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EFC 67: Sackett vs. Ballantine PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antiq Roadshow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Tilapia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roadshow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is roadshow theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antiq Roadshow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dark Tilapia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roadshow tries to clinch but Tilapia moves out of range.
Roadshow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tilapia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tilapia. Roadshow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roadshow moves out of range of the strikes.
Roadshow tries to close the distance and clinch but Tilapia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roadshow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roadshow doesn't manage to clinch there - Tilapia circles away.
Roadshow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roadshow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roadshow tries to clinch up but Tilapia circles away and keeps his distance.
Roadshow wants to clinch up but Tilapia keeps it at a distance.
Tilapia throws a front kick aimed at Roadshow's knee but Roadshow avoids it well.
Roadshow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tilapia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roadshow clinches with his opponent.
Tilapia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Roadshow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tilapia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roadshow has him pressed against the cage.
Roadshow misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roadshow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roadshow lands an uppercut.
Roadshow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roadshow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tilapia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roadshow with a knee to the head.
Roadshow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tilapia up against the cage.
Roadshow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tilapia is trying to stall.
Tilapia managing to block the knees to the body from Roadshow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roadshow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tilapia is defending well for now.
Roadshow misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roadshow.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside that Tilapia shrugs off.
Roadshow trying to land knees to the body.
Tilapia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roadshow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tilapia is defending well for now.
Roadshow crunches a lovely knee into Tilapia's ribcage.
Tilapia looking to stall.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside that Tilapia shrugs off.
Roadshow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roadshow connects with a knee to the head.
Roadshow lands an elbow that stopped Tilapia in his tracks for a moment.
Roadshow leaning against his opponent.
Tilapia avoiding damage as Roadshow throws knees to the body.
Roadshow trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roadshow stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roadshow.
Roadshow controlling the action here for a moment.
Tilapia managing to block the knees to the body from Roadshow.
Roadshow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tilapia avoids it.
Tilapia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tilapia wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Roadshow.
Roadshow is trying to stall.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside that Tilapia shrugs off.
Tilapia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roadshow throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Roadshow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roadshow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roadshow just leaning against Tilapia, taking a breather.
Tilapia looking to slow down the pace here.
Tilapia is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Roadshow has denied him.
Roadshow tries a knee to the head but Tilapia blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roadshow tries to land knees in the clinch but Tilapia avoids the damage to the body.
Roadshow stalling in the clinch but Tilapia improves position.
Tilapia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roadshow up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antiq Roadshow 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roadshow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roadshow tries to close the distance and clinch but Tilapia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roadshow tries to clinch there but Tilapia circles away.
Roadshow tries to clinch up but Tilapia circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tilapia. Roadshow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roadshow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roadshow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tilapia.
Roadshow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roadshow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tilapia lands a leg kick that knocks Roadshow off balance momentarily.
Tilapia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roadshow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roadshow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roadshow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tilapia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roadshow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roadshow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tilapia misses with a hook. Roadshow ducked under it nicely.
Roadshow tries to clinch but Tilapia is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Tilapia.
It looks like Antiq Roadshow has been cut.
Roadshow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tilapia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roadshow wants to clinch.
Roadshow takes one on the button.
Roadshow wants to clinch up but Tilapia keeps it at a distance.
Roadshow tries to clinch there but Tilapia circles away.
Tilapia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roadshow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tilapia digs a good hook to Roadshow's body.
Tilapia scores with a jab to the head.
Tilapia misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilapia misses the jab.
Roadshow wants to clinch.
Tilapia stuns Roadshow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roadshow is looking to clinch but Tilapia is avoiding it.
Tilapia misses with a hook.
Tilapia misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Tilapia misses its intended target.
Tilapia connects with a looping right hand.
Tilapia lands with a nice body punch.
Roadshow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tilapia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roadshow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tilapia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roadshow ducks under a wild hook from Tilapia.
Tilapia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tilapia connects with a looping right hand.
Tilapia cracks Roadshow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilapia scores with a jab.
Tilapia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tilapia throws the left hand but Roadshow avoids the punch easily.
Tilapia cracks Roadshow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Antiq Roadshow's cut is getting worse.
Roadshow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tilapia misses with a straight right.
Tilapia dips to his left and cracks Roadshow with an uppercut!
Tilapia misses with a body shot.
Tilapia scores with a jab. Roadshow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Roadshow moves in looking to clinch but Tilapia pushes him off.
Tilapia throws a leg kick but Roadshow moved away.
Tilapia misses with a hook. Roadshow ducked under it nicely.
Roadshow gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tilapia is trying to stall.
Roadshow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roadshow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside.
Roadshow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tilapia avoids it.
Tilapia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roadshow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roadshow looking to throw knees to the head but Tilapia is blocking nicely.
Roadshow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roadshow tries to land a knee to the head but Tilapia blocks with his arms.
Roadshow stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roadshow tries to land knees in the clinch but Tilapia avoids the damage to the body.
Roadshow tries to land a knee to the head but Tilapia blocks with his arms.
Tilapia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Roadshow struggles to land a body shot inside as Tilapia controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Tilapia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antiq Roadshow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tilapia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tilapia swats away the attempt to clinch by Roadshow.
Roadshow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roadshow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tilapia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tilapia avoiding damage as Roadshow throws knees to the body.
Roadshow throws an elbow but it misses.
Roadshow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tilapia avoiding damage as Roadshow throws knees to the body.
Roadshow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tilapia backwards.
Roadshow misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tilapia'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.
Tilapia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roadshow effectively controlling the action here.
Tilapia avoids the elbow strike from Roadshow, against the cage.
Tilapia managing to block the knees to the body from Roadshow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roadshow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tilapia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roadshow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roadshow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roadshow missing with knees to the body.
Roadshow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tilapia is defending well for now.
Roadshow taking a breather.
Roadshow misses with an elbow strike.
Roadshow just leaning against Tilapia, taking a breather.
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.
Roadshow tries to stall but Tilapia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tilapia looking to slow down the pace here.
Roadshow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Roadshow misses with a knee to the head.
Roadshow effectively controlling the action here.
Roadshow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tilapia.
Roadshow tries to land a knee to the head but Tilapia blocks with his arms.
Tilapia managing to block the knees to the body from Roadshow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tilapia.
Tilapia avoids a wild elbow strike from Roadshow.
Roadshow throws an elbow that misses.
Tilapia avoiding damage as Roadshow throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roadshow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tilapia's brow.
Tilapia blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roadshow utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roadshow tries to throw a body punch but Tilapia avoids it by throwing Roadshow back against the cage.
Tilapia blocks an elbow strike from Roadshow.
Tilapia avoiding damage as Roadshow throws knees to the body.
Roadshow missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Roadshow.
Roadshow misses with the head strike.
Roadshow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tilapia.
Roadshow missing with knees to the body.
Roadshow has a couple of punches blocked by Tilapia.
Roadshow lands an elbow that stopped Tilapia in his tracks for a moment.
Roadshow misses with an elbow strike.
Roadshow misses with an elbow over the top.
Roadshow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roadshow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tilapia avoids it.
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.
Tilapia trying to control the position but instead, Roadshow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tilapia into the cage.
Roadshow stalls.
Tilapia looking to slow down the pace here.
Roadshow is trying to maintain a safe position but Tilapia gets an underhook and turns Roadshow into the cage.
Tilapia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antiq Roadshow.
Roadshow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tilapia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tilapia keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antiq Roadshow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roadshow 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 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristofa NappyNaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lynch's choice of entrance music: The Doors-Break on through. Kristofa NappyNaps could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Lynch's chin.
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185 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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28
186 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofa NappyNaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Lynch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NappyNaps tries to clinch up but Lynch circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynch digs a good body shot into NappyNaps's ribs.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NappyNaps slips a jab and a cross from Lynch.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch scores with a nice right hand.
NappyNaps wants to clinch.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tim Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Lynch does no damage.
Lynch lands with a thumping leg kick.
NappyNaps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lynch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
NappyNaps wants to clinch.
Lynch throws a series of punches but NappyNaps moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lynch throws a head kick but NappyNaps moves out of range.
NappyNaps fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynch clinches.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tim Lynch has been cut.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Lynch to work.
Lynch pulls NappyNaps into guard.
NappyNaps wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lynch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynch content to stall in guard here.
Lynch looking to pass the guard.
NappyNaps wants to sweep here but Lynch controlling him for the moment.
NappyNaps bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard.
NappyNaps has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lynch is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in NappyNaps's guard.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NappyNaps swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NappyNaps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
NappyNaps pushes Lynch off and gets back to his feet.
NappyNaps dodges the punch combination from Lynch.
NappyNaps tries to clinch
and Lynch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lynch lands a slapping body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Lynch.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch
and Lynch counters with a two punch combo.
Lynch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
NappyNaps closes the distance but Lynch moves to the side
and Lynch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lynch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
NappyNaps lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lynch.
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynch clinches up with NappyNaps and pushes him back against the cage.
Lynch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
NappyNaps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynch is defending well for now.
NappyNaps prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Lynch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Lynch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lynch throws a one two combo.
Lynch clinches up with NappyNaps and pushes him back against the cage.
Lynch breaks the clinch.
NappyNaps has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Lynch moves away
and Lynch counters by moving into the clinch.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lynch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lynch successfully pulls guard.
NappyNaps trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NappyNaps wanted to stand there but Lynch had control of the position.
NappyNaps wants to stand and escape but instead Lynch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
NappyNaps being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch landing with the ground and pound.
Lynch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynch postures up in NappyNaps's guard and throws a big left but NappyNaps blocks it.
Lynch trying to control but NappyNaps is working from the bottom.
Lynch prevents NappyNaps from getting back to his feet.
Lynch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
NappyNaps can't keep his opponent in guard - Lynch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
NappyNaps works his way to full guard. Good work.
NappyNaps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynch.
Lynch prevents NappyNaps from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lynch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lynch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lynch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
NappyNaps is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch advances to half guard.
Lynch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
NappyNaps keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but NappyNaps is defending well.
NappyNaps knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lynch on the ground.
NappyNaps has hold of Lynch's hands but Lynch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lynch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Lynch seems content to control.
NappyNaps taking some punishment here, with Lynch in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Lynch seems content to control.
NappyNaps has one foot on Lynch's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch
and Lynch counters with a three punch combo that has NappyNaps backing up. NappyNaps nods at Lynch to acknowledge the strikes.
Lynch swinging wildly here.
Lynch throws a right hand that NappyNaps ducks under and follows up with a left that NappyNaps also avoids with ease.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynch jabs at NappyNaps's body.
Lynch swinging wildly here.
Lynch is looking to slow NappyNaps down with leg kicks.
Lynch throws a one two combo.
Lynch moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, NappyNaps throws an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Lynch.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynch avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Lynch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
NappyNaps tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lynch moves into the clinch.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
NappyNaps lands a good knee to the midsection. Lynch won't want to take too many of those.
Lynch tries to pull guard but NappyNaps holds him up against the cage and eventually Lynch drops back down to his feet.
Lynch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lynch blocks an elbow strike.
NappyNaps wants to stall.
Lynch avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
Lynch fails to pull guard.
Lynch pulls guard successfully.
NappyNaps preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NappyNaps has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lynch is proving hard to escape from.
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
NappyNaps stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kristofa NappyNaps wasn't doing enough on the ground.
NappyNaps closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lynch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lynch pulls guard effortlessly.
NappyNaps is looking to stand up but Lynch won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
NappyNaps tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.
Lynch pulls NappyNaps in to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
NappyNaps advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch is not content to let NappyNaps control the position.
Lynch keeping hold of NappyNaps's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to improve his position but NappyNaps is controlling well.
Lynch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tim Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch
and Lynch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch
and Lynch counters by moving into the clinch.
Lynch tries to break the clinch but NappyNaps is controlling the position.
NappyNaps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lynch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lynch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kristofa NappyNaps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Lynch.
That's four 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.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
Lynch is trying to push NappyNaps away but NappyNaps has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
Lynch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NappyNaps smiles and moves away.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
NappyNaps wants to clinch
and Lynch counters with a two punch combo.
Kristofa NappyNaps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
NappyNaps fails with an attempt to clinch.
NappyNaps throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NappyNaps takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
NappyNaps is looking to slow Lynch down with leg kicks.
NappyNaps moves in looking to clinch but Lynch pushes him off.
Lynch rushes NappyNaps and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristofa NappyNaps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lynch 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lynch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayburn Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Vladinascov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland the Brave . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
185 lbs
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198 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayburn Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oleg Vladinascov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Oleg Vladinascov has been cut.
Hilton misses with the combination.
Vladinascov staying out of range there.
Hilton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hilton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilton misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hilton. No joy for Vladinascov on that attempt.
Vladinascov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hilton scores with a leg kick.
Vladinascov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hilton parries the strikes from Vladinascov easily there. Vladinascov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hilton to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vladinascov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hilton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hilton defending against the ground and pound.
Vladinascov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hilton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladinascov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hilton parries the strikes from Vladinascov easily there. Vladinascov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hilton to escape.
Hilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vladinascov on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hilton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vladinascov landing a few strikes.
Hilton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Vladinascov.
Vladinascov thows a huge punch but Hilton dodges it nicely.
Vladinascov throwing shots but Hilton is blocking nicely.
Vladinascov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton is looking to escape.
Vladinascov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vladinascov trying to control from Hilton's half guard. Hilton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vladinascov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hilton is trying to control the position but Vladinascov postures up.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Vladinascov from controlling successfully.
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.
Vladinascov throws and elbow that misses. Hilton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vladinascov's guard. Nice move by Hilton!
Vladinascov working for a triangle but Hilton defends it easily.
Hilton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Vladinascov is retaining full guard.
Hilton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vladinascov pulls Hilton in close to his closed guard and prevents Hilton from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleg Vladinascov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Vladinascov's cut.
That's time! Hilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hilton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vladinascov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vladinascov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vladinascov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vladinascov avoids the attempt from Hilton to control.
Vladinascov wants to control the pace but Hilton is squirming around nicely.
Vladinascov misses with a head shot.
Vladinascov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladinascov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hilton wants to control but Vladinascov is having none of it.
Vladinascov is landing with some decent strikes but Hilton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vladinascov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vladinascov lands with some strikes.
Vladinascov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hilton tries to hold on but Vladinascov postures up.
Vladinascov lands a big shot there that rocks Hilton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladinascov is landing with some decent strikes but Hilton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vladinascov lands a heavy elbow.
Oleg Vladinascov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladinascov tries to control but Hilton wriggling away.
Vladinascov raining down shots from the mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Vladinascov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vladinascov unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton wants to hold on but Vladinascov pushes him away.
Vladinascov looking for a guillotine from mount but Hilton is having none of it.
Vladinascov looking to control but Hilton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vladinascov punching from mount but Hilton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hilton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hilton blocking the ground and pound.
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.
Hilton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hilton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vladinascov wants to take a breather but Hilton is having none of it.
Vladinascov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hilton is refusing to be controlled, as Vladinascov sits in half guard.
Vladinascov thows a huge punch but Hilton dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vladinascov trying to control from half guard but Hilton is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Vladinascov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleg Vladinascov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but Vladinascov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilton connects with a high kick.
Hilton misses with the combination.
Hilton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vladinascov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vladinascov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vladinascov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vladinascov landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vladinascov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hilton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vladinascov distracts Hilton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hilton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vladinascov throwing strikes but missing.
Hilton wants to sweep here but Vladinascov controlling him for the moment.
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.
Vladinascov wants to pass the guard but Hilton is keeping the position.
Vladinascov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vladinascov advances to half guard.
Vladinascov is trying to work for a kimura but Hilton is defending well.
Hilton tries to kick Vladinascov off but Vladinascov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vladinascov connects with a nice short shot to Hilton's temple.
Vladinascov looks to land a strike but Hilton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hilton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladinascov.
Hilton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladinascov.
Vladinascov stops Hilton from standing up.
Vladinascov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vladinascov is controlling him.
Vladinascov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vladinascov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vladinascov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vladinascov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilton is keeping the position for now.
Vladinascov wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
Oleg Vladinascov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladinascov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Vladinascov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vladinascov 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... Oleg Vladinascov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Gentleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bakkis Pienarr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bakkis Pienarr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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22
275 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Gentleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bakkis Pienarr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pienarr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooh!!! Pienarr has knocked Gentleman down with a huge combo! Pienarr steps away and waves a wobbly Gentleman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gentleman is rocked!
It looks like Jack Gentleman has been cut.
Gentleman is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Pienarr does no damage.
Oh Gentleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pienarr misses with a hook.
Gentleman seems to have got his legs back now.
Gentleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pienarr.
Pienarr is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Gentleman flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gentleman is out cold! Pienarr 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 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bakkis Pienarr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiptanui comes to the cage accompanied by Suomi & Antero Mertaranta -collection . Gabriel Kiptanui has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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21
166 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Silva.
Kiptanui defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Kiptanui lands with a nice body punch.
Kiptanui shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Kiptanui takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Kiptanui has control of the leg.
Kiptanui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to control but Kiptanui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kiptanui is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Kiptanui!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dostoyevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters has chosen No More Mr. Nice Guy as his entrance music. Evan Waters will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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164 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Dostoyevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evan Waters!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostoyevski slips a jab from Waters.
Dostoyevski loads up on a big right hand but Waters slips the punch.
Waters misses with a hook. Dostoyevski ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Waters misses the target.
Waters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waters lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dostoyevski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dostoyevski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waters lands a leg kick that knocks Dostoyevski off balance momentarily.
Waters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dostoyevski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters misses with an uppercut. Dostoyevski saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Waters.
Dostoyevski is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Waters.
Dostoyevski is rocked!
Dostoyevski tries to get into range but Waters steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Dostoyevski! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Waters scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Waters!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ash Simm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson Jodoin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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141 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Simm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Jodoin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jodoin throws a right hand that Simm ducks under and follows up with a left that Simm also avoids with ease.
Simm misses with a body shot.
Simm throws a sloppy head kick and Jodoin moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Simm.
Simm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Jodoin misses.
Simm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simm drops his hands momentarily and Jodoin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Ash Simm has been cut.
Jodoin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Jodoin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jodoin moves out of range of the body kick from Simm.
Simm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simm throws a looping overhand right but Jodoin ducks down to avoid it.
Simm tries a head kick but it misses.
Simm throws a combination that misses
and Jodoin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jodoin's corner calls for a 1-2. Jodoin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jodoin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simm manages to avoid it.
Jodoin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Jodoin.
Jodoin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simm misses the shot to the body.
Jodoin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Simm.
Jodoin lands a glancing blow to the side of Simm's head.
Jodoin throws a hook but Simm avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Jodoin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simm doesn't seem phased though.
Simm is rocked!
Jodoin throws an overhand right that lands on Simm's shoulder, as Simm tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Simm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodoin throws out the jab.
Simm seems to have got his legs back now.
Jodoin blocks a head kick by Simm.
Jodoin avoids a kick to the body.
Jodoin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simm moves away.
Jodoin moves out of range as Simm strikes.
Jodoin misses with a wild body shot.
Simm throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodoin.
Jodoin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jodoin punishes Simm's body with a nice straight punch.
Jodoin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simm circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Jodoin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simm slips a straight right by Jodoin.
Simm misses with a kick to the body
and Jodoin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jodoin staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simm.
Simm works Jodoin's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodoin was well out of range. Poor timing from Simm.
Jodoin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jodoin misses with a combination
and Simm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Jodoin misses.
Simm throws a sloppy head kick and Jodoin moves out of range easily.
Jodoin scores with a sloppy right hand. Simm should have avoided that one.
Jodoin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Simm had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Simm tries a head kick but it misses.
Simm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jodoin counters with a series of strikes. Simm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodoin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodoin.
Jodoin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jodoin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simm circles away quickly and effectively.
Simm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jodoin counters with a right hand to the body.
Jodoin throws a right hand that Simm ducks under and follows up with a left that Simm also avoids with ease.
Simm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simm misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jodoin counters with a nice uppercut.
Simm lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simm swings for the body but Jodoin moves out of range.
Simm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jodoin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Simm.
Jodoin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simm.
Simm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jodoin with a nice cross.
Simm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jodoin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simm misses with a head kick.
Jodoin misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Simm. Those never looked like landing.
Simm misses with a two punch combination.
Jodoin avoids the head kick by Simm.
Simm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jodoin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Simm does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jodoin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simm throws a low kick but Jodoin avoids it.
Simm misses with a hook to the body
and Jodoin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simm throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simm lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jodoin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jodoin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jodoin tries to bum rush Simm with a series of wild strikes but Simm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jodoin works Simm's body with a nice hook.
Jodoin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jodoin tests Simm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simm throws a head kick but Jodoin moves out of range.
Simm blocks a leg kick.
Simm needs to keep his hands up - Jodoin had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Jodoin does no damage.
Jodoin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jodoin duly obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simm tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Jodoin misses.
Simm misses with a head kick.
Jodoin misses with a double jab.
Simm is looking to chop away at Jodoin's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Jodoin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ash Simm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jodoin throws a leg kick but Simm checks it.
Jodoin avoids a kick to the body.
Simm is looking to wear down Jodoin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Simm.
A slow jab from Jodoin misses its intended target.
Jodoin looks to land a left hand but Simm moved out of range nicely.
Simm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodoin throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Jodoin.
Simm misses with a double jab
and Jodoin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simm throws a nice looking combination but Jodoin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simm lands with an uppercut that bounces Jodoin off the cage and back into rage.
Simm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jodoin misses with a straight right.
Simm scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodoin misses with a double jab
and Simm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jodoin thinking.
Jodoin lands with an overhand left.
Ash Simm's cut is getting worse.
Simm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jodoin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Simm misses
and Jodoin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Jodoin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Simm might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simm drops his hands momentarily and Jodoin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jodoin throws out a loose jab but Simm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodoin moves away.
Jodoin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jodoin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jodoin.
Jodoin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simm throws a body kick that misses.
Jodoin thuds a left hand into Simm's body.
Simm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nelson Jodoin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Jodoin. Those never looked like landing.
Simm throws a hook but Jodoin avoids it easily.
Jodoin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jodoin avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Jodoin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Simm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Simm misses.
Simm throws a sloppy head kick and Jodoin moves out of range easily.
Simm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jodoin.
Simm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ash Simm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jodoin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jodoin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simm backs up against the cage.
Jodoin lands with a good 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!
A swing and a miss from Jodoin.
Jodoin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simm circles away quickly and effectively.
Jodoin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jodoin throws out a loose jab but Simm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jodoin.
Jodoin throws a jab when Simm was well out of range.
Simm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ash Simm's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters circling - Jodoin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simm slips a jab from Jodoin.
Jodoin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simm throws a wild body kick that Jodoin sees coming a mile off.
Simm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jodoin misses with a wild body shot.
Simm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jodoin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jodoin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jodoin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jodoin jabs at Simm's body.
Jodoin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simm.
Simm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jodoin swings for the body but Simm moves out of range.
Simm misses with a wild combination.
Oooooh!!! Jodoin has knocked Simm down with a huge combo! Jodoin steps away and waves a wobbly Simm back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Simm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simm misses with a two punch combination.
Simm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jodoin misses with a looping right.
Jodoin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jeez, Ash Simm's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jodoin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin moves out of range of the body kick from Simm.
Jodoin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jodoin lands a jab.
Jodoin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jodoin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simm.
A head kick misses from Simm.
Jodoin digs a good body shot into Simm's ribs.
Jodoin with a hook.
A punch combination from Jodoin misses.
Jodoin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jodoin thuds a left hand into Simm's body.
A low kick from Jodoin misses
letting Simm counter with a right hand.
Jodoin avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Simm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jodoin throws a hook to the side of Simm's head but Simm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jodoin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Jodoin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ash Simm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Simm misses with a head kick.
Jodoin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jodoin.
Jodoin misses with a leg kick.
Jodoin throws a nice looking combination but Simm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jodoin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simm defending well as Jodoin loads up on a big left hand.
Simm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jodoin.
Jodoin tries to move into range but Simm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jodoin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simm looks to score with a jab to the body but Jodoin is just out of range.
Jodoin lands with an uppercut that bounces Simm off the cage and back into rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simm staying out of range there.
Simm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jodoin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jodoin lands with a shot to the body.
Simm throws a body punch but Jodoin moves out of range.
Jodoin tries to bum rush Simm with a series of wild strikes but Simm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodoin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simm staying out of range there.
Jodoin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simm throws a body punch but Jodoin moves out of range.
Jodoin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Simm. Those never looked like landing.
Jodoin throws a nice looking combination but Simm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jodoin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simm throws a lazy head kick
and Jodoin counters with a three punch combo that has Simm backing up. Simm nods at Jodoin to acknowledge the strikes.
Simm throws out a loose jab but Jodoin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simm thows a body shot but no joy.
Simm takes a swing at Jodoin's ribcage but misses.
Jodoin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simm misses with a looping right.
Jodoin throws a series of punches but Simm avoids them all with ease.
Simm throws a head kick but Jodoin moves out of range.
Simm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jodoin.
Jodoin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jodoin.
Jodoin misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Simm.
Nelson Jodoin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jodoin throws an overhand right that lands on Simm's shoulder, as Simm tries to avoid the shot.
Simm cracks Jodoin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jodoin.
Jodoin moves out of range of the body kick.
Simm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Jodoin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jodoin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simm moves away from the strike by Jodoin.
Simm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jodoin lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Simm. Those never looked like landing.
Jodoin looks to land a right hand but Simm moved out of range.
Jodoin avoids a kick to the body.
Jodoin scores with a sloppy right hand. Simm should have avoided that one.
Jodoin misses with a hook.
Simm misses with a leg kick.
Simm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simm throws a series of punches but Jodoin avoids them all with ease.
Jodoin misses with an uppercut.
Jodoin staying out of range there.
Simm staying out of range there.
Jodoin throws a right and a left that Simm avoids nicely.
Jodoin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab from Jodoin.
Simm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simm throws a head kick that misses.
Simm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simm throws out a leg kick but Jodoin moves out of range and Simm only half commits.
Jodoin tests Simm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jodoin misses with a few strikes there.
Jodoin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simm checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Jodoin scores with a four punch combination!
Simm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jodoin looks to land a left hand but Simm moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simm is looking to chop away at Jodoin's legs.
Simm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jodoin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jodoin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simm avoids the body shot from Jodoin.
Simm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodoin moves away.
Simm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simm throws a sloppy head kick and Jodoin moves out of range easily.
Jodoin throws a series of punches but Simm moves out of range.
Simm thows a leg kick but Jodoin checks it
and Jodoin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jodoin lands a slapping body shot.
Jodoin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simm moves away.
Jodoin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simm's hands.
Simm fails to land with a series of punches.
Jodoin slips a straight right by Simm.
Ash Simm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Simm misses.
Simm walks into a stiff left hand from Jodoin.
Simm walks into a jab.
No joy there for Jodoin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Jodoin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jodoin 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Jodoin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan KO could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Shaw's chin.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan KO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Shaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but KO sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
KO misses the shot to the body.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but KO shows good takedown defense.
Shaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and KO counters with a nice body shot.
Shaw throws a hook but KO avoids it easily.
KO thows a body shot but no joy.
Shaw lands with a hook. KO tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from KO finds it's target.
Shaw takes one on the button.
KO misses the shot to the body.
Shaw throws a body punch but KO moves out of range.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and KO counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw is rocked!
It looks like Sam Shaw has been cut.
No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can KO finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw walks straight into a right hand from KO - that's dropped him! KO jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shaw from any more punishment! Shaw complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan KO!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Rojas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Rojas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Pacquiao misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a hook.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Pacquiao shoots in for a double leg but Rojas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the head.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pacquiao.
Good shot there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pacquiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
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.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rojas as Pacquiao shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacquiao. That's going to slow Rojas down.
Rojas connects with a jab.
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot
and Rojas counters with a nice leg kick.
Pacquiao throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Rojas moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pacquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Pacquiao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rojas's calf.
Pacquiao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rojas is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojas fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Rojas instigates a clinch.
Pacquiao looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas tries a body shot but Pacquiao blocks it.
Rojas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Rojas controlling the action here for a moment.
Pacquiao jumps guard and drags Rojas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rojas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rojas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rojas with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao 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.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas tried to score with a low kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense.
Pacquiao throws a body kick that misses.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojas tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojas to the ground. Rojas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rojas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacquiao tries to land a body kick
and Rojas counters by clinching up.
Pacquiao drags the fight down to the ground.
Rojas trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Rojas from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pacquiao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rojas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rojas wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pacquiao is on top in guard.
Pacquiao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pacquiao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rojas tries to improve position but can't.
Pacquiao has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao controlling from mount.
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Rojas is squirming around nicely.
That's four 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.
Pacquiao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pacquiao lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pacquiao connects with a solid leg kick.
Pacquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rojas misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Rojas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas thows a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Pacquiao blocks the low kick.
Pacquiao tries a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pacquiao.
Rojas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacquiao throws a lazy body kick
and Rojas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pacquiao's knee momentarily.
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pacquiao.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Pacquiao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rojas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Pacquiao jabs Rojas right on the nose. Rojas blinks but takes it well.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pacquiao here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rojas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rojas as he avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Rojas blocks the low kick.
Rojas moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao scores with a shot to the body.
Rojas tries for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away easily
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacquiao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rojas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
Rojas is looking to control Pacquiao's arms but Pacquiao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rojas has his back to the cage.
Rojas tries a body shot but Pacquiao blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rojas walks away with a smile on his face. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rojas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rojas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
Rojas swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojas.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Rojas.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rojas really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Manny Pacquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Pacquiao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pacquiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
Pacquiao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pacquiao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rojas is keeping busy.
Pacquiao has Rojas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rojas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pacquiao blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Pacquiao gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rojas tries to get to full guard but Pacquiao has control of the leg.
Pacquiao wants to free his trapped foot but Rojas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pacquiao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rojas gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao thows a big elbow that misses.
Pacquiao stopping the sweep attempt from Rojas.
Pacquiao content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojas is retaining full guard.
Rojas working a defensive guard here.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pacquiao leaves Rojas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick which misses Rojas's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojas tries to avoid it.
Pacquiao shoots in looking for a takedown but Rojas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pacquiao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pacquiao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pacquiao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Pacquiao.
Rojas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao had his way with Paul Rojas in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pacquiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Pacquiao misses
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pacquiao.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Pacquiao's body.
Pacquiao jabs Rojas right on the nose. Rojas blinks but takes it well.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Pacquiao with that takedown attempt.
Rojas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick that knocks Rojas off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Pacquiao.
Rojas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas blocks a low kick nicely.
Pacquiao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Rojas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pacquiao backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas throws a leg kick
and Pacquiao counters with a thumping low kick.
Rojas misses with a leg kick
and Pacquiao counters with a thumping low kick.
Pacquiao checks the leg kick.
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Pacquiao misses
and Rojas counters with a nice body shot.
Rojas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pacquiao is looking to score with low kicks.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
That kick from Pacquiao tenderised Rojas's leg. Rojas is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a front kick aimed at Rojas's knee but Rojas avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Pacquiao misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Pacquiao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacquiao moves away.
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pacquiao's hands.
Pacquiao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rojas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Rojas.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot
and Rojas counters with a right hand to the body.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao has his takedown stuffed
and Rojas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pacquiao jabs Rojas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paul Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnie Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes into the arena with Kryptonite blaring out of the sound system. Orlando Sackett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orlando Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Ballantine stuffs the takedown attempt from Sackett. Sackett gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballantine has Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballantine misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ballantine.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballantine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Ballantine - that landed with a thud.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballantine lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Ballantine digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Ballantine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballantine pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballantine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballantine lands a body shot.
Ballantine throws a head punch that misses.
Ballantine scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
A short uppercut from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a nice uppercut.
Ballantine digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Ballantine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballantine lands a body punch.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballantine lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ballantine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballantine lands an uppercut.
Ballantine lands a nice uppercut.
Ballantine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballantine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballantine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ballantine lands a left hand.
Ballantine digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Ballantine digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Ballantine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballantine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballantine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ballantine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Nice body punch from Ballantine - that landed with a thud.
Ballantine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballantine lands a body punch.
Ballantine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ballantine fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Ballantine digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballantine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballantine lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ballantine pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballantine.
Ballantine is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ballantine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Ballantine misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Sackett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ballantine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ballantine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sackett.
A short left from Ballantine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballantine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballantine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ballantine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Ballantine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Ballantine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballantine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ballantine.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ballantine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Ballantine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ballantine throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballantine.
A body shot lands from Ballantine.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballantine.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ballantine pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ballantine misses with the head strike.
Ballantine is working Sackett over against the cage.
Ballantine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ballantine lands a shoulder strike.
Ballantine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Ballantine lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ballantine fails to land.
Ballantine scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballantine.
Sackett is rocked!
Ballantine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballantine creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sackett's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sackett drops to his knees and Ballantine pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnie Ballantine!
Johnie Ballantine is the new light heavyweight champion!
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