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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lange has chosen Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Castle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artie Lange! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Lange throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lange looks to land a left hand but Castle moved out of range nicely. Lange lands with a shot to the body. Nice straight punches there by Lange. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lange. Castle throws a lazy uppercut
and Lange counters with a nice body shot. Castle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lange to counter with a crisp jab. Johnny Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Castle misses with a double jab
and Lange counters with a straight right hand. Lange with a jab. Castle slips under a jab. Lange takes a swing at Castle's ribcage but misses. Castle throws a combination that misses and Lange counters with a right hand to the body. Castle is breathing heavily. Lange fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Oooooh!!! Lange has knocked Castle down with a huge combo! Lange steps away and waves a wobbly Castle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Castle is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Castle has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lange lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Castle head around and knocks him out cold! Lange hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artie Lange!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and aerold firmeza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). firmeza has chosen not afraid as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Bright! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, aerold firmeza! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bright takes a swing at firmeza's ribcage but misses. firmeza tries to clinch but fails miserably and firmeza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. firmeza misses with a jab, cross combination.
firmeza misses with a jab to the body
and Bright counters with a lovely shot to the body. firmeza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bright lands a body shot.
Bright lands a nice shot that snaps firmeza's head back.
Bright stuns firmeza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bright, as that shot connected.
firmeza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bright moves into the clinch. Bright lands an uppercut. Bright breaks the clinch.
Bright shoots in and bounces firmeza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but firmeza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as firmeza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bright lands a couple of digs. Bright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bright's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bright 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. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bright's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Bright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bright won't allow firmeza to get back to his feet. Bright is looking to work some ground and pound but firmeza has wrist control. Bright 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. Bright passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Bright works his way into full mount! Bright looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bright controlling from the full mount. firmeza is bucking up trying to escape but Bright cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
firmeza is rocked! Bright lands a big shot to the head and firmeza winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Bright!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Svenson (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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blake Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Svenson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Svenson tries to clinch enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Svenson tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Svenson tries to clinch but Smith moves away and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Smith circles away from the clinch attempt and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smith thows a body kick. Svenson tries to catch it but that hurt him. Svenson closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage. Smith leaning against his opponent.
Svenson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svenson throws an elbow but misses. Svenson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Svenson throws an elbow that misses.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Ryan Svenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A low kick from Svenson misses and Smith counters with a big head kick but Svenson shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Svenson tries to clinch and Smith counters with an inside leg kick. Svenson misses with a leg kick and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Svenson tries to clinch up and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Svenson closes the distance but Smith moves to the side and Smith counters with a nice body shot. Svenson looks to clinch and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice. Svenson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Svenson wants to clinch and Smith counters with a nice leg kick. Svenson looks to clinch and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svenson thinking. Smith throws a wild body kick that Svenson sees coming a mile off. Svenson rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Svenson. Svenson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Svenson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svenson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Svenson lands a nice elbow. Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Svenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Svenson lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment. Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. Svenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Svenson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Svenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now. Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Svenson has the dominant position. Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Svenson won't want to take too many of those. Nice elbow from Svenson. Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Svenson. Svenson throws an elbow that misses.
Svenson prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Svenson trying to land knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Smith avoiding damage as Svenson throws knees to the body.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Svenson.
Svenson managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Svenson pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Svenson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Svenson moves to clinch but Smith breaks away and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Svenson 's knee. Smith 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. Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Svenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Smith trying to control but Svenson is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith is fighting to break Svenson's control of his arms but Svenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Svenson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Ryan Svenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Svenson wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Svenson is lucky that one didn't land flush. Svenson looks to clinch and Smith counters with a big head kick but Svenson shrugs it off. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith. Svenson closes the distance looking to clinch and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Svenson thows a leg kick but Smith checks it and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Svenson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Svenson tries to clinch up and Smith counters with a left to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Smith dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith lands a high kick!
Svenson closes the distance looking to clinch and Smith counters with a leg kick. A low kick from Svenson is predictable there and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Svenson throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely. Svenson throws a leg kick and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Svenson tries to clinch and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Svenson shrugs it off. Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svenson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Svenson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Svenson tries to clinch but Smith moves away and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice. Blake Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Svenson moves to clinch but Smith breaks away and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Svenson is lucky that one didn't land flush. Svenson tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance. Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Svenson tries to clinch up and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Svenson closes the distance but Smith moves to the side and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Svenson shrugs it off. Smith with a poor takedown and Svenson counters with a nice leg kick. Svenson tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Smith counter with a right hand. Svenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A low kick from Svenson misses and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Svenson in his tracks momentarily. Svenson closes the distance looking to clinch and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Svenson in his tracks momentarily. Svenson closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Svenson looks to clinch and Smith counters with a takedown into side control. Svenson can't do much from the bottom here. Smith trying to control the action but Svenson is working from the bottom. Svenson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Svenson wants to control but Smith is having none of it. Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. Svenson wants to control but Smith is having none of it. Smith prevents Svenson from getting the reversal. Smith wants to control the pace but Svenson is squirming around nicely. Smith avoids the attempt from Svenson to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Svenson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Svenson wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away. Svenson is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea. Svenson wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away. Svenson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svenson can do anything to dispel that myth. Smith avoids the attempt from Svenson to control. Smith tries to push Svenson's head away but Svenson is holding on tight. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Smith dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Svenson tries to clinch but Smith moves away and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Svenson 's knee. Smith scores with a head kick. Svenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Svenson darts in trying to clinch and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Svenson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Svenson wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smith circles away from the clinch attempt and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. Svenson pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position. Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Svenson is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round. Svenson seems keen to control Smith's posture. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Svenson wasn't active enough on the ground. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Svenson darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage. Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Svenson closes the distance and clinches. Smith tries to pull guard but Svenson holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Svenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith takes an elbow to the temple. Svenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Svenson throws an elbow that misses.
Svenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Svenson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Svenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it. Svenson is struggling to control the position. Svenson throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svenson throws an elbow but misses. Svenson lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Svenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now. Svenson pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Svenson lands a nice elbow. Svenson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Svenson. Svenson lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. Smith blocks an elbow strike. Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svenson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svenson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Svenson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svenson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow. Svenson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith. Smith blocks an elbow strike from Svenson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svenson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow. Svenson lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Svenson wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range. Svenson takes the fight into the clinch. Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Svenson.
Svenson lands a nice elbow. Svenson lands a damaging elbow. Svenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svenson.
Svenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it. Svenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Svenson throws an elbow that misses.
Svenson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Smith manages to break the clinch.
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. Svenson closes the distance looking to clinch and Smith counters with a solid body kick. Blake Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Svenson closes the distance but Smith moves to the side and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Svenson misses and Smith counters with a head kick. Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blake Smith is winning the standup battle so far. Svenson tries to clinch up and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Svenson thows a leg kick but Smith checks it and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Svenson clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage. Ryan Svenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Svenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Smith. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeranimo Milner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lamar Lewis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeranimo Milner! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Milner cracks Lewis with an open hand slap. Milner shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well. Lewis thows a body shot but no joy. Milner misses with a straight left. Milner shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Milner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jeranimo Milner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lewis is looking to clinch but Milner is avoiding it.
Lewis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lewis misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Milner. Milner lands with an overhand left. Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch. Lewis misses with a double jab
and Milner counters with a straight right hand. Milner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Milner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head. Milner not landing any meaningful shots this time. Milner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Milner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Milner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milner. Milner thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lewis to regain full guard. Milner throws a big right hand that misses. Milner throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely. Milner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Milner throwing strikes but missing.
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. Milner trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Milner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Milner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Milner passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Milner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lewis is breathing heavily. Milner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Lewis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milner is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lewis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Milner. Milner is in close to Lewis's body, working some short punches and elbows. Milner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lewis has momentary wrist control but Milner slips an elbow through the middle. Milner is stalling in the full guard. Milner thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Milner looking to pass the guard. Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milner. Milner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milner. Milner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Milner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Milner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeranimo Milner dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Milner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Milner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Milner shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Milner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Milner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Milner thows a big elbow that misses. Lewis keeping moving, preventing Milner from controlling successfully. Milner stands up over Lewis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milner.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Milner lands a couple of decent looking shots. Milner thows a big elbow that misses. Milner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Lewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lewis keeping moving, preventing Milner from controlling successfully. Milner throws a big right hand that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Milner's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Milner wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Milner throws a big right hand that misses. Milner landing with the ground and pound. Milner cracks Lewis with a solid left hand. Milner wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving. Milner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lewis's guard. 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. Milner connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple. Lewis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Milner.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milner throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely. Lewis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Milner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Milner thows a big elbow that misses. Milner trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom. Milner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Milner controls from within his opponent's guard. Lewis keeping moving, preventing Milner from controlling successfully. Milner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Milner wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Milner scores with a decent looking elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeranimo Milner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lewis moves out of range as Milner strikes. Milner misses with a wild body shot. Milner lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Milner throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut. Milner closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage. Milner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks. Milner tries for a takedown but Lewis manages to get underhooks.
Lewis lands a shot to the body. Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch. Lewis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lewis.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body. Lewis lands with a left to the head. Good body shot from Lewis.
Lewis lands a right hand. A right hook to the body lands for Lewis.
Lewis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lewis lands an uppercut. Lewis lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis lands a body punch. Milner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A short right from Lewis. A frustrated look appears on Milner's face as he tries to break the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Lewis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Milner has Lewis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lewis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Milner closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Milner pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lamar Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeranimo Milner. Milner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milner circles away quickly and effectively. Milner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lewis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Milner. Lewis stalling.
Milner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks. Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lewis manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Milner tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
Lewis has Milner up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lewis as the two fighters clinch.
Lewis is pressed up against the cage. Milner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewis down to the mat. Lewis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lewis pushes Milner up against the cage in a clinch. Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside. Milner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lewis lands a nice uppercut. Lewis stalling against the cage.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lewis rushes Milner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Milner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Milner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nice sprawl there from Lewis as Milner shoots in. Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lewis tries to clinch but Milner moves out of range. Milner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away. Lewis wants to clinch up but Milner keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it. Lewis dips to his left and cracks Milner with an uppercut! Milner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis. Lewis moves forwards but Milner connects with a nice, crisp jab. Milner misses with a hook
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut. Lewis clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis works on Milner's body with a couple of short punches. Lewis lands with a right to the head. Milner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lewis is leaning against Milner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lewis taking a breather. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis. Lewis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milner. Milner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Milner tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milner backwards. Lewis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milner backwards. Milner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Lewis. Lewis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lewis pushes Milner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lewis lands with a left to the head. Lewis stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Milner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milner backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milner is rocked! Lewis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Milner is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him? Lewis controlling the action here for a moment.
Milner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Lamar Lewis showed his dominance in that final round. I think Milner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeranimo Milner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Morrison 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Morrison! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Malone! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morrison on the side of the head. Morrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Morrison is looking for a kimura but Malone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison to get the leverage. Morrison wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy. Malone is trying to get back to full guard. Malone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Morrison wasn't doing enough on the ground. Malone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jay Morrison has been cut. Malone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malone 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 Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Morrison looks for a takedown but Malone sprawls well. Morrison is breathing heavily. Malone tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it. Malone throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it. Malone drops Morrison with a naaaaasty hook - Morrison is in real trouble here! Malone dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Malone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Venelin Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominoe Knocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molotov's entrance music is Razor. A fine choice. Knocks has chosen Who's Real - Jadakiss as his entrance music. Venelin Molotov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Venelin Molotov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominoe Knocks! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knocks takes a swing at Molotov's ribcage but misses. A punch combination from Molotov misses. Knocks misses with a right hand enabling Molotov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Dominoe Knocks has been cut. Molotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knocks manages to avoid it. Molotov looks to land a left hand but Knocks moved out of range nicely. Molotov lands a left and a right that sends Knocks crashing to the canvas! Molotov dives into mount looking to finish!
Knocks is rocked! Molotov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knocks is looking to escape. Knocks is still in real trouble! Can Molotov finish him? Molotov looking to control and managing it successfully. Knocks seems to have recovered his senses. Molotov prevents Knocks from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round. Molotov controlling from mount. Molotov wants to control but instead Knocks manages to regain half guard. Molotov is looking to take a break and control but Knocks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Venelin Molotov wasn't doing enough on the ground. Knocks misses with a body kick. Knocks scores with a nice body kick.
Molotov is breathing heavily. Molotov throws a series of punches but Knocks moves out of range. Knocks looks to land a body kick but Molotov moved away. Molotov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knocks counters with a right hand that sends Molotov tumbling to the canvas! Can Knocks finish him? He dives into Molotov's guard looking to do just that!
Molotov is rocked!
It looks like Venelin Molotov has been cut. Molotov wants to stand up but Knocks is controlling him. Oh Molotov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Knocks lands a couple of digs. Knocks lands a couple of elbows. Knocks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Knocks advances position into side control! Molotov seems to have got his legs back now. Knocks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Molotov is trying to control Knocks's posture but Knocks avoids it. Knocks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Molotov has escaped the position, nice work there. Knocks landing a few strikes. Knocks in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Molotov looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Knocks turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominoe Knocks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Gnocci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama said "Knock You Out". Salvador Alves had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Alves! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Gnocci! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gnocci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Alves misses the body punch and Gnocci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Salvador Alves has been cut. Alves swinging wildly here.
Gnocci connects with a right hand. Alves shakes it off. Gnocci throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease. Gnocci misses with a takedown attempt and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Alves cracks a nice hook into Gnocci's ribs. Gnocci throws a combination that misses and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gnocci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gnocci looks gassed! Gnocci takes one to the chin there. Gnocci misses with a double jab
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gnocci is rocked! Alves connects with a superb combination that knocks Gnocci out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Alves before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gnocci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Salvador Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulle Slapajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eulle Slapajo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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, Ano Aukanaii! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eulle Slapajo! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slapajo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ano Aukanaii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slapajo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A slow jab from Slapajo misses its intended target. Aukanaii fails with a takedown attempt. Slapajo works over Aukanaii's head and body with a nice combination. Aukanaii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slapajo counters with a straight right hand. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aukanaii. Slapajo with a hook. Slapajo throws a right and a left that both miss. Aukanaii throws a lazy uppercut
and Slapajo counters with a two punch combo. Slapajo ducks right into an uppercut from Aukanaii. Aukanaii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Slapajo lands with a shot to the body. Aukanaii shoots in looking for a takedown. Slapajo tries to sprawl out of it but Aukanaii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slapajo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slapajo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aukanaii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters circle momentarily. Slapajo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Aukanaii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slapajo.
Aukanaii scores with a three punch combo!
Slapajo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aukanaii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slapajo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Slapajo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Aukanaii misses with a low kick.
Slapajo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aukanaii's head backwards. Aukanaii misses with a few strikes there.
Slapajo looks to land a combination but Aukanaii avoids it well. Aukanaii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slapajo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Aukanaii throws a strike aimed at the side of Slapajo's head but Slapajo avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aukanaii works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Slapajo parries the strikes from Aukanaii easily there. Aukanaii is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Slapajo to escape.
Aukanaii lands a nice forearm strike. Slapajo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Slapajo is looking to regain half guard here but Aukanaii keeps moving and retains side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aukanaii throws a strike aimed at the side of Slapajo's head but Slapajo avoids it well. Aukanaii looks up at the clock and then as Slapajo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aukanaii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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! Slapajo is trying to get back to his feet. Aukanaii scoring with punches from side control. Aukanaii lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slapajo parries the strikes from Aukanaii easily there. Aukanaii is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Slapajo to escape.
Aukanaii in side control, throwing shots but Slapajo defends. Slapajo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aukanaii cracks Slapajo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Aukanaii immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Slapajo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Aukanaii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ano Aukanaii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Monster as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Drake! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Smith! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Drake looks to clinch and Smith counters with a straight right hand. Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake. Drake moves away from the strike by Smith. Drake leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Drake closes the distance looking to clinch and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage. Smith lands with a right to the head. Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily. Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Smith misses with a hook
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Adam Smith has been cut. Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith. Nate Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Smith. Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch. Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely. Drake looks to clinch and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Drake is trying to break free. Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drake jumps guard but Smith stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith is working Drake over against the cage. Drake has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment. Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drake prevents it.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Drake lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover. Smith looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake. Drake wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drake really felt that one! Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Smith on that attempt. Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smith scores with a takedown into Drake's guard. Smith wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Drake. Drake keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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. Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Drake. Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Smith keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Smith dominated that round. The cut man is working on Adam Smith'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.
Drake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drake. Smith breaks from the clinch.
Drake needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there. Smith closes the distance and clinches. Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks. Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nate Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Drake misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body. A jab from Drake does it's job there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith rushes Drake and presses him up against the cage. Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand. Drake wants to clinch letting Smith counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drake closes the distance looking to clinch and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Drake misses the body punch and Smith counters with a nice leg kick. Smith gets a clinch. Drake is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Smith trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away. Smith escapes and gets back to his feet. Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drake stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. Drake tries to clinch and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick. Adam Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup. Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Smith scores with a push kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand. Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drake's head. Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Drake throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Drake was not able to check. Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving. Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake which made him look bad. Nate Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Smith. Smith shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense. Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick. Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot. A head kick from Smith lands but Drake takes it in his stride. Drake tries to clinch but Smith moves away and Smith counters by clinching up. Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Smith avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Drake was not able to check. Smith closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drake manages to pull guard.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet. Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drake, up you get! Drake connects with a crisp jab. Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake tries to clinch up enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. A slapping body kick lands there for Smith. Smith instigates a clinch. Drake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Smith breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smith moves away from the strike by Drake. Drake throws a right and a left that both miss. Drake moves into range and clinches up with Smith. Smith breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Adam Smith's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away. Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Drake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Drake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drake will feel that in the morning. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Drake shrugs it off though. Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Drake tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Smith counters with an inside leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Drake throws a combination that misses and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith connects with an inside leg kick. Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage! Smith shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily. Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drake's head. Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Drake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Smith with a nice cross. Drake misses with a right hand and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Drake is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Smith shoots in and bounces Drake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith 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. Smith preventing the sweep. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith 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. Smith pushes Drake off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake. Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Drake stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts. Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Drake blocks the body kick.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drake's guard now. Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Drake. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith looking to pass the guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Smith really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Adam Smith's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drake wants to clinch. A good leg kick by Smith. Smith rushes Drake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smith shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily. Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drake tries to clinch enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat. Smith clinches up with Drake and pushes him back against the cage. Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Drake shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Smith throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it. Smith staying out of range there. Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith. The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith tries to advance to mount but Drake instead regains half guard. Drake is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Smith controlling the action here. Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith. Smith prevents Drake from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drake sees it coming and defends easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working. Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. Adam Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Smith stalling. Drake is not content to let Smith control the position. Smith controlling the action here. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Smith tries to pass to full mount but Drake defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adam Smith. Drake loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch. Smith scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Smith dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Adam Smith'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. This is the final round!
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Drake tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Drake 's knee. Smith pushes Drake up against the cage in a clinch. Drake is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position. Drake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Drake tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Drake tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage. Drake tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage. Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away. Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Smith throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it. Drake will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Drake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away. Smith moves into the clinch. Drake tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drake has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position. Smith looking to pass the guard. Smith stands and steps away. Drake gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Drake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith clinches up against the cage. Drake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Drake avoids the head kick by Smith.
Drake wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith takes the fight into the clinch. Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage. Drake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Drake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Drake darts in trying to clinch and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick. Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Smith fails with a takedown attempt. Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet. Drake throws a combination that misses and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Smith connects with a leg kick. Drake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drake tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch. Smith effectively controlling the action here. Drake working hard to break the clinch. Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smith works over Drake's head and body with a nice combination. Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Drake steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt. Drake tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt. Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Drake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drake fails to pull guard.
Smith works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches. Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard. Drake is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Drake trying to control from the bottom.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake gets back to full guard.
Nate Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Smith wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving. Smith slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Drake.
And that's the end of the fight! Adam Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Smith! Adam Smith retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Skorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christ comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in it's right place. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Christ! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Skorski! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Skorski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Christ misses with a wild body shot. Skorski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
A lazy left from Christ finds it's target. Christ looks to land a left hand but Skorski moved out of range nicely. Skorski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christ moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Christ connects with a looping right hand.
Skorski misses with a looping right. Christ uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skorski has time to react. Christ shoots in and gets a takedown into Skorski's guard. Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Skorski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Christ pushes down on Skorski's leg and manages to get into half guard. Christ is looking for a kimura here.
Christ is trying to control the action in half guard but Skorski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Christ looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Skorski actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Skorski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Christ is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Skorski reverses the position - he's now on top in Christ's guard. Christ might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Skorski wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving. Skorski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christ manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skorski has Christ in his guard.
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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Skorski keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully. Christ passes easily into side control. Nice work. Skorski trying to control but Christ flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Skorski covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Skorski fending off the submission attempt from Christ. Skorski tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skorski breaks Christ's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Skorski wants to stand and escape but instead Christ has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Christ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skorski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Christ throws a big right hand that misses. Christ distracts Skorski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Christ is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skorski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skorski has escaped and now he's on top! Skorski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christ is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Skorski, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Christ wants to control from the top but Skorski keeps moving. Christ engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Skorski wants to sweep here but Christ controlling him for the moment. Christ slips nicely into half guard. Skorski is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Skorski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Christ's guard now. Skorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Skorski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christ is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Skorski, into his guard. Christ advances position into side control! Christ scores with a couple of short elbows. Christ is looking to take a break and control but Skorski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Skorski is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Christ advances nicely into full mount. Christ looking to secure an arm triangle but Skorski defends it well. Christ trying to control but Skorski is having none of it. Christ with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Skorski tries to hold on but Christ pushes him away. Skorski taking shots to the head. Christ looking to control but Skorski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Christ with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Christ trying to control but he's not successful this time. Christ with the ground and pound from mount. Christ working Skorski over with strikes here. Christ is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skorski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Christ 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 Christ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ retains his lightweight title!
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