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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chue San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chue San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Weston!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San misses with a looping right.
San stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weston.
Weston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has San pinned against the cage. San gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chue San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Weston.
San closes the distance and pushes Weston back into the cage.
Weston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as San walks away with a smile on his face. Weston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
San misses with a head kick.
San throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weston tries to bum rush San with a series of wild strikes but San uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weston tries to clinch but San moves away
and San counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick lands from San that sends Weston to the canvas. Weston tries to scramble back to his feet but San brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Jesse Weston has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston is looking for a sweep.
Weston looks gassed!
Weston being controlled for a moment.
San stands up and beckons Weston to his feet.
Weston is trying hard to land a takedown here. San sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston with a poor takedown
and San counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
San lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
San pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San lands a head kick that stumbles Weston and the fighters go to the mat.
Weston is rocked!
San not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Weston is still in real trouble! Can San finish him?
Weston seems to have recovered his senses.
San has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Chue San wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
San has taken the fight to the clinch.
San escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
San moves into the clinch.
Weston tries to pull guard but San holds him up against the cage and eventually Weston drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
San lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weston or not.
San breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
San throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weston is defended easily by San.
San drives through and clinches with Weston against the cage.
San breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chue San is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but San shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
San has taken the fight to the clinch.
San's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
San uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
San closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
San manages to break the clinch.
Weston tries to clinch up but San circles away and keeps his distance.
Weston shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches San napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Weston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, San rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weston's guard! Nice work there by San!
San sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San stands up and waves to Weston to follow him.
Weston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by San.
Weston tries to clinch
and San counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
Weston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so San is just riding it out for now. Weston eventually gives up the hold.
San kicks Weston off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weston shoots in and gets a takedown into San's guard.
San looking to control.
San is looking for a triangle but Weston pushes his legs off easily.
Weston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
San pulls Weston in to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San looking to control.
Weston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
San looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Weston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chue San dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Weston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
San clinches with his opponent.
Weston is trying to drag San to the mat but San just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
San jumps guard and drags Weston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
San looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weston drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Weston off! Weston jumps back into San's guard.
Weston drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Weston off! Weston jumps back into San's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weston is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San has Weston pulled in close to control his posture.
Weston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Weston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
San has his foot on Weston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weston works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
San keeping full guard, as Weston tries to pass.
Weston drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Weston off! Weston jumps back into San's guard.
San throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
San has his foot on Weston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weston works his way back into a safe position though.
Weston got a little sloppy there for a moment and San has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weston has managed to get both his arms back between San's legs - danger averted.
Weston drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Weston off! Weston jumps back into San's guard.
San trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
San keeping full guard, as Weston tries to pass.
San is looking to stand up but Weston isn't so interested in that idea.
Weston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weston pushing down on San's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
San is controlling Weston's trapped leg to prevent Weston from advancing to side control.
Weston is trying to work for a kimura but San is defending well.
San looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weston is looking for a kimura here.
San looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weston is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Weston to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chue San dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Weston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Weston misses with a jab, cross combination.
San defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weston.
San scores with a head kick.
Weston tries to keep at a distance but San has taken the fight into the clinch.
San pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weston won't allow San to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Weston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
San seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
San has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant 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.
Weston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
San is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
San is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weston is controlling him.
Weston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weston drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Weston off! Weston jumps back into San's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San pulls Weston in close to prevent any damage.
Weston drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Weston off! Weston jumps back into San's guard.
Weston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weston being controlled here momentarily.
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.
San throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
San looking for a guillotine here but Weston defends easily.
Weston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weston drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Weston off! Weston jumps back into San's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chue San showed his dominance in that final round.
Well San has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chue San!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kam Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember the Name. Kam Johnson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masatupo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masatupo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Masatupo is in Johnson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masatupo passes into half guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Masatupo passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Masatupo with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Masatupo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Masatupo lands with some strikes.
Masatupo working Johnson over with strikes here.
Masatupo with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masatupo with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Masatupo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Masatupo scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Masatupo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Masatupo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Masatupo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Masatupo lands a big elbow.
Masatupo is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masatupo lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson is rocked!
Masatupo controlling the position easily from mount.
Masatupo with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Masatupo lands a big elbow.
Masatupo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Masatupo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masatupo scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Masatupo working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Masatupo landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Masatupo cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Masatupo with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson tries to hold on but Masatupo pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Masatupo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Masatupo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Masatupo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Masatupo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Masatupo dominating with strikes here.
Masatupo working Johnson over with strikes here.
Masatupo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Masatupo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Masatupo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Masatupo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masatupo looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Masatupo scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Masatupo landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
BOOM! Masatupo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masatupo scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Masatupo cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Masatupo with the ground and pound from mount.
Masatupo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Masatupo landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masatupo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Masatupo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Johnson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Masatupo and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haiki Masatupo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Cleaner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny B Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleaner comes to the cage accompanied by lets go outside the house. Johnny B Good will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Cleaner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny B Good!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
B Good changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cleaner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cleaner can't do much from the bottom here.
B Good throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cleaner works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
B Good wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleaner keeps working.
Cleaner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
B Good missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cleaner keeping hold of B Good's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B Good throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
B Good thows a huge punch but Cleaner dodges it nicely.
Cleaner moves into full guard.
Cleaner managing to control the position.
Cleaner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleaner keeping moving, preventing B Good from controlling successfully.
Cleaner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
B Good trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cleaner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
B Good tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cleaner punching from mount but B Good doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cleaner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cleaner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
B Good wants to get back to his feet.
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.
B Good sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cleaner wants to control but B Good is keeping him busy.
B Good is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleaner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cleaner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down B Good for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andre Cleaner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
B Good fails to land the takedown.
B Good changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cleaner tries to avoid it but B Good manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cleaner to the ground. Cleaner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
B Good shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cleaner but Cleaner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andre Cleaner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny B Good.
Cleaner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cleaner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. B Good swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cleaner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cleaner stopping the sweep attempt from B Good.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaner advances to half guard.
Cleaner is taking a breather. B Good says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cleaner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
B Good is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
B Good is staying active underneath Cleaner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cleaner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleaner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cleaner lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
B Good is looking to improve his position.
B Good really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cleaner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cleaner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
B Good works his way to full guard. Good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if B Good can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cleaner throwing strikes but missing.
Cleaner controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
B Good looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Cleaner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
B Good with a poor takedown
and Cleaner counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleaner trying to control the action but B Good is working from the bottom.
B Good manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cleaner blocking the ground and pound attempt from B Good.
B Good looks to land a strike but Cleaner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
B Good trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cleaner is trying to control the position but B Good postures up.
B Good must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cleaner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cleaner keeping full guard, as B Good tries to pass.
B Good throws a big right hand that misses.
Cleaner working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andre Cleaner.
B Good with a poor takedown
and Cleaner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cleaner is trying to control. B Good wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
B Good keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
B Good is not content to let Cleaner control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaner prevents B Good from improving his position.
Cleaner wants to pass to mount but B Good is defending the position.
Andre Cleaner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
B Good trying to control but Cleaner postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaner wants to free his trapped foot but B Good is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnny B Good has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleaner is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
B Good with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cleaner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in B Good's guard.
Andre Cleaner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny B Good.
Cleaner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cleaner trying to control but B Good is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleaner won't allow B Good to sweep him here.
B Good wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cleaner is now in half guard.
Cleaner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Cleaner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cleaner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Cleaner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ele Loxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Mack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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21
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ele Loxo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Mack!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack cracks Loxo with an open hand slap.
Mack throws a nice looking combination but Loxo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loxo.
Mack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mack misses with a straight right.
Loxo ducks right into an uppercut from Mack.
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loxo moves away.
Mack tries to keep at a distance but Loxo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Mack on the inside.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack tries to circle away but Loxo has him pinned against the cage.
Loxo looking for a takedown.
Loxo tries to pull guard but Mack won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ele Loxo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loxo slips under a jab from Mack.
Mack's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mack duly obliges.
Loxo throws the kick towards the body but Mack avoids it.
Mack misses the jab.
Loxo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack lands a nice looking body shot.
Mack staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mack scores with a nice right hand.
Loxo is rocked!
Mack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loxo.
Oh Loxo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loxo loses concentration momentarily and Mack pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Loxo crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Mack finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Mack!
Simon Mack is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Crabtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cohen Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crabtree comes into the arena with Move Bitch blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Crabtree!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cohen Maloney!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maloney is defended easily by Crabtree.
Maloney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crabtree circles away.
Maloney shoots in for a takedown but Crabtree shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Crabtree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Maloney.
Crabtree misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Maloney or perhaps it was just good defense by Crabtree which made him look bad.
Crabtree misses with a hook. Maloney ducked under it nicely.
Crabtree stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crabtree wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Crabtree as Maloney shoots in.
Crabtree misses with a wild body shot.
Crabtree stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crabtree wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Crabtree misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maloney instigates a clinch.
Crabtree gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maloney.
Maloney tries for a takedown but Crabtree manages to get underhooks.
Maloney is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crabtree pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crabtree is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maloney obliges.
Crabtree working hard to break the clinch.
Maloney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crabtree fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maloney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maloney looks gassed!
Crabtree throws a lazy right hand but Maloney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maloney is defended easily by Crabtree.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree loads up on a big right hand but Maloney slips the punch.
Crabtree misses with a body shot.
Crabtree slaps away a takedown attempt from Maloney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crabtree misses with an uppercut. Maloney saw that one coming.
Crabtree swats away the attempt to clinch by Maloney.
Crabtree misses with a looping left.
Crabtree just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree missing with a left hand there. Maloney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maloney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crabtree avoids it really well and circles away.
Crabtree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnny Crabtree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crabtree cracks a nice hook into Maloney's ribs.
Crabtree paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Cohen Maloney has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crabtree sizes up Maloney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crabtree throws a lazy right hand but Maloney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crabtree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crabtree misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crabtree leaves Maloney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crabtree connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crabtree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maloney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crabtree lands a jab to Maloney's midsection.
Cohen Maloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crabtree scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Cohen Maloney's cut even more.
Maloney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maloney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maloney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crabtree ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crabtree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cohen Maloney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crabtree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maloney manages to avoid it.
Maloney slips under a jab.
No luck for Maloney with that takedown attempt.
Crabtree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crabtree just misses with a punch to the body.
Maloney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crabtree sprawls well. Crabtree wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maloney gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Crabtree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Maloney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crabtree leaves Maloney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maloney is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree misses with a straight left.
Crabtree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Crabtree is winning the standup battle so far.
Crabtree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Crabtree.
Maloney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maloney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crabtree scores with a sloppy right hand. Maloney should have avoided that one.
The cut above Cohen Maloney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crabtree throws a lazy right hand but Maloney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crabtree scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crabtree lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree misses with a body shot.
Maloney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cohen Maloney's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cohen Maloney's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Crabtree!
Johnny Crabtree retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiyoshi Tanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward has chosen Everything in its right place- Radio Head as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Tanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward lands a head shot.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward misses with an uppercut. Tanabe saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Tanabe.
Tanabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward throws out a powerful jab.
Ward takes a swing at Tanabe's ribcage but misses.
Tanabe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Kiyoshi Tanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ward.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Tanabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanabe tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanabe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ward finds it's target.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanabe manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ward misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Tanabe slips the punch.
Tanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanabe ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Tanabe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Tanabe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanabe keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward passes Tanabe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tanabe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward uses his free foot to push down on Tanabe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tanabe.
Ward throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ward postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tanabe looks a forlorn figure.
Ward misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward working for a submission but Tanabe is keeping him at bay.
Ward is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tanabe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tanabe shrugs it off.
Ward throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ward pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ward looking to finish Tanabe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tanabe!
Tanabe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tanabe is breathing heavily.
Tanabe taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tanabe is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanabe taking shots to the head.
Oh Tanabe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ward working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ward raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ward is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Ward!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jik Chuyhn Jyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers has chosen We Run This - Missy Elliot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Powers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jyu - the referee stops the clock and Powers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jyu. Powers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Powers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jyu.
Powers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Powers blocks a head kick by Jyu.
Powers misses the jab.
Jyu stuffs the takedown attempt from Powers. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
Powers has closed the distance and engaged Jyu in a clinch.
Powers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jyu has him pressed against the cage.
Jyu tries to throw a body punch but Powers avoids it by throwing Jyu back against the cage.
Powers tries to circle away but Jyu has him pinned against the cage.
Powers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jyu keeps control of Powers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Powers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jyu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Jyu.
Powers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jyu - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jyu.
Jyu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powers avoids it.
Jyu tries to work over Powers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powers.
Jyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powers.
Jyu keeps control of Powers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Powers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jyu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Powers.
Powers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powers wants a takedown.
Powers is looking to break free of the clinch but Jyu has double underhooks.
Jyu lands a right hand.
Powers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jyu walks away with a smile on his face. Powers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jyu scores with a leg kick.
Jyu missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Powers looks gassed!
Powers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jyu circles away.
Powers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jyu.
Powers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jyu is fending him off so far but Powers persists. Nope, Jyu circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jyu. Jyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Jyu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powers's sensitive parts.
Jyu throws a nice head kick!
Jyu feints and then cracks Powers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powers down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Jyu.
Powers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jyu.
Jyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Powers takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from Jyu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jyu scoring well with a low kick there.
Jyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jyu connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jyu.
A good leg kick by Jyu.
Powers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jyu. Jyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jyu.
Powers is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jyu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Powers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jyu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Powers will feel that in the morning.
Jyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good exchange - Jyu coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyu cracks the inside of Powers's front leg.
Jyu lands a leg kick that knocks Powers off balance momentarily.
Jyu thumps Powers with a low kick.
Jyu cracks the inside of Powers's front leg.
Jyu scores with a nice body kick.
Jyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Powers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jyu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jyu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jyu lands a head kick. Powers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jyu throws a leg kick which misses Powers's front leg but catches the back leg as Powers tries to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jyu.
Jyu pushes Powers away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powers. That did some damage!
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown but Jyu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Powers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powers tries to clinch up.
Jerome Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jyu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jyu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Jyu, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Jyu against the cage but Jyu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Powers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jyu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Jyu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jyu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jerome Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Powers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jyu.
Jyu lands with a slapping head kick.
Powers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jyu.
Powers looks to land a left hand but Jyu moved out of range nicely.
Jyu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jyu fakes the leg kick and cracks Powers in the body.
Jyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powers. That did some damage!
Powers defending well as Jyu loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powers.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Powers.
Jyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Powers takes a step back to recover.
Jyu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Powers avoids a kick to the body.
Powers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
Jyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jyu.
Horrible takedown by Powers or perhaps it was just good defense by Jyu which made him look bad.
Jyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Powers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jyu.
A solid body kick from Jyu.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Jyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jyu scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Jyu as he connects with a hook.
Jyu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jyu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powers. That did some damage!
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Powers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Powers wants to clinch.
Jyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jyu lands a front kick.
Jyu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Powers will feel that in the morning.
Powers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jyu lands a head kick. Powers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Jyu tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jyu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jyu.
Jyu lands a head kick. Powers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Powers shoots in for a double leg but Jyu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jyu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jyu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jyu.
Powers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jyu lands with a kick to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jyu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Jyu.
That kick from Jyu tenderised Powers's leg. Powers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Jyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jyu cracks the inside of Powers's front leg.
Powers walks into a straight right hand from Jyu.
Jyu pushes Powers away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jyu.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jyu. That's going to slow Powers down.
Jyu keeps Powers at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Jyu.
Jyu connects with a high kick.
Jyu moves away from the strike by Powers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jyu. That one must have hurt.
Jyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jyu, right into the meat.
Powers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jyu lands with a nice body kick.
Jyu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jyu throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Powers misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Jyu. No joy for Powers on that attempt.
Jyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jyu, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powers.
Powers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jyu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jyu holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Powers taking a break here but Jyu is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jyu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jyu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jyu won't allow Powers to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Powers is looking for a kimura but Jyu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powers to get the leverage.
Powers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jyu is trying to stand.
Jyu trying to hold on to Powers's head to control him but Powers postures up.
Powers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
Jyu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jyu scores with a spinning back kick!
Powers moves forwards but Jyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Powers works the jab nicely.
Jyu scores with a spinning back kick!
Powers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jyu thows a body kick. Powers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Powers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jyu. Jyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Jyu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powers's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Jyu, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Jyu against the cage but Jyu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jyu thows a body kick. Powers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Powers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jyu.
Jyu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jyu connects with a leg kick. Powers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jyu.
Jyu lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jyu.
Jyu lands a high kick!
Powers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyu lands with a slapping head kick.
Jyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers fails to land with a series of punches.
Powers tries to bum rush Jyu with a series of wild strikes but Jyu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powers. Jyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jyu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jyu slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Powers.
Jyu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jyu throws a front kick that sends Powers stumbling back into the cage.
Powers misses the jab.
Jyu is looking to slow Powers down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jyu swivels and escapes.
Jyu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Jyu.
Powers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jyu tries to avoid it but Powers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jyu to the ground. Jyu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jyu.
Jyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Jyu.
Jyu throws a head kick that misses.
Jyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powers.
Jyu misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powers is defended easily by Jyu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jyu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jyu leaves Powers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jyu thumps Powers with a low kick.
Jyu lands a nice hook to Powers's body. Powers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jyu connects with a leg kick. Powers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jyu throws a head kick that Powers semi-blocks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jyu.
A head kick misses from Jyu.
An inside leg kick lands from Jyu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
Jyu throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu had his way with Jerome Powers in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Powers shoots for a double leg takedown but Jyu sprawls well. He's pushed Powers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jyu avoids the body shot from Powers.
Powers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Jyu.
Powers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jyu defends it nicely.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Powers.
Jyu scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Jyu lands but Powers takes it in his stride.
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jyu.
Jyu is looking to slow Powers down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jyu.
Powers is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jyu connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powers. That did some damage!
Jyu scores with a spinning back kick!
Jyu lands a head kick. Powers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice sprawl there from Jyu as Powers shoots in.
Powers throws a hook to the side of Jyu's head but Jyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jyu feints and then cracks Powers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powers down.
Powers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jyu.
Jyu scores with a leg kick.
Jyu scores with a push kick.
Powers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jyu connects with an inside leg kick.
Jyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jyu delivers a nice body kick.
Jyu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyu lands a high kick!
Jyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jyu.
Powers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jyu can pounce on him.
Jyu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Powers's head.
Powers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jyu circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jyu slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Powers misses the jab.
Jyu lands with a kick to the temple. Powers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powers.
Powers fails to land with a series of punches.
Jyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Powers fails with the takedown.
Jyu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jyu pushes Powers away with a front kick.
Jyu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Powers will feel that in the morning.
Jyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jyu, right into the meat.
That kick from Jyu tenderised Powers's leg. Powers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Powers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Powers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jyu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Powers's head.
Powers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jyu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powers somewhat.
Jyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jyu.
A lazy left from Jyu finds it's target.
Jyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powers.
Powers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jyu pinned against the cage. Jyu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Jyu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jik Chuyhn Jyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jyu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:41
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:41
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
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