying to land knees to the body.
Kneifer misses with a knee to the head.
Kneifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneifer lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Kneifer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneifer lands a nice knee to the body.
Santigo takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneifer lands a knee to the body.
Kneifer landing knees to the body.
Kneifer lands a knee to the body.
Kneifer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneifer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneifer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneifer landing knees to the body.
Kneifer lands an elbow just above Santigo 's eye.
Kneifer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneifer.
Kneifer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneifer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kneifer.
Kneifer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Horst Kneifer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneifer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneifer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santigo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneifer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneifer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneifer lands a knee to the body.
Kneifer crunches a lovely knee into Santigo's ribcage.
Kneifer crunches a lovely knee into Santigo's ribcage.
Kneifer landing knees to the body.
Kneifer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santigo's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kneifer.
Kneifer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneifer lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santigo's face.
Kneifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santigo is defending well for now.
Santigo takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santigo.
Kneifer is pressed up against the cage. Santigo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kneifer down to the mat. Kneifer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kneifer darts in and clinches Santigo up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kneifer.
Kneifer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneifer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneifer landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kneifer obliges.
Kneifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santigo's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Santigo avoids the damage to the body.
Kneifer missing with knees to the body.
Santigo avoiding damage as Kneifer throws knees to the body.
Kneifer pushes off an throws an elbow but Santigo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneifer.
Santigo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kneifer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Horst Kneifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Santigo.
Kneifer lands a knee to the body.
Kneifer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santigo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santigo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneifer missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kneifer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horst Kneifer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Santigo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kneifer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneifer lands a knee to the body.
Kneifer lands a knee to the body.
Kneifer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santigo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santigo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneifer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneifer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kneifer gets underhooks to prevent Santigo's takedown attempt.
Kneifer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santigo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneifer.
Santigo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneifer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santigo's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneifer working Santigo over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneifer crunches a lovely knee into Santigo's ribcage.
Kneifer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneifer lands an elbow inside that Santigo shrugs off.
Kneifer lands a knee to the body.
Kneifer lands a knee to the body.
Kneifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santigo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santigo is defending well for now.
Kneifer missing with knees to the body.
Kneifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Kneifer.
Kneifer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneifer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneifer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneifer lands an elbow inside.
Kneifer crunches a lovely knee into Santigo's ribcage.
Kneifer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneifer scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santigo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kneifer obliges.
Santigo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Santigo avoids the damage to the body.
Santigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneifer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kneifer obliges.
Santigo managing to block the knees to the body from Kneifer.
Santigo avoiding damage as Kneifer throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneifer trying to land knees to the body.
Kneifer misses with a knee strike.
Kneifer trying to land knees to the body.
Kneifer misses with an elbow strike.
Santigo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kneifer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneifer lands a good knee to the midsection. Santigo won't want to take too many of those.
Santigo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneifer landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneifer.
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santigo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Kneifer.
Knees to the body from Kneifer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneifer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneifer lands a nice elbow.
Kneifer crunches a lovely knee into Santigo's ribcage.
Kneifer lands an elbow that stopped Santigo in his tracks for a moment.
Kneifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneifer lands a damaging elbow.
Kneifer lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Jose Santigo's cut even more.
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santigo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneifer landing knees to the body.
Horst Kneifer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneifer lands a good knee to the midsection. Santigo won't want to take too many of those.
Jose Santigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneifer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santigo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horst Kneifer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kneifer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horst Kneifer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Mazzoleni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dangle has chosen "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommaso Mazzoleni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Dangle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangle tries to clinch up.
Dangle slips a jab from Mazzoleni.
Dangle is looking to clinch but Mazzoleni is avoiding it.
Mazzoleni throws the left hand but Dangle avoids the punch easily.
Mazzoleni misses the jab.
Dangle tries to clinch but Mazzoleni is having none of it.
Tommaso Mazzoleni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzoleni drops Dangle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dangle looks back up at him and smiles so Mazzoleni waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dangle is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Mazzoleni.
Dangle is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazzoleni finish him?
Mazzoleni misses with a straight right.
Mazzoleni looks to land a right hand but Dangle moved out of range.
Dangle seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazzoleni is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dangle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mazzoleni throws the left hand but Dangle avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dangle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dangle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dangle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazzoleni throws a jab when Dangle was well out of range.
Dangle throws a head kick that Mazzoleni semi-blocks.
Dangle tries to clinch there but Mazzoleni circles away.
Dangle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzoleni throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dangle defending well as Mazzoleni loads up on a big left hand.
Dangle tries to clinch up.
Tommaso Mazzoleni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dangle tries to clinch but Mazzoleni is having none of it.
Dangle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzoleni.
Dangle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dangle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzoleni.
Dangle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangle wants a takedown.
Dangle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mazzoleni blocks it with crossed arms.
Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazzoleni.
Mazzoleni is trying to break the clinch but Dangle is controlling him.
Mazzoleni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dangle misses with an elbow strike.
Mazzoleni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mazzoleni misses with a punch on the inside.
Dangle working Mazzoleni over with knees to the body.
Dangle can't get the takedown.
Tommaso Mazzoleni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Dangle.
Dangle trying to land knees to the body.
Dangle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazzoleni is defending well for now.
Mazzoleni is trying to break the clinch but Dangle is controlling him.
Dangle trying to land knees to the body.
Mazzoleni tries to stall but Dangle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangle tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazzoleni avoids the damage to the body.
Dangle tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazzoleni avoids the damage to the body.
Dangle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dangle looks gassed!
Mazzoleni avoiding damage as Dangle throws knees to the body.
Mazzoleni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dangle lands a knee to the body.
Mazzoleni stalling.
Dangle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mazzoleni avoiding damage as Dangle throws knees to the body.
Dangle missing with knees to the body.
Dangle missing with knees to the body.
Dangle missing with knees to the body.
Dangle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mazzoleni's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mazzoleni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dangle has him pressed against the cage.
Dangle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mazzoleni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Dangle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mazzoleni throws a hook but Dangle blocks it.
A big right from Mazzoleni misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzoleni misses the target.
Mazzoleni misses the jab.
Mazzoleni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzoleni misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangle slips a jab from Mazzoleni.
A big right from Mazzoleni misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzoleni looks to land a left hand but Dangle moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Mazzoleni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazzoleni just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzoleni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazzoleni misses with an uppercut. Dangle saw that one coming.
Mazzoleni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dangle wants to clinch.
Dangle has taken the fight to the clinch.
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.
Mazzoleni managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
Mazzoleni gets underhooks to prevent Dangle's takedown attempt.
Dangle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mazzoleni trying to stall but Dangle improves his position.
Dangle stalling against the cage.
Mazzoleni tries to break the clinch but Dangle is controlling the position.
Mazzoleni stops a takedown attempt from Dangle.
Tommaso Mazzoleni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Dangle.
Mazzoleni tries to break the clinch but Dangle is controlling the position.
Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazzoleni.
Dangle scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni misses with some punches.
Mazzoleni trying to stall but Dangle improves his position.
Mazzoleni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazzoleni.
A frustrated look appears on Mazzoleni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dangle trying to control the position but instead, Mazzoleni has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dangle into the cage.
Dangle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mazzoleni in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dangle missing with knees to the body.
Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazzoleni.
Dangle is breathing heavily.
Dangle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazzoleni avoids it.
Mazzoleni letting Dangle take a breather here.
Dangle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mazzoleni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dangle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangle pushes off an throws an elbow but Mazzoleni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dangle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazzoleni avoids it.
Dangle landing knees to the body.
Dangle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazzoleni's efforts to push away.
Dangle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dangle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazzoleni avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mazzoleni managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
Dangle trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzoleni stalling in the clinch but Dangle improves position.
Dangle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Mazzoleni to work.
Dangle has Mazzoleni pressed against the cage, preventing Mazzoleni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dangle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mazzoleni throws a jab but it's blocked by Dangle.
Mazzoleni throws an overhand right that lands on Dangle's shoulder, as Dangle tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzoleni misses with a looping right.
Dangle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mazzoleni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dangle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazzoleni.
Dangle ducks under a wild hook from Mazzoleni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzoleni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazzoleni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzoleni throws a hook but Dangle blocks it.
Dangle walks into a jab.
Mazzoleni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dangle.
A big right from Mazzoleni misses.
Mazzoleni cracks Dangle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Mazzoleni.
Dangle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazzoleni to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dangle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dangle is looking to clinch but Mazzoleni is avoiding it.
Mazzoleni misses with a looping right.
Dangle misses with a head kick.
Mazzoleni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dangle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzoleni.
Mazzoleni throws a hook but Dangle blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni looks to land a left hand but Dangle moved out of range nicely.
Dangle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mazzoleni blocks a head kick by Dangle.
Mazzoleni throws a jab but it's blocked by Dangle.
Mazzoleni misses with a looping left.
Dangle is looking to clinch but Mazzoleni is avoiding it.
Jim Dangle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dangle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mazzoleni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazzoleni misses with the combination.
Tommaso Mazzoleni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzoleni throws a looping overhand right but Dangle ducks down to avoid it.
Dangle tries to clinch up but Mazzoleni circles away and keeps his distance.
Mazzoleni throws a looping overhand right but Dangle ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dangle ducks under a wild hook from Mazzoleni.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dangle slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommaso Mazzoleni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dangle 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Dangle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Ferra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by It's a Fight. Hendo Ferra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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193 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hendo Ferra!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from da Silva.
da Silva scores with a nice head shot.
da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
da Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as da Silva sprawls well. da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferra gets slowly back to his feet.
da Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by da Silva.
da Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
da Silva lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferra's head backwards.
Ferra walks into a stiff left hand from da Silva.
da Silva misses with a straight left.
Ferra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
da Silva scores with a jab.
da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
da Silva swinging wildly here.
Ferra shoots in and drives through. da Silva sprawls well.
Marco da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendo Ferra.
da Silva throws a hook but Ferra blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Ferra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from da Silva.
da Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferra moves away from the strike by da Silva.
Ferra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
da Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferra.
da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco da Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
da Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from da Silva.
Ferra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
da Silva looks to land a left hand but Ferra moved out of range nicely.
da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferra is trying desperately to land a takedown but da Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ferra.
da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferra needs to keep his hands up - da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Ferra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
da Silva jabs Ferra right on the nose. Ferra blinks but takes it well.
Ferra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva jabs Ferra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
da Silva scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
da Silva throws a hook but Ferra blocks it.
Ferra shoots for a takedown but da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marco da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendo Ferra.
Ferra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. da Silva is trying to defend but Ferra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Silva pushes Ferra off looking to stand but Ferra dives back in and keeps control.
Ferra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ferra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferra wants to free his trapped foot but da Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
da Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
da Silva won't allow Ferra to pass to mount.
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.
Ferra prevents da Silva from standing back up.
Ferra is pressing down on da Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. da Silva is holding on for now.
Ferra is working for a kimura but da Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferra trying to pass the guard but da Silva defending well.
da Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if da Silva tries to get out of the position.
Ferra works his way into full mount!
Ferra moves to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco da Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
da Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by da Silva.
Ferra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
da Silva misses with a looping left.
da Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferra is defended easily by da Silva.
da Silva tests Ferra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferra staying out of range there.
da Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and da Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferra.
Marco da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Ferra slips under a jab from da Silva.
da Silva throws a hook but Ferra blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferra is defended easily by da Silva.
Marco da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendo Ferra.
da Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferra on the side of the head.
da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferra can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marco da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by da Silva.
da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferra.
Ferra moves out of range of the strikes.
da Silva looks to throw the jab but Ferra is out of range.
da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice body punch from da Silva.
da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferra.
Ferra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
da Silva works Ferra's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for da Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Londak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terence Romeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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176 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Londak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terence Romeo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Londak's waist but Londak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romeo off to one side.
No luck for Romeo with that takedown attempt.
Romeo shoots in for a double leg but Londak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ragnar Londak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terence Romeo.
Londak missing with a left hand there. Romeo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romeo fails with the takedown.
Londak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romeo.
Londak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romeo.
Romeo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Londak's waist but Londak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romeo off to one side.
Romeo takes one on the button.
It looks like Terence Romeo has been cut.
Romeo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Londak as he jumps to the side.
Romeo ducks right into an uppercut from Londak.
Londak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Londak sends Romeo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Londak is motioning to the referee to let Romeo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Romeo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romeo ducks under a wild hook from Londak.
Romeo is still on wobbly legs! Can Londak finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Londak misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Londak misses.
Romeo seems to have recovered his senses.
Romeo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Londak as he avoids it easily.
Londak closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Romeo! Londak dives in looking to finish! Romeo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Londak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arto Bambang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arto Bambang!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey slaps away a takedown attempt from Bambang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bambang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahey struggling a bit here.
Bambang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lahey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bambang scoring with punches from side control.
Bambang is trying to get an arm triangle but Lahey is defending well.
Lahey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bambang on the ground.
Bambang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bambang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bambang is trying to get an arm triangle but Lahey is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey tries to bench press Bambang off him but Bambang keeps the position.
Bambang trying to control the position but Lahey is working away.
Lahey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bambang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lahey throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bambang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lahey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bambang is chipping away with strikes.
Bambang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lahey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bambang working the head and body with strikes.
Bambang is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lahey looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bambang gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lahey is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bambang lets go of the hold and Lahey can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arto Bambang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Obusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanco comes to the cage accompanied by A single moment of sincerity. 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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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Blanco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myron Obusan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obusan manages to avoid it.
Myron Obusan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanco fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Obusan finds it's target.
It looks like Maximo Blanco has been cut.
Obusan tried to score with a low kick but Blanco checks it.
Blanco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obusan.
Blanco connects with a body shot.
Blanco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obusan is looking to score with low kicks.
Obusan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obusan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blanco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Obusan misses.
Obusan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco shoots in for a takedown but Obusan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obusan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obusan throws a leg kick but Blanco checks it.
Obusan misses with a series of wild punches.
Obusan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blanco misses with a combination
and Obusan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blanco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obusan tries to avoid it but Blanco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obusan to the ground. Obusan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obusan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blanco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obusan has time to react.
Blanco throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obusan throws a lazy right hand but Blanco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Obusan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blanco is defended easily by Obusan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obusan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blanco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blanco tries a head kick but it misses.
Obusan misses with a head kick.
Blanco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obusan throws out the jab.
Blanco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obusan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Obusan throws a hook but Blanco blocks it.
A left lands for Blanco.
Blanco misses with a wild combination.
Obusan looks to land a right hand but Blanco moved out of range.
Obusan connects with a single shot there.
Blanco shoots for a takedown but Obusan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blanco is breathing heavily.
Blanco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obusan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obusan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blanco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Obusan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obusan throws a looping overhand right but Blanco ducks down to avoid it.
Obusan throws the left hand but Blanco avoids the punch easily.
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blanco looks to land a combination but Obusan avoids it well.
Obusan lands a nice shot that snaps Blanco's head back.
Blanco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Obusan throws a big shot that misses.
Myron Obusan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obusan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blanco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Blanco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myron Obusan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Blanco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blanco misses with the combination.
Obusan throws a push kick but Blanco slaps the foot to one side.
Blanco throws a combination that misses
and Obusan counters with a stiff right hand.
Obusan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blanco.
Blanco defending well as Obusan loads up on a big left hand.
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obusan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blanco counters with a left and a right that stings Obusan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obusan pinned against the cage. Obusan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obusan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obusan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obusan loads up on a big right hand but Blanco slips the punch.
Blanco swings for the body but Obusan moves out of range.
Blanco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blanco throws a series of punches but Obusan avoids them all with ease.
Obusan swinging wildly here.
Blanco throws a combination that misses
and Obusan counters with a nice uppercut.
Obusan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Blanco as he checks the leg kick.
Myron Obusan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Obusan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obusan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blanco.
Obusan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Obusan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Blanco counter with a right hand.
Blanco digs a good hook to Obusan's body.
Blanco misses with a takedown attempt - Obusan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blanco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obusan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Obusan. No joy for Blanco on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obusan thuds his right hand into Blanco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obusan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blanco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obusan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blanco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obusan's knee momentarily.
Blanco jabs Obusan right on the nose. Obusan blinks but takes it well.
Blanco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obusan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obusan throws the left hand but Blanco avoids the punch easily.
Obusan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blanco.
Blanco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obusan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blanco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obusan's guard.
Blanco won't allow Obusan to get back to his feet.
Blanco looking to pass the guard.
Blanco passes Obusan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Myron Obusan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maximo Blanco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Obusan throws a jab when Blanco was well out of range.
Blanco throws a right hand that Obusan ducks under and follows up with a left that Obusan also avoids with ease.
Obusan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blanco backs up against the cage.
Obusan throws a hook to the side of Blanco's head but Blanco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blanco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obusan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blanco somewhat.
Obusan stuffs the takedown.
Obusan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blanco.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obusan throws a shot from downtown. Blanco moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Obusan wants to get back to his feet.
Obusan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blanco thows a huge punch but Obusan dodges it nicely.
Blanco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco tries to stand but can't do so whilst Obusan controls his leg.
Blanco trying to control the action but Obusan is working from the bottom.
Obusan is looking to escape.
That's four 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.
Blanco wants to pass the guard but Obusan is defending well.
Blanco stands up out of the half guard.
Maximo Blanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myron Obusan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanco shoots in and drives through. Obusan sprawls well.
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 Maximo Blanco.
I think Obusan 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Myron Obusan!
Myron Obusan is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between thuansh uthaisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jucifer's--"Amplifier". Tiger Mask will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, thuansh uthaisk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
uthaisk checks a leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mask enables uthaisk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mask manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mask wants to control but uthaisk passes easily into half guard.
Mask is trying to get back to full guard.
Mask trying to hold on to uthaisk's head to control him but uthaisk postures up.
Mask is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mask wants to get back to full guard but uthaisk has passed into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
uthaisk swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mask is now in uthaisk's guard. A big mistake from uthaisk there, giving up the dominant position!
uthaisk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mask doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mask manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Mask avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mask decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on uthaisk, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask scores with a hook to the body. uthaisk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mask swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mask dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger Mask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mask works uthaisk's body with a nice hook.
uthaisk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mask has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mask.
uthaisk has Mask pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mask manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
uthaisk goes for a takedown attempt but Mask pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mask fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches uthaisk on the side of the head.
uthaisk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mask tries to avoid it but uthaisk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mask to the ground. Mask escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for thuansh uthaisk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mask is looking to chop away at uthaisk's legs.
uthaisk throws a hook but Mask blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
uthaisk shoots in for a double leg but Mask sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mask lands a jab to the head.
Mask throws out a loose jab but uthaisk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mask fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and uthaisk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mask lands a nice hook to uthaisk's body. uthaisk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiger Mask is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mask throws a leg kick which misses uthaisk's front leg but catches the back leg as uthaisk tries to avoid it.
Mask cracks the inside of uthaisk's front leg.
Mask lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mask is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down uthaisk rather than just go for the knockout.
uthaisk is breathing heavily.
Mask thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on uthaisk if he has to take too many more of those.
uthaisk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mask.
uthaisk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mask lands with an overhand left.
Mask has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mask throws a leg kick but uthaisk moved away.
Mask lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask 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.
uthaisk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mask tries to clinch up but uthaisk circles away and keeps his distance.
Mask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mask misses with a low kick.
uthaisk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mask as he avoids it easily.
Mask misses with a series of wild punches.
Mask lands a nice leg kick that just misses uthaisk's sensitive parts.
Mask throws a jab when uthaisk was well out of range.
Mask tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. uthaisk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mask connects with an inside leg kick.
Mask scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mask.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mask bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of uthaisk's head.
Mask fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
uthaisk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
uthaisk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mask.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mask, as that shot connected.
uthaisk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mask.
uthaisk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mask fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt uthaisk.
Mask connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mask. That's going to slow uthaisk down.
Mask wants to clinch up but uthaisk keeps it at a distance.
Mask lands with an overhand left.
uthaisk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mask drives through and clinches with uthaisk against the cage.
uthaisk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mask pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
uthaisk checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to uthaisk's calf.
Mask lands a right hook to the body.
Mask fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. uthaisk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mask.
Mask connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mask scores with a nice head shot.
Mask cracks the inside of uthaisk's front leg.
Mask is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mask feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to uthaisk's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mask.
Tiger Mask seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mask tries to close the distance and clinch up but uthaisk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mask connects with an inside leg kick.
Mask connects with an inside leg kick.
uthaisk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mask connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mask is looking to slow uthaisk down with leg kicks.
Mask fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mask scores with a jab to the head.
Mask thumps uthaisk with a low kick.
uthaisk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mask throws a nice outside leg kick.
uthaisk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mask.
Mask scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mask lands a front kick.
uthaisk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mask lands a nice looking body kick.
Mask connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between uthaisk's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mask throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mask throws a head kick that half lands.
Mask swings away with a leg kick that misses.
uthaisk swats away the attempt to clinch by Mask.
uthaisk tries to move into range but Mask moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mask. That's going to slow uthaisk down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mask.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Mask.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mask.
uthaisk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
uthaisk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mask. Mask obviously looking to wear him down.
uthaisk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mask to score with a decent uppercut.
Mask tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but uthaisk was well out of range. Poor timing from Mask.
Mask with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mask feints and then cracks uthaisk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow uthaisk down.
Mask connects with a leg kick. uthaisk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mask - that will leave a mark!
Mask lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by uthaisk.
Mask is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mask lands with a nice body kick.
uthaisk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mask tries to clinch but uthaisk is having none of it.
uthaisk moves forwards but Mask connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mask closes the distance and pushes uthaisk back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mask moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mask dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mask takes the fight into the clinch.
Mask breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mask lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mask lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mask connects with a leg kick. uthaisk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
uthaisk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mask scores with a jab. uthaisk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mask has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
uthaisk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
uthaisk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
uthaisk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mask.
uthaisk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mask utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mask lands an elbow inside.
Mask lands an elbow inside that uthaisk shrugs off.
Mask lands an elbow just above uthaisk 's eye.
Mask's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Mask.
uthaisk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mask feints and then cracks uthaisk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow uthaisk down.
Mask gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mask's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mask throws a quick inside leg kick.
uthaisk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mask misses with a low kick.
uthaisk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mask connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mask scores with a crisp jab that stopped uthaisk in his tracks.
uthaisk keeps the fight on the outside.
Mask connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mask.
Mask moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mask lands with an overhand left.
Mask scores with a jab to the body.
Mask wants to clinch up but uthaisk keeps it at a distance.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mask thumps uthaisk with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mask lands the left hand.
Mask thuds his right hand into uthaisk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some bone on bone action there as uthaisk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mask scores with a hook.
Mask lands a nice leg kick that just misses uthaisk's sensitive parts.
That kick from Mask tenderised uthaisk's leg. uthaisk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mask throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
uthaisk misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mask feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to uthaisk's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask throws a nice head kick!
Mask wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
uthaisk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
uthaisk keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by uthaisk.
uthaisk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
uthaisk checks a leg kick.
Mask connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mask lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mask scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
uthaisk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mask cracks uthaisk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
uthaisk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Mask there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mask fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. uthaisk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mask scores with a jab. uthaisk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mask fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and uthaisk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask lands a nice shot that snaps uthaisk's head back.
Mask looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Mask there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mask lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mask feints and then cracks uthaisk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow uthaisk down.
Mask with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
uthaisk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mask.
Mask lands a jab to uthaisk's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mask feints and then cracks uthaisk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow uthaisk down.
Mask scores with a leg kick.
Mask wants to clinch up but uthaisk keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mask.
uthaisk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mask.
Mask dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on uthaisk. That did some damage!
Mask lands with a shot to the body.
Mask bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mask lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Mask.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mask.
Mask works uthaisk's body with a nice hook.
uthaisk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
uthaisk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mask.
Mask thumps uthaisk with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mask. That's going to slow uthaisk down.
Mask throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps uthaisk's head backwards.
uthaisk swats away the attempt to clinch by Mask.
Mask throws a low kick but it's checked well by uthaisk.
Mask thumps uthaisk with a low kick.
Mask lands a nice leg kick that just misses uthaisk's sensitive parts.
Mask is looking to slow uthaisk down with leg kicks.
Mask lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mask connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
uthaisk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mask tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
uthaisk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
uthaisk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
uthaisk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mask can pounce on him.
Mask cracks a nice hook into uthaisk's ribs.
uthaisk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mask can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Mask.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mask. That's going to slow uthaisk down.
uthaisk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mask.
Mask's corner calls for a 1-2. Mask obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mask dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mask connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mask works uthaisk's body with a nice hook.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Mask scores with a nice strike.
Mask scores with a shot to the body.
Mask punishes uthaisk's body with a nice straight punch.
uthaisk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from uthaisk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mask fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and uthaisk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mask scoring well with a low kick there.
Mask fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt uthaisk.
Mask connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mask.
uthaisk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mask. That's going to slow uthaisk down.
Mask is looking to slow uthaisk down with leg kicks.
Mask scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. uthaisk doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mask.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mask dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on uthaisk. That did some damage!
uthaisk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mask thumps uthaisk with a low kick.
uthaisk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mask can pounce on him.
uthaisk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mask lands a slapping body shot.
Mask lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Mask looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mask scores with a leg kick.
Mask scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask cracks the inside of uthaisk's front leg.
Mask moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mask is looking to slow uthaisk down with leg kicks.
Mask tries to score with a low kick but uthaisk moves his leg out of the way.
Mask throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Mask.
uthaisk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mask can pounce on him.
Mask wants to clinch.
uthaisk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
uthaisk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mask dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask cracks uthaisk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Mask.
Mask listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mask lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Mask there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Mask there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mask dips to his left and cracks uthaisk with an uppercut!
Mask misses with a low kick.
Mask buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
uthaisk needs to keep his hands up - Mask had a free shot at his head there.
Mask is looking to score with low kicks.
uthaisk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mask.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mask wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mask scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mask throws a head kick that uthaisk semi-blocks.
uthaisk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mask.
Mask connects with a good right hand that stumbles uthaisk. uthaisk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mask is looking to clinch but uthaisk is avoiding it.
Mask lands a nice leg kick that just misses uthaisk's sensitive parts.
Mask lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Mask.
A shot to the liver by Mask. Beautiful body shot.
thuansh uthaisk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mask throws a leg kick which misses uthaisk's front leg but catches the back leg as uthaisk tries to avoid it.
Mask cracks a nice hook into uthaisk's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Mask comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mask winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 41:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 41:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Mask!
Tiger Mask is the new welterweight champion!
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