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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thabiso Rowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Sviridov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexey Sviridov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Thabiso Rowan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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202 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thabiso Rowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexey Sviridov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sviridov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rowan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sviridov is trying to maintain the position but Rowan is very close to passing his half guard.
Sviridov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sviridov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sviridov, not yet.
Sviridov controlling Rowan's posture.
Sviridov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexey Sviridov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rowan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sviridov throws a shot to the body.
Rowan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sviridov. Sviridov obviously looking to wear him down.
Rowan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sviridov to the mat! Sviridov manages to get full guard.
Rowan stops Sviridov from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rowan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sviridov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rowan preventing the sweep.
Sviridov is looking to stand up but Rowan isn't so interested in that idea.
Rowan lands a couple of digs.
Sviridov 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.
Sviridov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sviridov looks gassed!
Sviridov looking to control.
Rowan lands a couple of elbows.
Rowan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rowan stands up over Sviridov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rowan scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rowan landing with the ground and pound.
Rowan postures up and lands a big shot to Sviridov's brow.
Sviridov trying to keep a closed guard but Rowan is proving a slippery customer.
Sviridov wants to hit a switch here but Rowan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sviridov there!
Rowan lands a big shot there that rocks Sviridov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rowan with good strikes from the mount here!
Rowan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rowan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sviridov is looking to improve his position but Rowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Sviridov taking shots to the head.
Sviridov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rowan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rowan.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rowan working Sviridov over with strikes here.
Rowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sviridov is looking to escape.
Sviridov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rowan with a couple of short strikes.
Sviridov tries to lock up and control but Rowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rowan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sviridov tries to hold on but Rowan pushes him away.
BOOM! Rowan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rowan lands a heavy elbow.
Rowan has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sviridov's face.
Rowan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sviridov wants to control but Rowan is having none of it.
Rowan cracks Sviridov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowan is landing with some decent strikes but Sviridov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Rowan.
Rowan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sviridov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sviridov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sviridov tries to reverse the position but Rowan maintains control.
Sviridov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rowan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sviridov?
Rowan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rowan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rowan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sviridov working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sviridov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rowan working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thabiso Rowan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Rowan with that takedown attempt.
Rowan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sviridov swivels and escapes.
Sviridov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sviridov throws the left hand but Rowan avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Rowan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thabiso Rowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowan closes the distance and clinches up with Sviridov, looking for a takedown. Rowan pushes Sviridov against the ropes but Sviridov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sviridov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowan shoots in and drives through. Sviridov sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rowan shoots in looking for a takedown. Sviridov tries to sprawl out of it but Rowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sviridov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Sviridov catches Rowan right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sviridov misses the shot to the body.
Rowan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sviridov was covering up waiting for the punch and Rowan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sviridov pushes Rowan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rowan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sviridov misses the jab.
Rowan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sviridov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sviridov stuns Rowan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rowan ducks under a wild hook from Sviridov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sviridov thumps Rowan with a low kick.
Rowan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sviridov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rowan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sviridov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rowan rushes Sviridov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sviridov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rowan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sviridov lands a right hand.
Rowan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sviridov tries to break the clinch but Rowan is controlling the position.
Sviridov has a couple of punches blocked by Rowan.
A short uppercut from Sviridov.
Sviridov wants to get back to striking at distance but Rowan won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sviridov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rowan looking for a takedown.
Rowan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rowan can't get the takedown.
Rowan blocks an uppercut.
Sviridov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rowan's elbow.
Sviridov lands with a short shot to the head.
Rowan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sviridov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sviridov's corner calls for a 1-2. Sviridov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sviridov.
Thabiso Rowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rowan takes one to the side of the head.
Rowan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sviridov lands a head shot.
Rowan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thabiso Rowan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sviridov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sviridov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rowan on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sviridov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexey Sviridov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sviridov connects with a nice looking jab.
Sviridov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rowan's head backwards.
Sviridov scores with a jab to the head.
Sviridov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sviridov feints and then cracks Rowan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rowan down.
Sviridov misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Sviridov.
Sviridov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rowan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sviridov lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Sviridov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sviridov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sviridov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rowan is controlling him.
Rowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rowan postures up in Sviridov's guard and throws a big left but Sviridov blocks it.
Thabiso Rowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rowan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sviridov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Rowan trying to control the position.
Rowan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rowan tries to get out of the position.
Rowan keeping moving, preventing Sviridov from controlling successfully.
Sviridov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sviridov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowan working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sviridov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rowan keeping moving, preventing Sviridov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexey Sviridov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rowan misses with a takedown attempt
and Sviridov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rowan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rowan instigates a clinch.
Rowan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thabiso Rowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sviridov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rowans head.
Sviridov is pressed up against the ropes. Rowan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sviridov down to the mat. Sviridov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sviridov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sviridov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sviridov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rowan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sviridov can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sviridov lands with an uppercut that bounces Rowan off the ropes and back into rage.
Sviridov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left lands for Sviridov.
Rowan tries for a takedown but Sviridov circles away easily
and Sviridov counters with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sviridov. That's going to slow Rowan down.
Sviridov sizes up Rowan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sviridov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rowan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sviridov connects with a right hand. Rowan shakes it off.
Rowan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sviridov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Sviridov.
Sviridov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Sviridov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sviridov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rowan tries for a takedown but Sviridov circles away easily
and Sviridov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sviridov scores with a three punch combo!
Rowan fails with the takedown
and Sviridov counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Sviridov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sviridov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sviridov lands a jab to Rowan's midsection.
Sviridov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sviridov scores with a nice right hand.
Sviridov lands the left hand.
Sviridov throws a hook to the side of Rowan's head but Rowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rowan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sviridov counters with a good low kick that Rowan was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sviridov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rowan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sviridov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rowan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rowan tries to clinch there but Sviridov circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Rowan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rowan misses with a takedown attempt
and Sviridov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rowan with a poor takedown
and Sviridov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rowan really felt that one!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sviridov. That's going to slow Rowan down.
Rowan misses with a takedown
and Sviridov counters with a good low kick that Rowan was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sviridov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Rowan shoots and misses
and Sviridov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sviridov cracks Rowan with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Sviridov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sviridov 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... Alexey Sviridov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Courage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Courage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
Andrews fails to land with a series of punches.
Courage shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews scores with a nice head shot.
Courage closes the distance and pushes Andrews back into the ropes.
Courage breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Andrews finds it's target.
Andrews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrews swings for the body but Courage moves out of range.
Courage tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrews lands a body shot.
Courage tries to sprawl but Andrews drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Courage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrews's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Courage's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Courage on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courage throwing sloppy strikes.
Courage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Courage lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andrews is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Courage gets his way!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courage throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Andrews prevents Courage from getting a body triangle.
Courage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courage throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Courage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Courage is looking for the choke from the back position but Andrews is controlling his hands well.
Courage tries to keep control of the position but Andrews is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Courage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andrews kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Andrews rolls, trying to escape but Courage keeps control of the position.
Courage scores with punches to the body.
Courage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Courage is looking for the choke from the back position but Andrews is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Courage dominated that round.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andrews looks to land a combination. Courage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ryan Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrews looks to land a combination but Courage avoids it well.
Courage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andrews.
Courage wants to clinch.
Ryan Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Andrews.
Courage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Courage misses with a takedown
and Andrews counters with a left and a right that stings Courage.
Andrews closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Courage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Courage is looking to escape.
Courage manages to get to full guard.
Courage trying to keep a closed guard but Andrews is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andrews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Courage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Courage is breathing heavily.
Andrews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Courage has wrist control.
Andrews throws a strike but Courage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Courage 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courage pushing down on Andrews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It looks like Courage is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control from the bottom.
Courage tries to stand and escape but Andrews is controlling the position.
Courage stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Some wild striking there from Courage.
Andrews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews works over Courage's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Courage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrews throws a sloppy head kick and Courage moves out of range easily.
Courage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Courage's hands.
Good exchange - Andrews coming out on top.
Courage pushes Andrews up against the ropes in a clinch.
Courage is trying to drag Andrews to the mat but Andrews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Andrews tries to break the clinch but Courage is controlling the position.
Andrews wants to break free but Courage has control.
A head punch on the inside from Courage fails to land.
Courage tries a knee to the head but Andrews blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Andrews 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. 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.
Courage tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Andrews counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Courage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Courage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrews defends well.
Andrews throws and elbow that misses. Courage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andrews's guard. Nice move by Courage!
Andrews 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.
Courage is looking to stand up but Andrews won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andrews is trying to control Courage's posture but Courage avoids it.
Courage is looking to take a break and control but Andrews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Courage is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrews is defending well.
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.
Courage stands up.
Andrews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Courage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Courage wants to clinch.
Courage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice combination there by Andrews.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the body.
Courage tries to clinch there but Andrews circles away.
Courage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Courage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Courage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrews.
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Courage tries to hold on but Andrews postures up.
Courage regains half guard.
Courage is trying to control but can't.
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Courage misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Andrews thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Courage's head.
Courage pushes Andrews off looking to stand but Andrews dives back in and keeps control.
Courage trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andrews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Andrews!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Surya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colt Carter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Surya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colt Carter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surya thows a body kick. Carter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Surya.
Carter looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surya lands a big head kick that sends Carter tumbling to the mat! Surya takes a step backwards and waves Carter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Colt Carter has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Surya.
Surya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Surya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carter if he has to take too many more of those.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Surya.
Surya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Surya thows a body kick. Carter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Surya throws a front kick that sends Carter stumbling back into the ropes.
A head kick from Surya lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
Surya lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carter takes a step back to recover.
Surya lands a big head kick that sends Carter tumbling to the mat! Surya takes a step backwards and waves Carter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Carter is rocked!
A head kick by Surya - that's a beauty! Carter is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Surya can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Surya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emile Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Daebak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emile Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Maki Daebak!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daebak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaston.
Gaston looks to land a right hand but Daebak moved out of range.
No joy there for Gaston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daebak throws a leg kick that misses.
Gaston throws the left hand but Daebak avoids the punch easily.
Gaston lands the left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Gaston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaston.
Gaston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daebak was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaston.
Gaston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daebak is fending him off so far but Gaston persists. Nope, Daebak circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaston scores with a nice right hand.
Gaston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daebak.
Daebak is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaston tries to bum rush Daebak with a series of wild strikes but Daebak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaston missing with a left hand there. Daebak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daebak stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak is looking to chop away at Gaston's legs.
Gaston has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emile Gaston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daebak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaston shoots in looking for a takedown but Daebak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gaston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daebak throws out a leg kick but Gaston moves out of range and Daebak only half commits.
A head kick from Daebak lands but Gaston takes it in his stride.
Gaston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daebak's waist but Daebak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaston off to one side.
Gaston checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaston tries for a takedown but Daebak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gaston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaston lands an overhand right.
Gaston shoots in but Daebak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaston throws a jab when Daebak was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Daebak.
Gaston avoids the head kick by Daebak.
Daebak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaston.
Daebak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaston checks a low kick from Daebak.
Gaston shoots in looking for a takedown. Daebak tries to sprawl out of it but Gaston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Daebak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gaston showed some decent athleticism there.
Gaston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daebak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaston seems to be working for a kimura but Daebak defends the submission attempt.
Gaston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Daebak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daebak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daebak is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gaston, into his guard.
Gaston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Daebak is now in half guard.
Daebak is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gaston wants to improve his position but Daebak is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maki Daebak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daebak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daebak thuds his shin into the meat of Gaston's side.
Gaston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daebak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gaston tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaston throws out a loose jab but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daebak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daebak.
Gaston just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaston. That snapped Daebak's head back.
A low kick from Gaston is predictable there
and Daebak counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Gaston lands.
Daebak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daebak counters with a nice kick to the body.
Emile Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daebak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaston shoots and misses
and Daebak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emile Gaston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daebak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Daebak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Daebak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gaston doesn't seem phased though.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Gaston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daebak ducks under a wild hook from Gaston.
Gaston misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daebak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gaston fails with the takedown
and Daebak counters with a thumping low kick.
Gaston connects with a looping right hand.
Daebak cracks the inside of Gaston's front leg.
Maki Daebak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daebak misses with a combination
and Gaston counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaston misses with a takedown
and Daebak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daebak moves out of range as Gaston strikes.
Gaston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daebak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak throws a low kick but Gaston moves out of range easily.
Gaston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daebak throws a looping overhand right but Gaston ducks down to avoid it.
Gaston misses with a takedown attempt
and Daebak counters with an outside leg kick.
Gaston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gaston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daebak ducks under a wild hook from Gaston.
Gaston shoots and misses
and Daebak counters with a low kick, right behind Gaston 's knee.
Gaston misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daebak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Daebak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gaston misses with a hook to the body
and Daebak counters with an outside leg kick.
Daebak throws a leg kick which misses Gaston's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaston tries to avoid it.
Gaston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gaston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daebak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab lands there for Daebak.
Gaston moves out of range of the leg kick from Daebak.
Daebak tries to bum rush Gaston with a series of wild strikes but Gaston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daebak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaston.
Daebak throws a low kick, looking for Gaston's leg but Gaston calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Daebak.
Gaston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daebak moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daebak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daebak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daebak throws a head kick but Gaston moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Daebak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gaston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daebak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gaston is in Daebak's guard.
Daebak keeping moving, preventing Gaston from controlling successfully.
Gaston wants to pass the guard but Daebak is keeping the position.
Gaston trying to control the position from guard on top but Daebak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emile Gaston has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Daebak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daebak throws a wild body kick that Gaston sees coming a mile off.
Gaston misses the body punch
and Daebak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaston's knee momentarily.
Gaston misses with a body shot
and Daebak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daebak misses with a head kick.
Daebak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daebak leaves Gaston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gaston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebak stops Gaston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gaston goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Daebak turns into him and now he's in Gaston's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaston is on top in guard.
Gaston trying to control but Daebak is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daebak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daebak has escaped and now he's on top!
Gaston wants to sweep here but Daebak controlling him for the moment.
Maki Daebak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Gaston is looking to sweep but instead, Daebak has passed into half guard.
Emile Gaston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaston wants to improve his position but Daebak is controlling well.
Gaston gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daebak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emile Gaston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daebak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maki Daebak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garo Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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28
194 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garo Gambini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moxon fails to land with a series of punches.
Moxon misses with a body shot.
Moxon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambini stuffs the takedown.
A head kick from Moxon lands but Gambini takes it in his stride.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxon.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Moxon connects with a crisp jab.
Gambini jabs at Moxon's body.
Moxon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moxon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gambini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moxon slips a jab from Gambini.
Gambini jabs Moxon right on the nose. Moxon blinks but takes it well.
Moxon slips a straight right by Gambini.
Moxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Moxon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moxon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Gambini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Gambini.
Moxon scores with a sloppy right hand. Gambini should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moxon manages to avoid it.
Gambini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gambini.
Garo Gambini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxon moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moxon.
Moxon is trying to stall.
Moxon lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambini.
Gambini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gambini presses Moxon against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moxons head.
Moxon takes a shot to the head.
Moxon is trying to break the clinch but Gambini is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Gambini.
Moxon looks gassed!
Moxon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gambini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Moxon.
Moxon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Moxon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxon goes for a takedown attempt but Gambini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moxon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gambini.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini scores with a nice head shot.
Gambini lands a nice hook to Moxon's body. Moxon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gambini scores with the left hand. Moxon knows he should have avoided that one.
Gambini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moxon counters with a straight right hand.
Gambini connects with a body shot that sends Moxon's belly button to the back.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini connects with a crisp jab.
Moxon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gambini digs a right hand underneath Moxon's ribcage. Moxon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Gambini - that landed with a thud.
Gambini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moxon up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Gambini.
Gambini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moxon.
Gambini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moxon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini is leaning against Moxon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gambini lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Gambini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gambini pushes Moxon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gambini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini works on Moxon's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Gambini.
Nice body punch from Gambini.
Gambini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gambini gets through Moxon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gambini cracks Moxon with a nice body shot.
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Gambini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gambini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gambini.
Gambini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moxon misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Gambini is working Moxon over against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
Gambini stalling against the ropes.
Gambini prevents the takedown attempt.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moxon.
Gambini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gambini is working Moxon over against the ropes.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini lands a body punch.
Moxon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Moxon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Gambini as the two fighters clinch.
Gambini trying to control the position but instead, Moxon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gambini into the ropes.
Gambini is working Moxon over against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gambini lands a left hand.
Gambini lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
A short body shot lands from Gambini as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garo Gambini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gambini scores with a nice head shot.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Moxon's head.
Moxon loads up on a big right hand but Gambini slips the punch.
Moxon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxon.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
Nice shot by Gambini.
Moxon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
A right-left combo lands from Gambini.
Moxon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonathan Moxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gambini lands a body shot.
Moxon is breathing heavily.
Gambini cracks Moxon with a good jab.
Moxon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gambini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moxons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moxon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moxon.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook.
Gambini cracks Moxon with a good jab.
Gambini cracks Moxon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gambini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gambini scores with a body shot.
Gambini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moxon can do to turn this around?
Gambini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moxon momentarily.
Gambini lands with a shot to the body.
Gambini cracks Moxon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moxon moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Gambini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moxon on the side of the head.
Gambini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Gambini. Beautiful body shot.
Moxon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gambini works over Moxon's head and body with a nice combination.
Gambini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Gambini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moxon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini closes the distance and clinches.
Moxon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Gambini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gambini.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gambini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Gambini.
A right hook to the body lands for Gambini.
Gambini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moxon.
Garo Gambini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Gambini is leaning against Moxon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gambini pushes Moxon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gambini.
Gambini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moxon.
Gambini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moxon or not.
Gambini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moxon or not.
Moxon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
A right hand to the body from Gambini.
A frustrated look appears on Moxon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gambini lands with a right to the head.
Gambini's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gambini lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Gambini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gambini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gambini looking to stall.
Gambini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moxon.
Gambini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moxon.
Gambini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gambini lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gambini.
Gambini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moxon or not.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gambini stalling.
Gambini lands with a right to the head.
Gambini gets through Moxon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gambini as the two fighters clinch.
Moxon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Gambini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Gambini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gambini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gambini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gambini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gambini is leaning against Moxon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gambini stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gambini.
Gambini pushes Moxon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moxon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Gambini.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gambini is leaning against Moxon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Gambini.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gambini stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gambini is working Moxon over against the ropes.
Gambini lands an uppercut.
Gambini is leaning against Moxon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gambini lands a body punch.
Gambini lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garo Gambini dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.
Gambini connects with the punch.
Moxon slips under a jab from Gambini.
Moxon digs a good hook to Gambini's body.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gambini sprawls well. Gambini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moxon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini lands with a cross.
Moxon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gambini finds it's way round the side to connect with Moxon's head.
Moxon looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range.
Moxon throws a series of punches but Gambini moves out of range.
Garo Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Moxon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moxon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Gambini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Moxon throws a punch but it's blocked by Gambini.
Moxon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Moxon digs a right hand into Gambini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gambini's gas tank.
Gambini slowing the pace effectively.
Gambini lands with a right to the head.
Gambini scores with a shot to the side of Moxon's head.
Moxon jumps guard but Gambini stands there with Moxon around his waist. Moxon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Gambini.
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gambini lands a right hand.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Gambini lands a body punch.
Gambini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gambini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Moxon.
Gambini pushes Moxon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Moxon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gambini is trying to maintain a safe position but Moxon gets an underhook and turns Gambini into the ropes.
Gambini cracks Moxon with a nice body shot.
Gambini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moxon is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gambini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gambini lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gambini.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gambini.
Gambini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini pushes Moxon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gambini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gambini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moxon takes a shot to the head.
Gambini is trying to stall.
Gambini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moxons head.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
Gambini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gambini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moxon's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a short shot to the head.
Gambini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gambini scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gambini.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gambini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gambini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gambini lands with a short shot to the head.
Gambini lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gambini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gambini lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Gambini.
Gambini digs a right hand underneath Moxon's ribcage. Moxon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Gambini.
Gambini works on Moxon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
Gambini presses Moxon against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Moxon is looking to break free of the clinch but Gambini has double underhooks.
Gambini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gambini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jonathan Moxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gambini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moxon or not.
Good body shot from Gambini.
Gambini lands a right hand.
Gambini lands with a left to the head.
Gambini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gambini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moxon.
Gambini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Moxon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gambini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moxon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gambini is working Moxon over against the ropes.
Gambini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gambini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambini.
Gambini lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini trying to stall but Moxon improves his position.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
A body shot lands from Gambini.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gambini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gambini effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garo Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gambini 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garo Gambini!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dermot Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimbo Rage has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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245 lbs
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kimbo Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermot Gray!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Rage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Rage misses.
Rage fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimbo Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray feints and then cracks Rage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rage down.
Gray tries a low kick but Rage avoids it.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
Gray checks a leg kick.
Dermot Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Rage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rage throws a combination that misses
and Gray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gray.
Rage looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
Rage shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gray scores with a kick to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rage. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray swinging wildly here.
Rage tries to clinch
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Gray does no damage.
Gray pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rage back to the ropes. Gray follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gray throws a series of punches but Rage moves out of range.
Rage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rage scrambles back to his feet.
Rage throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Rage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rage is rocked!
Gray connects with a solid leg kick.
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rage.
Gray misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage darts in trying to clinch
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Rage misses with a hook to the body
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rage looks to clinch
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Gray.
Gray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Gray scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters with a low kick, right behind Rage 's knee.
Gray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Rage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
Gray throws a series of punches but Rage moves out of range.
Rage looks to clinch
and Gray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rage shoots and misses
and Gray counters with an outside leg kick.
Gray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gray lands a left and a right that send Rage crashing to the mat, dazed. Gray thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Rage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gray grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rage takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Gray cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dermot Gray!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lagoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Lagoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lagoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dover scores with a body shot.
Dover lands a nice hook to Lagoo's body. Lagoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lagoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dover.
Dover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lagoo shoots in for a takedown but Dover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dover lands a nice looking body shot.
Dover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lagoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Dover as he checks the leg kick.
Dover throws a series of strikes that have Lagoo backpedaling.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dover scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dover scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dover just misses with a punch to the body.
Dover lands a jab to the head.
Lagoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lagoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ben Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lagoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dover stuffs the takedown attempt from Lagoo. Lagoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dover lands a nice shot that snaps Lagoo's head back.
Lagoo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lagoo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dover. Lagoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Dover. Those never looked like landing.
Dover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lagoo is looking to clinch but Dover is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover lands a nice hook to Lagoo's body. Lagoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lagoo moves away.
Dover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dover wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lagoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagoo throws a shot from downtown. Dover moves away and avoids it.
Lagoo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lagoo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dover connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dover takes a swing at Lagoo's ribcage but misses.
Dover misses with a wild body shot.
Lagoo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dover to counter with a crisp jab.
Dover misses with a double jab.
Dover throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lagoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dover.
Lagoo is looking to clinch.
Lagoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lagoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lagoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Lagoo ducks right into an uppercut from Dover.
Lagoo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dover tries to avoid it but Lagoo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dover to the ground. Dover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dover takes a swing at Lagoo's ribcage but misses.
Dover swats away the attempt to clinch by Lagoo.
Lagoo is looking to clinch but Dover is avoiding it.
Lagoo takes one to the chin there.
Dover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lagoo throws out the jab.
Dover is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lagoo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Lagoo finds it's target.
Lagoo swinging wildly here.
Dover closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lagoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Dover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lagoo is breathing heavily.
Dover lands a nice hook to Lagoo's body. Lagoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dover moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dover misses with a shot to the body
and Lagoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dover will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lagoo up against the ropes.
Lagoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dover has Lagoo pressed against the ropes, preventing Lagoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lagoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dover keeps control of Lagoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lagoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dover stalling in the clinch.
Dover blocks a body shot from Lagoo.
Dover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dover. Lagoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dover misses the shot to the body.
Dover lands a nice looking body shot.
Lagoo takes one to the side of the head.
Dover scores with a shot to the body.
Dover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lagoo rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Dover.
Lagoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dover's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dover duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dover. Lagoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dover thows a body shot but no joy.
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
Dover lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lagoo backs up against the ropes.
Dover misses with a body shot.
Lagoo scores with a punch to the head.
Ben Dover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dover misses the body punch
letting Lagoo counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoo wants to clinch but Dover slips to the side
and Dover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lagoo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dover throws a body punch but Lagoo moves out of range.
Lagoo misses with a double jab
and Dover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dover lands a two punch combo.
Dover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lagoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dover.
Dover misses the shot to the body.
Lagoo tries for a takedown but Dover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dover lands with a shot to the body.
Dover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lagoo manages to avoid it.
Dover scores with a jab.
Lagoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sasha Lagoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dover.
Dover throws out a powerful jab.
Dover just misses with a punch to the body.
Dover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lagoo is defended easily by Dover.
Dover jabs Lagoo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dover lands a really nice looking cross but Lagoo seems unphased.
Dover works Lagoo's body with a nice hook.
Lagoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dover finds it's way round the side to connect with Lagoo's head.
Lagoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lagoo misses with a head kick.
Dover scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dover jabs Lagoo right on the nose. Lagoo blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lagoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lagoo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lagoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dover misses with a wild body shot.
Dover looks to score with a jab to the body but Lagoo is just out of range.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lagoo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lagoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Dover does no damage.
Lagoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dover swivels and escapes.
Dover throws a series of punches but Lagoo moves out of range.
Dover is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dover scores with a one two! Lagoo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lagoo at a distance.
Dover misses with a shot to the body
and Lagoo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dover regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dover is pulling down on Lagoo's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lagoo trying to control but Dover is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lagoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lagoo manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Dover there.
Lagoo moves in looking to clinch but Dover pushes him off.
Dover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lagoo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Dover finds it's way through Lagoo's defenses.
Dover stuffs the takedown.
Lagoo avoids the body shot from Dover.
Lagoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dover.
Lagoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dover's waist but Dover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lagoo off to one side.
Lagoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dover swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lagoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagoo slips a jab and a cross from Dover.
Lagoo throws an overhand right that lands on Dover's shoulder, as Dover tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover throws a body punch but Lagoo moves out of range.
Lagoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Lagoo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lagoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dover was well out of range. Poor timing from Lagoo.
Dover thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Dover.
Dover keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lagoo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dover.
Dover wants to sweep but no luck.
Dover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover keeping moving, preventing Lagoo from controlling successfully.
Lagoo has gone for a leg lock! Dover slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lagoo's guard.
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Lagoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Dover 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ben Dover wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lagoo tries for a takedown but Dover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lagoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lagoo tries to clinch
and Dover counters with a left to the body.
Dover ducks under a wild hook from Lagoo.
Dover thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Lagoo with that takedown attempt.
Lagoo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lagoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sasha Lagoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dover throws a shot to the body.
Lagoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lagoo at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover misses the shot to the body.
Dover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lagoo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dover digs a good body shot into Lagoo's ribs.
Lagoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dover to score with a decent uppercut.
Dover thows a body shot but no joy.
Dover connects with a body shot that sends Lagoo's belly button to the back.
Lagoo tries to clinch but Dover moves away
and Dover counters with a nice uppercut.
Lagoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dover lands a right hook to the body.
Dover cracks Lagoo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lagoo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dover throws a combination. Lagoo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dover winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dover!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leviathen Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leviathen Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Rage shoots in.
Leviathen Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Rage is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rage has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hernandez!
Hernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rage 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.
Hernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rage lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Hector Hernandez has been cut.
Rage working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rage landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up Hector Hernandez's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage working for a submission but Hernandez is keeping him at bay.
Rage landing strikes from the mount and Hernandez is in trouble!
Hector Hernandez'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 Hector Hernandez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leviathen Rage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Weissmueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the ring accompanied by Its time for WAR!!!-ll cool j. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Horst Weissmueller!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox tries a low kick but Weissmueller avoids it.
Knox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weissmueller moves out of range of the leg kick from Knox.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Weissmueller's knee but Weissmueller avoids it well.
Weissmueller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weissmueller showed some decent athleticism there.
Weissmueller moves into full mount! Knox won't be happy about that!
Knox is working to get back to half guard.
Knox taking shots to the head.
Weissmueller is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knox shrugs it off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knox stops Weissmueller from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Weissmueller looking for a guillotine from mount but Knox is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weissmueller landing strikes from the mount and Knox is in trouble!
Knox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Knox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weissmueller wants to finish this one by submission but Knox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Weissmueller.
Knox is trying desperately to improve position.
Weissmueller goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Knox is on top in guard.
Knox throws a strike but Weissmueller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weissmueller trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox keeping full guard, as Weissmueller tries to pass.
Knox has his hands on Weissmueller's head, controlling the position.
Weissmueller trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weissmueller is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weissmueller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knox is trying to control the position but Weissmueller postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because David Knox just wasn't active enough.
Knox tries to score with a low kick but Weissmueller moves his leg out of the way.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Weissmueller. Weissmueller gets slowly back to his feet.
David Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weissmueller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Weissmueller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knox tries to land a leg kick but Weissmueller saw it coming and moves away.
David Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weissmueller is out of range and Knox settles back down.
Weissmueller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.
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.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Weissmueller throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weissmueller misses with the combination.
Good work by Weissmueller as he checks the leg kick.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weissmueller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
David Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horst Weissmueller.
Knox throws a low kick but Weissmueller avoids it.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Knox throws a leg kick but Weissmueller moved away.
Knox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weissmueller's head.
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horst Weissmueller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knox throws a low kick but Weissmueller moves out of range easily.
Weissmueller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weissmueller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Knox tenderised Weissmueller's leg. Weissmueller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox thumps Weissmueller with a low kick.
Weissmueller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox tries a low kick but Weissmueller avoids it.
Weissmueller fails with a takedown attempt.
Weissmueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox blocks a jab.
Weissmueller takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weissmueller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox throws a leg kick but Weissmueller checks it.
Knox is looking to chop away at Weissmueller's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weissmueller throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Weissmueller.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weissmueller is breathing heavily.
Knox throws a combination. Weissmueller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick by Knox misses
and Weissmueller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weissmueller avoids the head kick by Knox.
Weissmueller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knox throws a low kick but Weissmueller moves out of range easily.
Knox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weissmueller throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Weissmueller's shoulder, as Weissmueller tries to avoid the shot.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Weissmueller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Horst Weissmueller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weissmueller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weissmueller scrambles back to his feet.
Weissmueller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox tests Weissmueller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox throws a head kick but Weissmueller moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox jabs Weissmueller right on the nose. Weissmueller blinks but takes it well.
Weissmueller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Knox.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Weissmueller moves out of range easily.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Weissmueller counters with an inside leg kick.
David Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a leg kick but Weissmueller moved away.
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weissmueller.
Weissmueller fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
David Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horst Weissmueller.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox cracks the inside of Weissmueller's front leg.
Weissmueller blocks a low kick nicely.
Weissmueller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weissmueller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weissmueller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weissmueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weissmueller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weissmueller on the side of the head.
Knox defending well as Weissmueller loads up on a big left hand.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Weissmueller off balance momentarily.
Knox cracks the inside of Weissmueller's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weissmueller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Weissmueller off the ropes and back into rage.
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weissmueller throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a low kick but Weissmueller moves out of range easily.
Knox misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
Weissmueller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knox misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Knox.
Knox cracks the inside of Weissmueller's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Knox dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weissmueller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weissmueller.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Weissmueller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knox misses with a low kick as Weissmueller jumps back.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Weissmueller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Weissmueller down.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox tries to work over Weissmueller's front leg with a kick but Weissmueller checks it.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Weissmueller blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weissmueller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weissmueller checks a low kick from Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Weissmueller misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weissmueller is able to avoid easily.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Knox throws a leg kick that misses.
Weissmueller throws a head kick that misses.
Weissmueller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Weissmueller is just out of range.
Good work by Weissmueller as he checks the leg kick.
Weissmueller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weissmueller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox feints and then cracks Weissmueller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weissmueller down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weissmueller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weissmueller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox tries to score with a low kick but Weissmueller moves his leg out of the way.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Weissmueller moves out of range easily.
Weissmueller checks the leg kick.
Knox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weissmueller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weissmueller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox throws a solid leg kick but Weissmueller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knox.
Knox motions for Weissmueller to come forward. Knox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weissmueller.
Knox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weissmueller. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
Weissmueller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox throws out a leg kick but Weissmueller moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
Knox throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weissmueller checks a leg kick.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Weissmueller's calf.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox punishes Weissmueller's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox cracks the inside of Weissmueller's front leg.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Weissmueller down.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weissmueller can do to turn this around?
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weissmueller in his tracks.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Weissmueller down.
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Knox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the ring accompanied by I believe I can fly. Liddell has chosen DMX Intro as his entrance music. Freddy Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Liddell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liddell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Liddell.
Liddell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liddell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liddell cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Freddy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Liddell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liddell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Liddell.
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Liddell defends it.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Liddell defends it.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Liddell tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Liddell is defending the position.
Liddell is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Liddell is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Liddell is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liddell's head.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liddell won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Liddell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents Liddell from standing back up.
Lee is working for a kimura but Liddell is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Liddell is defending well.
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is looking to advance position but Liddell won't allow it.
Liddell is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Liddell is defending well.
Liddell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That kick from Liddell tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Liddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liddell cracks Lee with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddell tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddell to the ground. Liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee walks into a left hand.
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Lee swings for the body but Liddell moves out of range.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooh!!! Liddell has knocked Lee down with a huge combo! Liddell steps away and waves a wobbly Lee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lee is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liddell instigates a clinch.
Liddell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liddell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liddell is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Liddell.
Liddell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liddell lands an uppercut.
Liddell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liddell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Liddell lands an uppercut.
Liddell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Liddell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liddell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Liddell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Liddell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Liddell lands a high kick!
Mark Liddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liddell is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lee hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Liddell!
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