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TDC 1: A New Dawn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between the champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cat Litter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, the champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cat Litter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litter tries to clinch up but champ circles away and keeps his distance.
Litter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? champ is fending him off so far but Litter persists. Nope, champ circles away and we're back to standing.
champ changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Litter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Litter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
champ looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
champ tries to advance to mount but can't.
champ is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Litter has escaped the position, nice work there.
champ tries for a kimura but Litter is defending well.
Litter regains half guard.
Litter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Litter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. champ is working away from the top position though.
champ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Litter is just riding it out for now. champ eventually gives up the hold.
Litter is trying to stand.
champ wants to take a breather but Litter is having none of it.
champ prevents Litter from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Litter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Litter looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
champ feints and as Litter raises his hands in defense, champ changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
champ stays in close to Litter's body and controls the position.
champ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Litter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Litter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
champ is pushing down on Litter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Litter is fighting to maintain full guard but champ has managed to sneak the leg through.
champ is working for a kimura but Litter is defending it quite comfortably.
Litter actively working from the bottom here.
champ trying to control the action but Litter is working from the bottom.
Litter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litter has a hand on champ's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. champ takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
champ tries to control but Litter wriggling away.
champ is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Litter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
champ working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Litter looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by champ! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). the champ!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between john mediano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, john mediano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White tries to bum rush mediano with a series of wild strikes but mediano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but mediano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White looks to land a combination. mediano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
mediano gets a clinch.
mediano tightens his grip and picks White up, before dumping him to the ground. White manages to land in guard.
mediano throws a big right hand that misses.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
mediano wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
mediano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
White has his foot on mediano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. mediano works his way back into a safe position though.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. mediano manages to get himself to full guard.
mediano is trying to keep White in close.
White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and mediano dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
mediano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mediano thows a big elbow that misses.
mediano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White has his foot on mediano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. mediano works his way back into a safe position though.
mediano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
mediano trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looks gassed!
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead mediano passes into half guard.
mediano wants to free his trapped foot but White is holding on for dear life with his legs.
White is not content to let mediano control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White moves into full guard.
White is looking for a triangle but mediano pushes his legs off easily.
mediano trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
White has hold of mediano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and mediano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
mediano prevents White from taking his back.
mediano has left one of his arms exposed and White doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. mediano screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy White!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fedor bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, fedor bain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs forces bain back against the cage and clinches.
bain jumps guard but Jacobs stands there with bain around his waist. bain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
bain tries to pull guard but Jacobs holds him up against the cage and eventually bain drops back down to his feet.
Jacobs has bain pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jacobs pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending bain tumbling to the mat - Jacobs dives into bain's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bain had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jacobs 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 Jacobs's back instead.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up.
Jacobs fending off the submission attempt from bain.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up.
bain working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
bain has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to escape the position.
bain sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jacobs taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). fedor bain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Top Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel Suarez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Top Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Suarez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez fails to land the takedown.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt
and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dog won't be happy with that.
Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suarez working away.
Suarez advances to full mount.
Dog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dog manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dog wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Dog is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suarez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Dog has gone for a leg lock! Suarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dog's guard.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Dog is looking to stand up but Suarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Suarez trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Dog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dog clinches.
Dog jumps guard and drags Suarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Suarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suarez stacks Dog on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Suarez!
Suarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dog is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Dog sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Top Dog will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dog has his takedown stuffed
and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Suarez is thwarting Dog's attempts to control the position.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suarez blocks the strikes from Dog.
Suarez controlling the action here.
Dog is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dog.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Dog isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suarez stacks Dog on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Suarez!
Suarez throws a strike aimed at the side of Dog's head but Dog avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dog manages to get back to half guard.
Dog is pressing down on Suarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suarez trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez won't allow Dog to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard.
Dog forces his way into half guard.
Suarez tries to kick Dog off but Dog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suarez trying to hold on to Dog's head to control him but Dog postures up.
Dog is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suarez!
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.
Dog breaks from Suarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Dog has control of Suarez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Suarez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dog has hold of Suarez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Suarez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dog unloads with some shots from mount but Suarez bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Top Dog will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dog shoots and misses
so Suarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Suarez 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.
Dog looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
Dog has his foot on Suarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Dog keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Dog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Suarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
Dog trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Dog trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Dog is looking to advance position but Suarez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dog working to try and regain half guard.
Dog regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dog knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dog doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dog is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dog is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Suarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angel Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Top Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dog has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Top Dog!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akao Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Sandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandler has chosen die nigga die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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, Akao Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Sandler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sandler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sandler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandler takes an elbow to the temple.
Machida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Sandler is blocking nicely.
Sandler tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Sandler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sandler misses with an elbow strike.
Sandler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sandler misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida pulls guard effortlessly.
Sandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida looking for a sweep. Not yet Machida, not yet.
Sandler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machida gets back to half guard.
Sandler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Sandler eventually gives up the hold.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Sandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is looking to escape.
Sandler trying to pass the guard but Machida defending well.
Sandler seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
Sandler prevents Machida from improving his position.
Machida is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akao Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sandler as Machida shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akao Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Sandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Sandler, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Sandler against the cage but Sandler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Sandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida blocks an elbow strike.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sandler looks gassed!
Machida pulls guard.
Sandler won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Machida is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sandler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sandler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sandler misses with a knee to the head.
Sandler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida is working Sandler over against the cage.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Sandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandler is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Machida shoots in but Sandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sandler is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sandler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sandler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machida's knee momentarily.
Sandler closes the distance and clinches.
Machida gets underhooks to prevent Sandler's takedown attempt.
Machida wants a takedown but no success here.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sandler missing with knees to the body.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandler has double underhooks.
Sandler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sandler tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Sandler lands a damaging elbow.
Machida pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machida wants to sweep here but Sandler controlling him for the moment.
Sandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sandler is in close to Machida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machida had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sandler is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Machida Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sandler's back instead.
Sandler breaks Machida's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akao Machida will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Sandler is out of range.
Sandler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida wants to clinch up but Sandler keeps it at a distance.
Machida looks for a takedown but Sandler sprawls well.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Sandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Sandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Sandler tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sandler 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 Akao Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Sandler persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Sandler tries to clinch up.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandler is looking to clinch.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandler takes the fight into the clinch.
Sandler is trying to maintain a safe position but Machida gets an underhook and turns Sandler into the cage.
Sandler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
Sandler wants a takedown but no success here.
Sandler missing with knees to the body.
Sandler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Sandler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sandler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sandler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida blocks an elbow strike.
Sandler trying to land knees to the body.
Machida pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sandler rolls with it to try and escape but Machida cranks on the arm and Sandler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akao Machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Samurian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fenton Meeks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Milo Samurian's chin.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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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, Milo Samurian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fenton Meeks!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenton Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeks tries a head kick but it misses.
Samurian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samurian avoids the head kick by Meeks.
Samurian is looking to clinch but Meeks is avoiding it.
Meeks tries to clinch up.
Meeks clinches.
Meeks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samurian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meeks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samurian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meeks is trying to break the clinch but Samurian has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks breaks the clinch.
Samurian tries to clinch
and Meeks counters with a one-two to the body.
Meeks misses with a double jab.
Meeks throws a body kick that misses.
Samurian swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Samurian shoots for a takedown but Meeks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Samurian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Samurian misses its intended target.
Meeks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samurian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meeks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Samurian.
Meeks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Samurian has time to react.
A head kick misses from Samurian.
Samurian gets caught flat footed, as Meeks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Samurian is pulling down on Meeks's head. It's preventing any offense from Meeks, at least for the moment.
Samurian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meeks wants to control from the top but Samurian keeps moving.
Samurian working a defensive guard here.
Samurian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Meeks passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks wants to control but Samurian is keeping him busy.
Samurian is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Samurian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meeks is looking to take a break and control but Samurian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meeks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurian prevents Meeks from moving into mount.
Meeks taking a break here but Samurian is having none of it and regains half guard.
Samurian gets full guard.
Samurian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meeks's guard.
Meeks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Meeks looks gassed!
Samurian stops Meeks from standing up.
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.
Meeks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meeks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samurian chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samurian thows a big elbow that misses.
Samurian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meeks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meeks pushes Samurian off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Samurian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samurian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samurian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Meeks dominated that round.
That's time! Samurian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samurian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meeks counters with a one-two to the body.
Samurian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Meeks!
Meeks is desperately trying to improve his position but Samurian has a good base and remains in mount.
Meeks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Samurian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Samurian landing strikes, looking to finish!
Meeks is breathing heavily.
Samurian tries to control but Meeks wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurian is really struggling to control Meeks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Meeks is looking to get to half guard.
Samurian scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Samurian landing strikes from the mount and Meeks is in trouble!
Meeks is trying desperately to improve position.
Samurian tries to control but Meeks wriggling away.
Samurian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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.
Samurian prevents Meeks from getting the reversal.
Meeks throwing hammer fists to the chest of Samurian. What's that going to do exactly?
Samurian controlling his opponent.
Samurian with a couple of short strikes.
Samurian with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurian cracks Meeks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Samurian tries to control but Meeks wriggling away.
Samurian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Meeks is desperately trying to improve his position but Samurian has a good base and remains in mount.
Meeks tries to lock up and control but Samurian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Meeks is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Meeks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Samurian.
Samurian 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.
Meeks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meeks is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Meeks is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Samurian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Samurian working for a guillotine from mount but Meeks is in no mood to give up.
Samurian avoids the attempt from Meeks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Samurian dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Samurian instigates a clinch.
Meeks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Samurian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Samurian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Samurian managing to control the position.
Meeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Samurian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samurian looking for a sweep. Not yet Samurian, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samurian is working hard here to advance position.
Meeks wants to stand but Samurian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Meeks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meeks tries to free his leg and advance position but Samurian is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurian is trying to control the position but Meeks postures up.
Meeks passes Samurian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meeks is keen to just control but Samurian is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samurian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samurian fails with the takedown
and Meeks counters with a three punch combo that has Samurian backing up. Samurian nods at Meeks to acknowledge the strikes.
Meeks misses with a few strikes there.
Samurian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meeks misses with a double jab
so Samurian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Samurian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samurian trying to control but Meeks is working from the bottom.
Meeks is looking for a triangle but Samurian pushes his legs off easily.
Meeks wants to stand and escape but Samurian is having none of it.
Meeks keeping moving, preventing Samurian from controlling successfully.
Samurian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meeks looking for a guillotine here but Samurian defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurian is pushing down on Meeks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meeks is fighting to maintain full guard but Samurian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meeks is trying to get back to full guard.
Samurian controlling the action here.
Meeks wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Samurian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Samurian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Samurian looking to finish Meeks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Meeks!
Samurian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Meeks tries to reverse the position but Samurian maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Samurian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samurian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Samurian!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cal Gehrig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wanderlie bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cal Gehrig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, wanderlie bain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gehrig cracks bain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Gehrig.
bain tries to close the distance and clinch but Gehrig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gehrig throws a hook to the side of bain's head but bain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Gehrig.
The fight stays on the outside here - bain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gehrig throws a right and a left that bain avoids nicely.
Gehrig throws a head kick that misses.
Gehrig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
bain tries to clinch up.
Gehrig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gehrig keeps the fight on the outside.
Gehrig swats away the attempt to clinch by bain.
bain tries to clinch but Gehrig moves out of range.
bain slips under a jab from Gehrig.
Gehrig keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gehrig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
bain instigates a clinch.
bain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch but bain keeps him there for the moment.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but bain won't allow it.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but bain won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gehrig stalling in the clinch but bain improves position.
Gehrig takes a knee right on the jaw!
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
bain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
bain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
Gehrig tries to stall but bain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
bain crunches a lovely knee into Gehrig's ribcage.
bain looks gassed!
Gehrig is looking to control bain's arms but bain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gehrig has his back to the cage.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gehrig wants to break free but bain has control.
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Gehrig takes a knee right on the jaw!
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but bain has him pressed against the cage.
bain misses with an elbow over the top.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gehrig tries to break the clinch but bain is controlling the position.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gehrig wants to break free but bain has control.
bain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gehrig's face.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but bain has him pressed against the cage.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig wants to break free but bain has control.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch but bain keeps him there for the moment.
bain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gehrig tries to break the clinch but bain is controlling the position.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
bain lands a knee to the head.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Gehrig is blocking nicely.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
bain misses with a knee strike.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
bain trying to stall but Gehrig improves his position.
bain prevents Gehrig from breaking the clinch.
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
bain misses with a knee strike.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gehrig blocks it with crossed arms.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
bain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gehrig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but bain won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by bain.
bain keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
bain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gehrig tries to break the clinch but bain is controlling the position.
bain crunches a lovely knee into Gehrig's ribcage.
bain misses with a knee strike.
Gehrig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
bain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but bain has him pressed against the cage.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gehrig takes an elbow to the forehead.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but bain has him pressed against the cage.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
bain lands a nice elbow.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
bain landing knees to the body.
Gehrig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gehrig blocks it with crossed arms.
Gehrig is trying to stall.
bain prevents Gehrig from breaking the clinch.
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.
bain with a knee to the head.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gehrig takes a knee right on the jaw!
bain prevents Gehrig from breaking the clinch.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
bain landing knees to the head.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
bain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gehrig's face.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
bain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gehrig's face.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch but bain keeps him there for the moment.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but bain won't allow it.
bain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gehrig's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gehrig takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
wanderlie bain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Gehrig misses.
bain tries to clinch up but Gehrig circles away and keeps his distance.
bain tries to clinch but Gehrig is having none of it.
bain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gehrig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
bain tries to clinch there but Gehrig circles away.
bain is looking to clinch.
Gehrig throws a low kick, looking for bain's leg but bain calmly moves out of range.
bain clinches.
bain landing knees to the head.
bain working aggressively here.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gehrig blocks it with crossed arms.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gehrig.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but bain has him pressed against the cage.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Gehrig is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gehrig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but bain has him pressed against the cage.
bain misses with a knee strike.
bain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
bain misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
bain with a knee to the head.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but bain won't allow it.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
bain lands a hook that snaps the head of Gehrig backwards.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
bain landing knees to the head.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gehrig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
bain scores with a knee to the head.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Gehrig is blocking nicely.
bain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
bain prevents Gehrig from breaking the clinch.
bain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
bain with a knee to the head.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gehrig blocks it with crossed arms.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but bain has him pressed against the cage.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
bain misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but bain won't allow it.
bain keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
bain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for bain.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by bain.
bain lands a knee to the head.
bain misses with a knee strike.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
bain keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
bain connects with a knee to the head.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
bain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
bain keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but bain has him pressed against the cage.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
bain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gehrig wants to break free but bain has control.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but bain has him pressed against the cage.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
Gehrig tries to break the clinch but bain is controlling the position.
bain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gehrig's face.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
bain misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gehrig stalling in the clinch but bain improves position.
Gehrig tries to break the clinch but bain is controlling the position.
bain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gehrig tries to break the clinch but bain is controlling the position.
bain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
bain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
bain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
bain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gehrig's face.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
Gehrig tries to break the clinch but bain is controlling the position.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
bain keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by bain.
bain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
bain connects with a knee to the head.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
bain has a couple of punches blocked by Gehrig.
Gehrig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch but bain keeps him there for the moment.
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.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by bain.
bain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
bain prevents Gehrig from breaking the clinch.
bain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gehrig's face.
Gehrig wants to break free but bain has control.
Gehrig takes a knee right on the jaw!
bain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gehrig tries to break the clinch but bain is controlling the position.
Gehrig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Gehrig avoiding damage.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
bain prevents Gehrig from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
wanderlie bain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gehrig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gehrig tests bain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
bain tries to clinch up but Gehrig circles away and keeps his distance.
Gehrig throws a sloppy head kick and bain moves out of range easily.
bain tries to close the distance and clinch but Gehrig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gehrig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
bain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gehrig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gehrig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
bain tries to clinch but Gehrig moves out of range.
Gehrig looks to land a combination but bain avoids it well.
Gehrig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gehrig circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bain tries to clinch there but Gehrig circles away.
bain clinches up against the cage.
bain lands a knee to the head.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gehrig blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
bain prevents Gehrig from breaking the clinch.
Gehrig tries to stall but bain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gehrig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
bain keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain connects with a knee to the head.
bain keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
bain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
bain with a knee to the head.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
bain scores with a knee to the head.
bain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but bain won't allow it.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Gehrig is blocking nicely.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
bain landing knees to the head.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gehrig is trying to maintain a safe position but bain gets an underhook and turns Gehrig into the cage.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gehrig trying to stall but bain improves his position.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but bain has him pressed against the cage.
bain landing knees to the head.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Gehrig is blocking nicely.
bain connects with a knee to the head.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
A knee to the head by bain.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
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.
Gehrig blocks an uppercut.
bain keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gehrig takes an elbow to the forehead.
bain gets through Gehrig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but bain has him pressed against the cage.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gehrig tries to stall but bain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gehrig takes a shot to the head.
bain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
bain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gehrig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
bain landing knees to the head.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but bain won't allow it.
bain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gehrig blocks it with crossed arms.
bain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gehrig's face.
bain with a knee to the head.
bain misses with a knee strike.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Gehrig is blocking nicely.
Gehrig tries to break the clinch but bain is controlling the position.
Gehrig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gehrig is looking to control bain's arms but bain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gehrig has his back to the cage.
bain landing knees to the head.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain working aggressively here.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gehrig blocks it with crossed arms.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but bain has him pressed against the cage.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gehrig blocks it with crossed arms.
bain misses with a knee strike.
bain keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gehrig wants to break free but bain has control.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks with his arms.
Gehrig tries to break the clinch but bain is controlling the position.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but bain won't allow it.
Gehrig breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - bain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cal Gehrig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gehrig misses with a few strikes there.
Gehrig throws a sloppy head kick and bain moves out of range easily.
Gehrig misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - bain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gehrig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
bain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
bain stalling in the clinch but Gehrig improves position.
bain connects with a knee to the head.
bain lands a knee to the head.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Gehrig is blocking nicely.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from bain.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but bain has double underhooks.
bain lands an elbow inside.
bain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gehrig's face.
bain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but bain won't allow it.
bain tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
Gehrig wants to break free but bain has control.
bain scores with a knee to the head.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
bain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
Gehrig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for bain.
Cal Gehrig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gehrig misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
wanderlie bain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got bain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... wanderlie bain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot a Nigga, Kill a Nigga. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chester Manson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ister Band!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Band changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manson tries to avoid it but Band manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manson to the ground. Manson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Band shoots in looking for a takedown. Manson tries to sprawl out of it but Band keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Band fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chester Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ister Band.
Band gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manson is trying to stall.
Band is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Band gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Band tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard.
Manson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Band's head.
Band trying to control from the bottom.
Band tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg.
Band keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Band is looking to improve his position.
Manson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson trying to mount his opponent but Band defends it.
Manson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Band is just out of range.
Band throws a hook but Manson blocks it.
Band looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Band wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Manson is pressing down on Band's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Manson working a defensive guard here.
Band tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard.
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.
Band moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Band looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manson connects with a jab.
Manson closes the distance and clinches.
Manson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manson looking to slow down the pace here.
Manson tries to throw a body punch but Band avoids it by throwing Manson back against the cage.
Band prevents a body shot from Manson.
Band pulls guard successfully.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Band swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Band has his foot on Manson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is looking to work some ground and pound but Band has wrist control.
Manson looking to pass the guard.
Manson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Band tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Band looking for a guillotine here but Manson defends easily.
Band looks gassed!
Manson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Band keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Band darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Manson is pressing down on Band's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Manson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Band's guard.
Manson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manson tries to free his leg and advance position but Band is retaining full guard.
Band is trying to control the position but Manson postures up.
Band is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Band throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manson pushes down on Band's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manson throwing shots but Band is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ister Band will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Band avoids the body shot from Manson.
Band slips under a jab from Manson.
Band changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manson stops Band from passing to mount.
Band is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Band is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Band is breathing heavily.
Manson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Band trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Band has passed into side control.
Manson tries to buck Band off but Band is having none of it.
Band in side control, throwing shots but Manson defends.
Manson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Band is refusing to be controlled, as Manson sits in half guard.
Manson wants to advance to full mount but Band doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Manson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Band throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a big right hand that misses.
Manson throws a big right hand that misses.
Manson throwing strikes from guard but Band blocks nicely.
Manson trying to control but Band is working from the bottom.
Manson throwing strikes from guard but Band blocks nicely.
Band looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Band is trying to keep Manson in close.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Band slips under a jab from Manson.
Band shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manson misses with a looping left.
Manson misses with a body shot.
Manson lands a jab to the head.
Band slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Manson looks to clinch
and Band counters with a nice uppercut.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Band pushes him off.
Band tries for a takedown but Manson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manson misses with a straight right.
Manson throws a series of punches but Band moves out of range.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Band connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manson throws a hook but Band blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Band slips a jab from Manson.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Band as he avoids it easily.
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Band sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Band.
Chester Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson misses with a looping right.
Band shoots for a double leg takedown but Manson sprawls well. He's pushed Band's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chester Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ister Band.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Band with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Band works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manson wants to control from the top but Band keeps moving.
Band working a defensive guard here.
Manson throwing strikes from guard but Band blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Manson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Band counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manson is striking off his back. Band thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Band wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Band is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manson is just riding it out for now. Band eventually gives up the hold.
Manson tries to roll over but Band keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Band wants to take a breather but Manson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manson's head.
Manson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Band showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Band stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.
Band trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Manson being controlled here, momentarily.
Band trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manson looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Band as he avoids it easily.
Manson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Band staying out of range there.
Manson scores with a nice head shot.
Band scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manson sneaks back into half guard.
Band missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Manson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Band is working away from the top position though.
Band frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Band with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Manson regains half guard.
Manson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Manson tries to roll over but Band keeps him under control.
Band is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manson is just riding it out for now. Band eventually gives up the hold.
Manson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Band is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Band trying to mount his opponent but Manson defends it.
Manson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ister Band has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Band trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ister Band really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Band misses with a low kick.
Manson misses with a straight left.
Manson misses with a wild combination.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ister Band seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Band keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manson.
Band lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Manson.
Manson misses with an uppercut.
Manson misses with a hook.
Band lands with a straight right. Manson didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Band gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Band is trying to get back to full guard.
Band is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band trying to control but Manson postures up.
Band avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manson.
Band is trying to control but can't.
Band is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Manson pulls his head out easily.
Band is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manson winds up and cracks Band with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson winds up and cracks Band with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Band is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manson is tying to control. Band wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manson lands with a punch from half guard.
Manson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Band tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Manson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Band pushes him off.
Manson throws a push kick but Band slaps the foot to one side.
Band moves away from the strike by Manson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson loads up on a big right hand but Band slips the punch.
Band connects with a single shot there.
Band shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Band was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manson tries to reverse the position but Band maintains control.
Band with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Band throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Manson is looking to get to half guard.
Manson is in a horrible position here. Band smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manson is desperately trying to improve his position but Band has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Band in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Manson is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Band cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manson is squirming around, avoiding Band's attempts to control the action.
Band working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Manson is looking to get to half guard.
Band is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Manson had his way with Ister Band in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Manson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Band closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manson to the mat! Manson manages to get full guard.
Band trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Band thows a big elbow that misses.
Manson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Band manages to get himself to full guard.
Band working for a triangle but Manson defends it easily.
Manson is looking to work some ground and pound but Band has wrist control.
Band is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson stands and throws Band's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Band is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Manson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Manson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Band some visible discomfort.
Manson tries to move to mount but Band blocks the move with his legs.
Manson wants to control but Band is keeping him busy.
Band is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Band works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Band throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Manson escapes and throws Band's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Band can't do much from the bottom here.
Manson scores with punches from side control.
Manson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manson working away.
Manson misses with the ground and pound.
Manson in side control, throwing shots but Band defends.
Band manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Band wants to get back to full guard.
Band is refusing to be controlled, as Manson sits in half guard.
Manson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Band is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Band tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Band manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Band scores with a takedown into Manson's guard.
Manson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Band missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Band from controlling successfully.
Band with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Band!
Band takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Band tries to reverse the position but Manson maintains control.
Manson with shots to the head and body - Band looks very uncomfortable down there.
Band takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Manson raining down shots from the mount!
Manson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Manson has control of Band's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Band regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Manson prevents Band from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Manson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Manson!
Chester Manson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Penn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BJ Penn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jay Penn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay Penn 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.
Jay Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
BJ Penn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jay Penn!
BJ Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jay Penn is looking to escape.
Jay Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BJ Penn breaks from Jay Penn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BJ Penn with shots to the head and body - Jay Penn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jay Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but BJ Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Jay Penn is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BJ Penn lands a big elbow.
BJ Penn working Jay Penn over with strikes here.
Jay Penn can't escape the position.
BJ Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BJ Penn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jay Penn turns into him and now he's in BJ Penn's guard.
Jay Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jay Penn advances position into side control!
Jay Penn moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay Penn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jay Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. BJ Penn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jay Penn is breathing heavily.
Jay Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… BJ Penn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by BJ Penn and Jay Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
BJ Penn is pushing Jay Penn's head away, looking to escape. Jay Penn manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay Penn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BJ Penn regains half guard.
BJ Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jay Penn is looking for a kimura but BJ Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jay Penn to get the leverage.
Jay Penn is thwarting BJ Penn's attempts to control the position.
BJ Penn is trying to stand back up but Jay Penn is controlling him
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.
Jay Penn is looking to advance position but BJ Penn won't allow it.
BJ Penn wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BJ Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jay Penn pinned against the cage. Jay Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
BJ Penn gets caught flat footed, as Jay Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jay Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BJ Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jay Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but BJ Penn is retaining full guard.
Jay Penn 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.
Jay Penn wants to pass the guard but BJ Penn is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Penn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jay Penn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and BJ Penn counters with a head kick.
Jay Penn ducks right into an uppercut from BJ Penn.
BJ Penn throws out a loose jab but Jay Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and BJ Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Jay Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BJ Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jay Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
BJ Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Jay Penn prevents BJ Penn from improving his position.
BJ Penn trying to hold on to Jay Penn's head to control him but Jay Penn postures up.
BJ Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Jay Penn.
BJ Penn wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jay Penn tries to pass to full mount but BJ Penn defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jay Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jay Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
BJ Penn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jay Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but BJ Penn is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BJ Penn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jay Penn doesn't defend quickly enough and BJ Penn has managed to lock this one up! Can Jay Penn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to BJ Penn on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn is the new lightweight champion!
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