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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Samurian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes into the arena with Shoot a Nigga, Kill a Nigga blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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, Chester Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Milo Samurian!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson shoots in and drives through. Samurian sprawls well.
Samurian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samurian scores with a head kick.
Manson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Samurian to the mat! Samurian manages to get full guard.
Samurian keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson 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.
Manson advances to half guard.
Manson is thwarting Samurian's attempts to control the position.
Manson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samurian defends it well.
Samurian trying to control but Manson postures up.
Samurian gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurian is trying to keep Manson in close.
Manson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Samurian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manson off and has taken his back!
Samurian lands punches and elbows.
Samurian struggling to keep hold of the position.
Samurian doesn't have the hooks in and Manson manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson advances position into side control!
Samurian is looking to regain half guard here but Manson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samurian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samurian, who protects the arm well.
Manson trying to control the action but Samurian is working from the bottom.
Manson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Samurian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manson but great work by Samurian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Samurian is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Manson is trying to reverse the position but instead Samurian has taken his back - oops!
Manson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Samurian's guard. Nice work there by Manson.
Manson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samurian is keeping the position for now.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Samurian trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Samurian controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
Manson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Samurian dives on top into guard.
Manson wants to sweep here but Samurian controlling him for the moment.
Manson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Samurian is defending well. Manson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Samurian has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Manson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chester Manson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between wanderlie bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waylon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wanderlie bain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Waylon Jones's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, wanderlie bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Waylon Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says bain as he avoids it easily.
wanderlie bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bain is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
bain is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
wanderlie bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waylon Jones.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
bain is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is nestled in close to bain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
bain pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
bain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
bain wants to stand back up but Jones manages to pass into side control.
Jones has hold of bain's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! bain tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jones cranks the arm and bain screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from bain, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Waylon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Flight Layover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the champ has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Flight Layover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, the champ!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flight Layover fails with the takedown.
Flight Layover is looking to clinch but champ is avoiding it.
champ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
champ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
champ wants to pass the guard but Flight Layover is keeping the position.
champ is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flight Layover is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flight Layover has escaped and now he's on top!
Flight Layover tries to free his leg and advance position but champ is retaining full guard.
Flight Layover is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flight Layover trying to control the position from guard on top but champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
champ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
champ working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flight Layover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but champ is tightening it up a little... Flight Layover has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Flight Layover reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Flight Layover taps out! nice BJJ there by champ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). the champ!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zach Xanax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hub Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hub Bubba acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Xanax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hub Bubba!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xanax throws a head kick but Bubba moves out of range.
Xanax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bubba shoots in for a takedown but Xanax shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Xanax.
Xanax tries to clinch up.
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick and Bubba moves out of range easily.
Xanax misses with a series of wild punches.
Bubba shoots in and drives through. Xanax sprawls well.
Bubba shoots in for a double leg but Xanax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zach Xanax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.
Bubba looks gassed!
Bubba walks into a jab.
Xanax goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Xanax has Bubba up against the cage in a clinch.
Xanax wants to break free but Bubba has control.
Xanax can't break the clinch.
Bubba looking to throw knees to the head but Xanax is blocking nicely.
Bubba breaks from the clinch.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Xanax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bubba blocks a head kick by Xanax.
Xanax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba clinches up against the cage.
Bubba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xanax has had enough of the clinch but Bubba keeps him there for the moment.
Bubba breaks from the clinch.
Xanax throws a right and a left that Bubba avoids nicely.
Xanax tries to close the distance and clinch but Bubba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bubba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xanax tries to avoid it but Bubba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xanax to the ground. Xanax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bubba shoots in but no luck this time.
Bubba shoots for a takedown but Xanax saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xanax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bubba shoots in and drives through. Xanax sprawls well.
Xanax throws a head kick but Bubba moves out of range.
Xanax connects with a body shot.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xanax scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xanax throws a head kick but Bubba moves out of range.
Xanax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xanax lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bubba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bubba showed some decent athleticism there.
Bubba seems to be working for a kimura but Xanax defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xanax is just riding it out for now. Bubba eventually gives up the hold.
Bubba is looking for a kimura but Xanax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bubba to get the leverage.
Xanax looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bubba is keen to just control but Xanax is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bubba.
Bubba lands strikes from half guard.
Bubba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bubba is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bubba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xanax defends it well.
Bubba is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Xanax reverses the position - he's now on top in Bubba's guard.
Bubba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Xanax passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanax wants to stand but Bubba has his arm trapped.
Xanax stands up and beckons Bubba to his feet.
Bubba scores a takedown into full mount!
Bubba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Xanax squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Xanax dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bubba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Zach Xanax has been cut.
Bubba has a takedown stuffed.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses.
Xanax misses with a head kick.
Xanax misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Xanax misses.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bubba throws a head kick that half lands.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xanax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bubba shoots in looking for a takedown. Xanax tries to sprawl out of it but Bubba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xanax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xanax misses with a head kick.
Bubba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zach Xanax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.
Bubba is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Xanax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba blocks a head kick by Xanax.
Horrible takedown by Bubba or perhaps it was just good defense by Xanax which made him look bad.
Zach Xanax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick and Bubba moves out of range easily.
Xanax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xanax moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bubba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bubba drives through and clinches with Xanax against the cage.
Bubba prevents Xanax from breaking the clinch.
Bubba breaks the clinch.
Bubba blocks a head kick by Xanax.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Bubba throws a head kick that misses
and Xanax counters with a left and a right that stings Bubba.
Bubba shoots in for a takedown but Xanax shows good takedown defense.
Bubba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xanax throws a lazy head kick
and Bubba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Xanax wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bubba manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba wants to pass to mount but Xanax is defending the position.
Bubba prevents Xanax from standing back up.
Xanax kicks Bubba off and gets back to his feet.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses.
Bubba avoids the head kick by Xanax.
Xanax moves in looking to clinch but Bubba pushes him off.
Xanax scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zach Xanax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bubba shoots in but Xanax avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Bubba shoots in for a takedown but Xanax shows good takedown defense.
Xanax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bubba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xanax swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zach Xanax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bubba needs to keep his hands up - Xanax had a free shot at his head there.
Bubba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xanax.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses
and Bubba counters with a single leg into guard. Xanax didn't expect that.
Bubba stops Xanax from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bubba wants to control from the top but Xanax keeps moving.
Xanax is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bubba is controlling him.
Bubba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bubba throws a head kick that misses.
Bubba needs to keep his hands up - Xanax had a free shot at his head there.
Xanax scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Xanax misses with a double jab.
Bubba looks for a takedown but Xanax sprawls well.
Bubba misses with a takedown
and Xanax counters with a head kick. That will keep Bubba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xanax wants to clinch up but Bubba keeps it at a distance.
Xanax throws a lazy head kick
and Bubba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Xanax's guard now.
Bubba won't allow Xanax to get back to his feet.
Bubba trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bubba won't allow Xanax to get back to his feet.
Bubba stands up from Xanax's guard - Bubba perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Xanax as Bubba shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xanax lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Xanax.
Bubba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xanax as he jumps to the side.
Xanax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hub Bubba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zach Xanax's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bubba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xanax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xanax throws a nice head kick!
Bubba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xanax as he avoids it easily.
Bubba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses.
Xanax throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bubba's head.
Xanax tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bubba counters with a three punch combo that has Xanax backing up. Xanax nods at Bubba to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xanax!
Xanax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Xanax.
Bubba tries for a takedown but Xanax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xanax misses with a head kick.
Zach Xanax is winning the standup battle so far.
Xanax throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bubba.
Xanax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bubba shoots for a takedown but Xanax saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zach Xanax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.
Bubba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bubba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanax misses with a head kick.
Bubba shoots in looking for a takedown. Xanax tries to sprawl out of it but Bubba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xanax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xanax closes the distance but Bubba moves to the side
and Bubba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bubba wants to pass the guard but Xanax is keeping the position.
Bubba trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bubba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Xanax keeping full guard, as Bubba tries to pass.
Xanax is looking to stand up but Bubba isn't so interested in that idea.
Xanax trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xanax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xanax lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bubba backs up against the cage.
Xanax is looking to land body kicks.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Xanax's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Xanax duly obliges.
Xanax lands a jab to the nose.
Bubba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xanax but Xanax pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xanax throws a head kick but Bubba moves out of range.
Bubba tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bubba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xanax scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bubba is rocked!
Xanax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bubba is still on wobbly legs! Can Xanax finish him?
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick
and Bubba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bubba.
Bubba seems to have recovered his senses.
Bubba prevents Xanax from getting back to his feet.
Bubba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bubba stops Xanax from standing up.
Bubba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bubba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xanax kicks Bubba off and gets to his feet.
Bubba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses.
Bubba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xanax misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanax throws a head kick but Bubba moves out of range.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xanax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bubba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xanax throws a series of punches but Bubba avoids them all with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bubba.
Xanax pushes Bubba away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bubba gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bubba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bubba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xanax stops Bubba from passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubba prevents Xanax from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Zach Xanax did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Zach Xanax's cut.
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.
Bubba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xanax counters with a left and a right that stings Bubba.
Xanax works over Bubba's head and body with a nice combination.
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick
and Bubba counters with a big head kick but Xanax shrugs it off.
Xanax keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xanax misses with a head kick.
Bubba fails to land the takedown.
Zach Xanax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.
Xanax drops Bubba with a nice combination! Xanax dives into Bubba's guard, looking to finish!
Bubba wants to stand up but Xanax is controlling him.
Xanax wants to get up but he can't break Bubba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Xanax decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bubba, up you get!
Xanax is looking to clinch but Bubba is avoiding it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanax is looking to clinch.
A nice combination there by Xanax.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Bubba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bubba misses with a double jab.
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick
and Bubba counters with a head kick. That will keep Xanax thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bubba shoots in for a double leg but Xanax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bubba blocks a head kick by Xanax.
A head kick misses from Bubba.
Xanax blocks a head kick by Bubba.
Bubba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xanax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xanax stuns Bubba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Xanax as Bubba shoots in.
Bubba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xanax moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick and Bubba moves out of range easily.
Xanax works over Bubba's head and body with a nice combination.
Xanax lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanax looks to land a combination. Bubba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Xanax scores with a head kick.
Xanax works over Bubba's head and body with a nice combination.
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick and Bubba moves out of range easily.
Bubba shoots in for a double leg but Xanax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Xanax.
Bubba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xanax pinned against the cage. Xanax gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xanax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xanax throws a head kick that misses
and Bubba counters with a head kick.
Bubba keeps the fight on the outside.
Xanax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xanax misses with a head kick.
Bubba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xanax moves in looking to clinch but Bubba pushes him off.
Xanax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bubba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bubba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bubba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xanax's head.
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick
and Bubba counters with a flying knee that drops Xanax!
Xanax is rocked!
Bubba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oh Xanax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xanax looks to clinch
and Bubba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xanax's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xanax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xanax seems to have got his legs back now.
Bubba 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.
Xanax wants to stand but Bubba is controlling the position.
Bubba drops back looking for a leg! Xanax is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xanax manages to kick Bubba off! Bubba jumps back into Xanax's guard.
Xanax pushes Bubba off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick and Bubba moves out of range easily.
Xanax misses with a head kick.
Xanax throws a head kick but Bubba moves out of range.
Xanax stuffs the takedown attempt from Bubba. Bubba gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Bubba or perhaps it was just good defense by Xanax which made him look bad.
Bubba avoids the head kick by Xanax.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubba tries for a takedown but Xanax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Xanax.
Xanax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xanax gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bubba is standing up over Xanax. Xanax looks to escape but Bubba dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zach Xanax will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zach Xanax's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Xanax.
Xanax looks to land a combination. Bubba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bubba shoots in looking for a takedown. Xanax tries to sprawl out of it but Bubba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xanax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xanax lands with a right hand.
Xanax scores with a jab. Bubba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bubba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Bubba shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Xanax. No joy for Bubba on that attempt.
Zach Xanax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.
Bubba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xanax as he jumps to the side.
Xanax scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Xanax.
Bubba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Xanax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanax gets caught flat footed, as Bubba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xanax wants to get back to his feet but Bubba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hub Bubba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xanax can't keep his opponent in guard - Bubba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bubba is looking for a kimura here.
Xanax looks like he's trying to stand up.
Xanax is refusing to be controlled, as Bubba sits in half guard.
Bubba prevents Xanax from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Bubba is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xanax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xanax throws a lazy head kick
and Bubba counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bubba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xanax with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xanax throws a right and a left that Bubba avoids nicely.
Bubba misses with a takedown attempt - Xanax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Xanax misses
and Bubba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bubba.
Xanax wants to get back to striking at distance but Bubba won't allow it.
Bubba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xanax is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xanax wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bubba has him pressed against the cage.
Xanax stops a takedown attempt from Bubba.
Xanax can't break the clinch.
Bubba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xanax lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bubba backs up against the cage.
Bubba looks for a takedown but Xanax sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanax throws a nice looking combination but Bubba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xanax cracks a nice hook into Bubba's ribs.
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Xanax throws a lazy head kick
and Bubba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Xanax is trying to stand up here but Bubba is controlling him well.
Xanax kicks off Bubba and gets to his feet.
Hub Bubba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanax tries a head kick but it misses.
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick
and Bubba counters with a straight right hand.
Xanax throws a nice head kick!
Xanax throws a sloppy head kick
and Bubba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Xanax!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bubba working Xanax over with strikes here.
Bubba punishing his opponent with strikes.
Xanax wants to try and get back to his feet.
Xanax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bubba on the ground.
Bubba wants to finish this one by submission but Xanax is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bubba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanax wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bubba working for a submission but Xanax is keeping him at bay.
Bubba thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Xanax's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bubba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Xanax manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bubba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Xanax wants to clinch but Bubba slips to the side
and Bubba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xanax's guard.
Xanax wants to stand and escape but Bubba is having none of it.
Bubba with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hub Bubba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xanax has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonni Van Der Bash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Gehrig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cal Gehrig is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonni Van Der Bash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cal Gehrig!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Bash tries to clinch but Gehrig moves out of range.
Gehrig scores with a jab to the head.
Van Der Bash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Der Bash wants to clinch up but Gehrig keeps it at a distance.
Gehrig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Der Bash wants to clinch up but Gehrig keeps it at a distance.
Van Der Bash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gehrig is fending him off so far but Van Der Bash persists. Nope, Gehrig circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Der Bash looks for a takedown but Gehrig sprawls well.
Van Der Bash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Der Bash there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Der Bash avoids the head kick by Gehrig.
Van Der Bash tries to clinch up but Gehrig circles away and keeps his distance.
Gehrig throws a series of punches but Van Der Bash avoids them all with ease.
Van Der Bash drives through and clinches with Gehrig against the cage.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Der Bash has him pressed against the cage.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Der Bash won't allow it.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gehrig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Der Bash.
Van Der Bash with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gehrig wants to stall.
Gehrig wants to break free but Van Der Bash has control.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch but Van Der Bash keeps him there for the moment.
Gehrig managing to block the knees to the body from Van Der Bash.
Gehrig looking to stall.
Van Der Bash lands a knee to the head.
Gehrig is rocked!
Van Der Bash pulls guard effortlessly.
Gehrig is still in real trouble! Can Van Der Bash finish him?
Van Der Bash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gehrig manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Bash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Der Bash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Der Bash scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gehrig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Der Bash passes Gehrig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van Der Bash working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gehrig is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Der Bash scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Der Bash is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gehrig is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonni Van Der Bash!
Jonni Van Der Bash is the new featherweight champion!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DK Leavenworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Culligan Iswater!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iswater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leavenworth.
Iswater wants to control but Leavenworth postures up.
Leavenworth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leavenworth wants to take a breather but Iswater manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Leavenworth.
Leavenworth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Iswater keeping full guard, as Leavenworth tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iswater wants to get back to his feet but Leavenworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leavenworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Iswater is retaining full guard.
Iswater has a closed guard, preventing Leavenworth from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Iswater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leavenworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Iswater. That snapped Leavenworth's head back.
Iswater throws a looping overhand right but Leavenworth ducks down to avoid it.
Leavenworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Leavenworth is breathing heavily.
Leavenworth moves away from the strike by Iswater.
Iswater shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leavenworth's guard.
Iswater throwing strikes but missing.
Iswater gets to his feet. Leavenworth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iswater bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leavenworth's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iswater throws a looping overhand right but Leavenworth ducks down to avoid it.
Iswater cracks Leavenworth with an uppercut from hell and Leavenworth crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Iswater's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Leavenworth is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iswater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Leavenworth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leavenworth keeping moving, preventing Iswater from controlling successfully.
Leavenworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leavenworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Leavenworth uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Iswater misses.
Leavenworth lands a head kick!
Iswater looks to land a right hand but Leavenworth moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leavenworth closes the distance and clinches up with Iswater, looking for a takedown. Leavenworth pushes Iswater against the cage but Iswater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DK Leavenworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leavenworth has closed the distance and engaged Iswater in a clinch.
Leavenworth manages to pull guard.
Iswater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leavenworth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Leavenworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iswater scores a takedown into full mount!
Leavenworth is trying to stand up.
Iswater looking to control but Leavenworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leavenworth is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iswater misses with a head shot.
Leavenworth is trying to escape the mount.
Leavenworth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iswater controlling from mount.
Iswater 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Culligan Iswater dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Iswater misses with a series of wild punches.
Iswater stuffs the takedown attempt from Leavenworth. Leavenworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Iswater fails to land with a series of punches.
Leavenworth ducks under a wild hook from Iswater.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leavenworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iswater digs a good hook to Leavenworth's body.
Iswater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leavenworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iswater looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Iswater really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leavenworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leavenworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iswater.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iswater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Iswater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iswater misses with a head shot. Leavenworth uses the momentum to regain guard.
Iswater wanted to stand there but Leavenworth had control of the position.
Leavenworth is working an open guard so Iswater takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Iswater lands a jab to Leavenworth's midsection.
Iswater throws a nice looking combination but Leavenworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Iswater misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leavenworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iswater swinging wilding here.
Leavenworth lands with a slapping head kick.
Iswater with a poor takedown
and Leavenworth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leavenworth.
Leavenworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Leavenworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooh a lovely combination from Leavenworth sends Iswater down but not out. Leavenworth dives into side control looking to finish.
Iswater is rocked!
A lull in the action here.
Iswater is still in real trouble! Can Leavenworth finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iswater is looking to reverse the position.
Iswater is not content to let Leavenworth control the position.
Iswater seems to have recovered his senses.
Leavenworth stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iswater scores with a body shot.
Iswater throws a left that rocks Leavenworth and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Iswater dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Leavenworth regain composure!
Leavenworth is not content to let Iswater control the position.
Leavenworth is trying to control Iswater's posture but Iswater avoids it.
Leavenworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Leavenworth trying to mount his opponent but Iswater defends it.
Leavenworth is taking a breather. Iswater says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leavenworth gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Leavenworth is looking to clinch.
Leavenworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iswater misses with a straight right.
Iswater misses with a double jab
and Leavenworth counters with a nice kick to the body.
Leavenworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iswater digs a good body shot into Leavenworth's ribs.
Iswater feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leavenworth is trying to control the position but Iswater postures up.
Iswater tries to stand but Leavenworth is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Culligan Iswater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Iswater does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leavenworth.
Iswater jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
DK Leavenworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iswater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iswater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leavenworth counters with a big head kick but Iswater shrugs it off.
Leavenworth is looking to clinch but Iswater is avoiding it.
Leavenworth closes the distance and clinches up with Iswater, looking for a takedown. Leavenworth pushes Iswater against the cage but Iswater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leavenworth darts in and clinches Iswater up against the cage.
Iswater wants to break the clinch but can't.
Iswater is looking to break free of the clinch but Leavenworth has double underhooks.
Leavenworth keeps control of Iswater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leavenworth lands with a right to the head.
Leavenworth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iswater is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iswater tries to break the clinch but Leavenworth is controlling the position.
Leavenworth crunches a lovely knee into Iswater's ribcage.
Leavenworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Iswater tries to break the clinch but Leavenworth is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leavenworth breaks from the clinch.
Iswater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Iswater.
Iswater throws a combination that misses
and Leavenworth counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iswater takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Culligan Iswater has been cut.
Leavenworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iswater misses the shot to the body.
Leavenworth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Iswater takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Leavenworth tries to score with some ground and pound. Iswater controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Iswater tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Leavenworth politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leavenworth prefers to stall for the moment though.
Iswater struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iswater is trying to buck Leavenworth off.
Leavenworth stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Culligan Iswater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iswater lands with a nice body punch.
Leavenworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iswater connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iswater.
The ground and pound from Iswater seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Leavenworth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Iswater's best efforts.
Iswater is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Leavenworth manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iswater trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leavenworth's guard.
Leavenworth pushes Iswater off and gets back to his feet.
Leavenworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice sprawl there from Iswater as Leavenworth shoots in.
Iswater throws out a powerful jab.
Leavenworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Iswater.
Leavenworth lands a high kick!
Leavenworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DK Leavenworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iswater looks to score with a jab to the body but Leavenworth is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iswater throws a series of punches but Leavenworth moves out of range.
Leavenworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leavenworth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Leavenworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iswater scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iswater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iswater throws out a loose jab but Leavenworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iswater lunges at Leavenworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leavenworth's hand.
Leavenworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iswater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Iswater is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iswater wants to get back to striking at distance but Leavenworth won't allow it.
Leavenworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iswater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leavenworth rushes Iswater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Iswater is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Culligan Iswater just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Culligan Iswater's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Iswater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leavenworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Iswater misses the shot to the body.
Iswater lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Leavenworth with that takedown attempt.
Leavenworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leavenworth gets caught flat footed, as Iswater shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iswater stops Leavenworth from standing up.
Leavenworth has a closed guard, preventing Iswater from standing up.
Leavenworth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Iswater throws a looping overhand right but Leavenworth ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iswater throws a hook but Leavenworth avoids it easily.
Leavenworth shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DK Leavenworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leavenworth moves out of range as Iswater strikes.
Iswater misses with a double jab.
Iswater is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Iswater tries to keep at a distance but Leavenworth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leavenworth keeps control of Iswater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Iswater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leavenworth wants to stall.
Iswater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iswater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leavenworth trying to stall but Iswater improves his position.
Leavenworth lands a knee to the head.
Leavenworth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Iswater wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leavenworth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leavenworth tries to pull guard but Iswater won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iswater can't break the clinch.
Iswater misses with the head strike.
Iswater wants to get back to striking at distance but Leavenworth won't allow it.
Leavenworth scores with a knee to the head.
Iswater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leavenworth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Iswater can't find room to land a body shot as Leavenworth controls the action.
Leavenworth stalling in the clinch.
Leavenworth has Iswater pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Iswater manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iswater wants to get back to striking at distance but Leavenworth won't allow it.
Iswater is trying to break the clinch but Leavenworth has him pressed against the cage.
Iswater working aggressively here.
Iswater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Iswater tries to break the clinch but Leavenworth is controlling the position.
Iswater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leavenworth drags the fight down to the ground.
Leavenworth wants to get back to his feet but Iswater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iswater wants to stand but Leavenworth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iswater throws a strike but Leavenworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Iswater wants to stand and escape but Leavenworth is having none of it.
Leavenworth is standing up over Iswater. Iswater looks to escape but Leavenworth dives into side control.
Iswater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leavenworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leavenworth trying to control the action but Iswater is working from the bottom.
Culligan Iswater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iswater wants to control but Leavenworth postures up.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Iswater closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Iswater loads up on a big right hand but Leavenworth slips the punch.
Leavenworth wants to clinch.
Iswater misses with a few strikes there.
Iswater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iswater throws a lazy right hand but Leavenworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iswater scores with a sloppy right hand. Leavenworth should have avoided that one.
Leavenworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iswater tries to avoid it but Leavenworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iswater to the ground. Iswater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leavenworth dodges the punch combination from Iswater.
Leavenworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iswater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Culligan Iswater dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Culligan Iswater's cut.
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!
Leavenworth moves out of range as Iswater strikes.
Leavenworth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Leavenworth decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leavenworth.
Iswater shoots in but no luck this time.
Leavenworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Iswater misses with a combination
and Leavenworth counters with a shoot takedown. Iswater fights it but they end up in guard.
Leavenworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Iswater is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leavenworth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iswater lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iswater lands a nice hook to Leavenworth's body. Leavenworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iswater throws a big shot that misses.
Iswater closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Leavenworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Iswater wants to stand but Leavenworth has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Leavenworth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leavenworth trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iswater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leavenworth's head.
Iswater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leavenworth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Iswater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leavenworth defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Iswater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Culligan Iswater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leavenworth forces Iswater back against the cage and clinches.
Iswater is trying to break free.
Iswater throws a head punch that misses.
Iswater prevents the takedown attempt.
Leavenworth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Iswater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iswater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leavenworth has him pressed against the cage.
Iswater gets underhooks to prevent Leavenworth's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DK Leavenworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leavenworth pulls guard effortlessly.
Leavenworth kicks Iswater off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iswater misses with an uppercut.
Leavenworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leavenworth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leavenworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iswater.
Leavenworth closes the distance and clinches.
Iswater tries to break the clinch but Leavenworth is controlling the position.
Iswater can't break the clinch.
Iswater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Iswater can't break the clinch.
Iswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leavenworth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iswater fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iswater throws a hook but Leavenworth avoids it easily.
Iswater with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab-cross combination lands for Iswater and sends Leavenworth crashing to the mat! Iswater follows him down to the mat - Leavenworth regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Leavenworth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leavenworth shoots for a takedown but Iswater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iswater swinging wilding here.
Iswater lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Leavenworth falls backwards - clearly groggy! Iswater dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Culligan Iswater!
Culligan Iswater is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Hawk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruber tries to sprawl out of it but Hawk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hans Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gruber swivels and escapes.
Hawk moves out of range as Gruber strikes.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gruber as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruber but Gruber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruber.
Gruber stuffs the takedown.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gruber is trying to escape the position but Hawk is controlling the position.
Gruber dodges the ground and pound from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Hawk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hawk working the strikes but Gruber uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Gruber misses.
A big left from Gruber misses.
Gruber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gruber pinned against the cage. Gruber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gruber throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Hawk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hawk.
Gruber is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Gruber is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hawk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gruber bucks up and tries to throw Hawk off but instead Hawk has got his back!
Gruber finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gruber is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hawk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gruber can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hawk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gruber is looking to escape.
Hawk unloads with some shots from mount but Gruber bucks and avoids them well.
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.
Hawk throws some wild stikes that Gruber manages to avoid easily.
Hawk pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hawk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawk tries to control but Gruber wriggling away.
Hawk goes for an armbar but Gruber turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gruber.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk striking off his back but it's not causing Gruber any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hawk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gruber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mike Hawk has been cut.
Gruber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruber misses with a body shot.
Gruber misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gruber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gruber as he jumps to the side.
Hawk has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruber stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawk. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
Gruber throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Gruber tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gruber misses with a looping right.
Gruber thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gruber is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, Gruber circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk fails with the takedown.
A big left from Gruber misses.
Gruber looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Gruber throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruber throws out the jab.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruber but Gruber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gruber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Gruber throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
Gruber swinging wilding here.
Hans Gruber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gruber pinned against the cage. Gruber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gruber as he jumps to the side.
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.
Gruber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Gruber does no damage.
Gruber cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gruber loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk has a takedown stuffed.
Gruber throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Gruber.
Jab by Gruber.
Gruber misses with a wild combination.
Gruber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
Gruber misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Gruber is having none of it.
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Gruber defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawk stops Gruber from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mike Hawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gruber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gruber takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.
Gruber throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk slips under a jab from Gruber.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruber misses with a hook.
Hawk shoots for a double leg takedown but Gruber sprawls well. He's pushed Hawk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gruber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Hawk shoots in and drives through. Gruber sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gruber misses with a double jab.
Gruber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gruber misses with a looping right.
Hawk shoots for a takedown but Gruber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gruber throws a big shot that misses.
Gruber lands a lovely overhand right.
Gruber throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Hawk shoots in for a double leg but Gruber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gruber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
Gruber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Gruber is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Horrible takedown by Hawk or perhaps it was just good defense by Gruber which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Gruber misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Gruber might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gruber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Gruber missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gruber misses with a straight right.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruber.
A jab from Gruber misses.
Gruber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gruber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Gruber misses with a series of wild punches.
Gruber tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawk staying out of range there.
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt.
Hawk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Gruber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gruber pinned against the cage. Gruber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gruber swivels and escapes.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Gruber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gruber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruber throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gruber swivels and escapes.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A choreographed right hand from Gruber misses the target.
Hawk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gruber circles away.
Gruber misses with an uppercut.
Hawk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gruber's guard.
Gruber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hawk wants to stand but Gruber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hawk being controlled here momentarily.
Gruber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Gruber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Gruber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hawk shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Gruber.
Gruber fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawk.
Gruber looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Gruber loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruber misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gruber swivels and escapes.
Gruber throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gruber as he jumps to the side.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruber.
Gruber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gruber misses with a straight right.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruber fails to land with a series of punches.
Gruber looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gruber is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruber.
Hawk fails with the takedown.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruber but Gruber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Gruber, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Gruber against the cage but Gruber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gruber just misses with a punch to the body.
A choreographed right hand from Gruber misses the target.
Hawk shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruber tries to sprawl out of it but Hawk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Gruber.
Gruber throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Gruber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gruber looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawk.
Gruber jabs at Hawk's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruber.
Gruber throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk defending well as Gruber loads up on a big left hand.
Gruber misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruber.
Hawk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruber.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gruber swivels and escapes.
Gruber missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk shoots for a double leg takedown but Gruber sprawls well. He's pushed Hawk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gruber.
Gruber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gruber misses with a looping left.
Gruber jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hans Gruber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but Gruber shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Gruber misses.
Hawk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gruber circles away.
Gruber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hawk shoots for a double leg takedown but Gruber sprawls well. He's pushed Hawk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gruber looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gruber throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Gruber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawk has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gruber pinned against the cage. Gruber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gruber throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Gruber looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Hawk shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruber tries to sprawl out of it but Hawk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gruber circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber lands a jab to the nose.
Gruber misses the jab.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gruber is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gruber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Gruber misses with a two punch combination.
Gruber throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Gruber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gruber lands an overhand right.
Gruber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gruber stuffs the takedown.
Gruber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gruber takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruber tries to sprawl out of it but Hawk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruber tries to sprawl out of it but Hawk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gruber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hawk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawk tries to control but Gruber wriggling away.
Hawk has hold of Gruber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gruber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gruber because Hawk loaded up on that one.
Gruber wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gruber avoids a strike by Hawk and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Hawk's guard! Fantastic escape!
Gruber stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Gruber blocks nicely.
Hawk passes into half guard.
Mike Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gruber defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Gruber.
I think Gruber 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Gruber!
Hans Gruber is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Nahkout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Nahkout is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tycoon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Nahkout!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nahkout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tycoon.
Nahkout regains half guard.
Nahkout wants to get back to full guard.
Tycoon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Tycoon there.
Nice strikes from Tycoon there.
Nahkout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tycoon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tycoon working the head and body with strikes.
Tycoon working Nahkout over with strikes.
Nahkout is rocked!
Nahkout wants to improve his position but Tycoon is controlling well.
Nahkout is still in real trouble! Can Tycoon finish him?
Tycoon working Nahkout over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tycoon connects with a nice short shot to Nahkout's temple.
Tycoon lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahkout tries to roll over but Tycoon keeps him under control.
Nahkout is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nahkout seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon working Nahkout over with strikes.
Nahkout is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tycoon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tycoon's back!
Tycoon breaks Nahkout's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tycoon content to stall in guard here.
Nahkout keeping full guard, as Tycoon tries to pass.
Nahkout doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nahkout looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nahkout utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nahkout thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tycoon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tycoon wants to control from the top but Nahkout keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tycoon looks for a takedown but Nahkout sprawls well.
Tycoon takes a swing at Nahkout's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahkout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nahkout throws a head kick that Tycoon semi-blocks.
Tycoon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tycoon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tycoon blocks the strikes from Nahkout.
Tycoon working over Nahkout with some ground and pound. Nahkout looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tycoon winds up and cracks Nahkout with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nahkout wants to improve his position but Tycoon is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tycoon blocks the strikes from Nahkout.
Tycoon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nahkout is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tycoon unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon landing strikes from the mount.
Tycoon unloading with bombs!
Nahkout is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon lands a big elbow - Nahkout is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Nahkout is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Tycoon!
Mike Tycoon retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akao Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ister Band!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akao Machida!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Band pushes him off.
Band bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Band wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Band working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Band prevents Machida from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Band thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Band throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Band drags him back down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Band fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Machida tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Band scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Band is controlling him.
Band trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Band trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Band sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machida's guard.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Band is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Band has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
Band throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machida looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Band tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Band pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Band passes to full mount!
Machida tries to reverse the position but Band maintains control.
Band lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machida hang on?
Band looking for a guillotine from mount but Machida is having none of it.
Machida can't escape the position.
Band takes Machida's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Band is persistently looking for the submission but Machida is defending it well.
Band really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Machida.
Machida tries to escape but Band has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Band. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Band throwing damaging strikes from the back! Machida could be in trouble here!
Band controlling well, preventing Machida from escaping the position.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida prevents Band from getting a body triangle.
Machida fending off the submission attempt from Band.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Machida as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Band!
Machida tries to roll but Band sticks to his back.
Band looking for the choke but no joy.
Machida breaks Band's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ister Band dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Band shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Akao Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Band keeping full guard, as Machida tries to pass.
Machida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Band is looking to reverse the position.
Machida trying to control the action but Band is working from the bottom.
Machida is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machida off and has taken his back!
Band is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Machida knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Machida for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Band has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Band punches the canvas rather than the man.
Machida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Machida wants to improve his position but Band is controlling well.
Band works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Band lands a big shot there that rocks Machida but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Machida avoids a series of strikes thrown by Band.
Band has hold of Machida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Band is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machida is looking to improve his position but Band isn't that keen on the idea.
Band looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machida is working to get back to half guard.
Band trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Band is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ister Band overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida is looking to get to half guard.
Band cracks Machida with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Band working for a guillotine from mount but Machida is in no mood to give up.
Machida stops Band from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Machida is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Band dominating with strikes here.
Machida has given up his back here. Will Band look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Band working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Machida is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Band has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Machida taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ister Band!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between PJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and damian bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). damian bain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Benn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, damian bain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
bain is trying to improve his position.
Benn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bain is not content to let Benn control the position.
bain is looking to regain half guard here but Benn keeps moving and retains side control.
Benn trying to control the action but bain is working from the bottom.
bain tries to bench press Benn off him but Benn keeps the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benn trying to control but bain is working from the bottom.
bain looking for a sweep. Not yet bain, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Benn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. bain Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Benn's back instead.
Benn turns into bain and is now in his guard.
bain wants to hit a switch here but Benn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for bain there!
bain can't escape the position.
bain gets back to half guard.
Benn is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. bain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but bain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benn won't allow bain to sweep him here.
bain working for a triangle but Benn defends it easily.
bain had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Benn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. bain Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Benn's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain working for the choke.
Benn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
bain 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.
Benn is doing well to control the position and prevent bain from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain 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.
Benn punching from the bottom.
Benn is trying to maintain the position but bain is very close to passing his half guard.
bain uses his free foot to push down on Benn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benn.
bain has hold of Benn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Benn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bain wants to pass to mount but Benn is defending the position.
bain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benn!
bain has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Benn is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). damian bain!
damian bain is the new welterweight champion!
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