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ROF 4 - Kanunu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Villa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Villa.
It looks like Pedro Arroyo has been cut.
Villa shoots for a double leg takedown but Arroyo sprawls well. He's pushed Villa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Villa shoots for a double leg takedown but Arroyo sprawls well. He's pushed Villa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arroyo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Villa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Villa misses.
Villa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo throws a combination that misses
so Villa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arroyo is looking to stand up but Villa isn't so interested in that idea.
Arroyo is wriggling around but Villa manages to pass to half guard.
Arroyo tries to kick Villa off but Villa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Villa is trying to control the action in half guard but Arroyo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arroyo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arroyo is trying to stand back up but Villa is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Villa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arroyo but Arroyo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Villa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Horrible takedown by Villa or perhaps it was just good defense by Arroyo which made him look bad.
Villa tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Villa or perhaps it was just good defense by Arroyo which made him look bad.
Arroyo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Villa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arroyo won't be happy with that.
Arroyo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Villa is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa shoots in but no luck this time.
Villa throws the left hand but Arroyo avoids the punch easily.
Arroyo throws a combination that misses
and Villa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arroyo throws a combination that misses
and Villa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arroyo won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Villa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Arroyo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Villa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arroyo as he jumps to the side.
Villa fails with a takedown attempt.
Villa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa is looking to clinch.
Villa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Villa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Villa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arroyo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Villa counter with a right hand.
Arroyo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Villa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Villa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arroyo is looking to stand up but Villa isn't so interested in that idea.
Villa trying to control but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Arroyo wants to stand up but Villa is controlling him.
Villa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arroyo's guard.
Arroyo is looking to get back to is feet but Villa passes into side control.
Arroyo is breathing heavily.
Villa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arroyo keeps working.
Villa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arroyo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arroyo is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo is not content to let Villa control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Villa shoots in for a double leg but Arroyo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rafael Villa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Villa sends Arroyo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Villa is motioning to the referee to let Arroyo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Villa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Arroyo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arroyo misses with a combination
and Villa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arroyo but Arroyo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arroyo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Villa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arroyo tries to kick Villa off in order to stand up. Villa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Villa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Villa trying to control the position but Arroyo is working away.
Arroyo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Villa is controlling him well.
Arroyo is looking to get back to his feet here but Villa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Arroyo's back.
Arroyo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Villa.
Arroyo is trying to get back to his feet but Villa has full control of the position and if anything, Arroyo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Arroyo tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Villa sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Arroyo to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Villa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LeBron Stankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Singlaterry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrea Singlaterry told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LeBron Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrea Singlaterry!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stankovic.
Singlaterry shoots in for a double leg but Stankovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stankovic throws a leg kick but Singlaterry checks it.
Stankovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stankovic throws a head kick that misses.
Stankovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stankovic throws a head kick but Singlaterry moves out of range.
Singlaterry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LeBron Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Singlaterry.
Singlaterry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stankovic lands a with a good body shot.
Singlaterry looks gassed!
Stankovic misses with the combination.
Singlaterry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stankovic with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stankovic scores with a shot to the body.
Stankovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Singlaterry is out of range.
Oooh a lovely combination from Stankovic sends Singlaterry down but not out. Stankovic dives into side control looking to finish.
Singlaterry is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic trying to control the position but Singlaterry is working away.
Stankovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stankovic takes a little break here. Singlaterry wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Singlaterry is not content to let Stankovic control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singlaterry avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stankovic.
Stankovic moves into full mount!
Singlaterry is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stankovic controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Singlaterry is squirming around, avoiding Stankovic's attempts to control the action.
Stankovic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Singlaterry has worked his arm free - good work by Singlaterry!
Stankovic decides to stand back up. Stankovic steps back and let's Singlaterry get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singlaterry has his takedown stuffed
and Stankovic counters with a series of strikes. Singlaterry will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron Stankovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stankovic tries to clinch up but Singlaterry circles away and keeps his distance.
Singlaterry avoids the head kick by Stankovic.
Singlaterry 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stankovic 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! Singlaterry rolls with it to try and escape but Stankovic cranks on the arm and Singlaterry is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LeBron Stankovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Taint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taint comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. Bobby Malone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dickie Taint's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dickie Taint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Malone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taint shoots in looking for a takedown. Malone tries to sprawl out of it but Taint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taint moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taint throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Malone does no damage.
Malone throws a low kick, looking for Taint's leg but Taint calmly moves out of range.
Taint looks to land a combination. Malone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Bobby Malone has been cut.
Malone with a poor takedown
and Taint counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malone looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taint cracks Malone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malone is rocked!
Taint dances in with a quick combination. Malone is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Taint snaps Malone's head back. Malone stumbles backwards against the cage. Taint steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Malone's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Malone just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dickie Taint!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Global Warming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nerubian Assasin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warming comes to the cage accompanied by Forever-Travis Barker Remix. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Global Warming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nerubian Assasin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Assasin blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Assasin.
Nice defenses there by Warming.
Warming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Warming closes the distance and clinches up with Assasin, looking for a takedown. Warming pushes Assasin against the cage but Assasin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warming takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assasin thuds a left hand into Warming's body.
Donk. Assasin catches Warming right on the button with a cross.
Assasin loads up on a big right hand but Warming slips the punch.
Assasin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warming swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Assasin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assasin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Warming, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assasin slips a jab and a cross from Warming.
Warming displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assasin throws out the jab.
Warming shoots for a double leg takedown but Assasin sprawls well. He's pushed Warming's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Global Warming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assasin misses with a few strikes there.
Assasin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warming is breathing heavily.
A big left from Assasin misses.
Assasin throws a jab but it's blocked by Warming.
Assasin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Warming ducks under a wild hook from Assasin.
Global Warming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assasin lands a glancing blow to the side of Warming's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Warming.
Warming tries to close the distance and clinch but Assasin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Assasin as he connects with a hook.
Assasin takes a swing at Warming's ribcage but misses.
Warming misses with a combination
and Assasin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Global Warming has been cut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Warming. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Assasin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Warming walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warming gets a takedown into half guard.
Assasin wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warming seems to be looking for submissions.
Warming is keen to just control but Assasin is a slippery customer.
Warming is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Warming is working for a kimura but Assasin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warming tries to pass to full mount but Assasin defends it.
Assasin trying to hold on to Warming's head to control him but Warming postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Assasin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assasin looks to throw the jab but Warming is out of range.
Assasin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warming ducks under a wild hook from Assasin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nerubian Assasin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Global Warming's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Assasin lands a nice hook to Warming's body. Warming takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warming has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warming there as he acknowledges the shot.
Assasin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assasin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assasin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warming moves away from the strike by Assasin.
Assasin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Warming blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Assasin finds it's target.
Warming shoots in and drives through. Assasin sprawls well.
Assasin lands a left and a right that sends Warming crashing to the canvas! Assasin dives into mount looking to finish!
Warming is rocked!
Warming can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assasin controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warming is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Assasin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warming manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Assasin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warming. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assasin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Warming regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Assasin wants to control from the top but Warming keeps moving.
Warming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Warming looking for a guillotine here but Assasin defends easily.
Warming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Assasin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warming is proving hard to escape from.
Warming escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Assasin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Assasin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assasin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Warming is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warming is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Assasin trying to control but Warming is working from the bottom.
Warming wants to sweep but no luck.
Assasin wants to control from the top but Warming keeps moving.
Assasin wants to get up but he can't break Warming's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Assasin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assasin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nerubian Assasin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Global Warming's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Warming walks into a left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Assasin!
Warming shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Assasin's guard.
Warming wants to control from the top but Assasin keeps moving.
Warming tries to free his leg and advance position but Assasin is retaining full guard.
Warming thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Warming thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assasin wants to get back to his feet but Warming is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Assasin working a defensive guard here.
Warming drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warming jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Assasin wants to stand but Warming is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warming throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Warming slips under a jab from Assasin.
Assasin throws out a loose jab but Warming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assasin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Warming trying to control the position from guard on top but Assasin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warming 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.
Assasin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Assasin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assasin keeping full guard, as Warming tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warming is working hard here to advance position.
Warming 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assasin missing with a left hand there. Warming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Assasin loads up on a big right hand but Warming slips the punch.
Warming ducks under a wild hook from Assasin.
Warming moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Assasin throws a right hand that Warming ducks under and follows up with a left that Warming also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Assasin.
Warming has a takedown stuffed.
Nerubian Assasin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assasin throws an overhand right that lands on Warming's shoulder, as Warming tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nerubian Assasin.
I've got Assasin 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nerubian Assasin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JB Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basje Schrauwen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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138 lbs
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142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JB Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Basje Schrauwen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingston connects with a nice looking jab.
Schrauwen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kingston.
Kingston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schrauwen. Schrauwen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schrauwen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kingston. That did some damage!
Kingston throws a shot to the body.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Schrauwen tries to clinch
and Kingston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston doesn't manage to clinch there - Schrauwen circles away.
Schrauwen darts in trying to clinch
and Kingston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schrauwen wants to clinch but Kingston slips to the side
and Kingston counters with a series of strikes. Schrauwen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schrauwen darts in and clinches Kingston up against the cage.
Schrauwen stalling against the cage.
Schrauwen scores a nice knee to the body.
Schrauwen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schrauwen throws a head kick that Kingston semi-blocks.
Schrauwen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kingston counters with a three punch combo that has Schrauwen backing up. Schrauwen nods at Kingston to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schrauwen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kingston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
Kingston is looking to break free of the clinch but Schrauwen has double underhooks.
Kingston is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen lands a damaging elbow.
Schrauwen prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Schrauwen to work.
Schrauwen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Basje Schrauwen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrauwen is looking to clinch.
Kingston throws a series of strikes that have Schrauwen backpedaling.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingston counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrauwen misses with a low kick.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schrauwen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schrauwen is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schrauwen's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schrauwen.
Schrauwen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schrauwen tries to land a leg kick but Kingston saw it coming and moves away.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schrauwen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schrauwen wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Kingston lands a two punch combo.
Schrauwen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston wants to clinch but Schrauwen slips to the side
and Schrauwen counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen clinches up against the cage.
Schrauwen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schrauwen connects with a knee to the head.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kingston's face.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Schrauwen keeps him there for the moment.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schrauwen has him pressed against the cage.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schrauwen has him pressed against the cage.
Schrauwen prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
Schrauwen is pushing Kingston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schrauwen breaks the clinch.
Schrauwen moves into range and clinches up with Kingston.
Schrauwen keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schrauwen slowing the pace effectively.
Schrauwen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schrauwen prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Schrauwen.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kingston's face.
Kingston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schrauwen connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basje Schrauwen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schrauwen is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schrauwen fails with an attempt to clinch.
JB Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schrauwen throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston doesn't manage to clinch there - Schrauwen circles away.
Schrauwen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kingston counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrauwen forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Kingston wants to break free but Schrauwen has control.
Schrauwen keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schrauwen has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrauwen keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Schrauwen.
Schrauwen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kingston is looking to break free of the clinch but Schrauwen has double underhooks.
Schrauwen prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
Kingston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kingston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schrauwen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kingston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schrauwen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kingston can't break the clinch.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kingston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kingston takes an elbow to the temple.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Schrauwen keeps him there for the moment.
Schrauwen landing knees to the body.
Schrauwen scores with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen stalling against the cage.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the body.
Schrauwen scores a nice knee to the body.
Kingston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schrauwen is pushing Kingston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Schrauwen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the body.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the body.
Kingston letting Schrauwen take a breather here.
Schrauwen manages to break the clinch.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Schrauwen avoids it well.
Schrauwen tries to clinch
and Kingston counters with a one-two to the body.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schrauwen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schrauwen tries to clinch but Kingston moves away
and Kingston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schrauwen thinking.
Schrauwen darts in trying to clinch
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingston.
Schrauwen wants to clinch
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Schrauwen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schrauwen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kingston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schrauwen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schrauwen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schrauwen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kingston counters with a three punch combo that has Schrauwen backing up. Schrauwen nods at Kingston to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schrauwen moves in looking to clinch but Kingston pushes him off.
Schrauwen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basje Schrauwen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Schrauwen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kingston's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schrauwen.
Schrauwen tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Schrauwen is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Schrauwen darts in and clinches Kingston up against the cage.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Kingston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schrauwen keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schrauwen prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
Kingston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kingston's face.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schrauwen has him pressed against the cage.
Schrauwen connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schrauwen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schrauwen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schrauwen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kingston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kingston's face.
Kingston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kingston wants to break free but Schrauwen has control.
Kingston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kingston wants to get back to striking at distance but Schrauwen won't allow it.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schrauwen just leaning against Kingston, taking a breather.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schrauwen has him pressed against the cage.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Schrauwen prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
Schrauwen lands an elbow inside that Kingston shrugs off.
Schrauwen connects with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the body.
Schrauwen lands a nice knee to the body.
Schrauwen keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schrauwen scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Schrauwen.
Schrauwen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kingston being controlled against the cage.
Kingston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schrauwen controlling the action here for a moment.
Schrauwen keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schrauwen lands an elbow just above Kingston 's eye.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kingston's face.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Schrauwen has him pressed against the cage.
Schrauwen scores with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen avoiding damage.
Schrauwen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kingston's face.
Schrauwen taking a breather.
Schrauwen connects with a knee to the head.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Schrauwen has him pressed against the cage.
Schrauwen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kingston wants to break free but Schrauwen has control.
Schrauwen lands an elbow just above Kingston 's eye.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the body.
Schrauwen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kingston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head.
Schrauwen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kingston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Schrauwen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen connects with a knee to the head.
Kingston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schrauwen breaks the clinch.
Basje Schrauwen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schrauwen rushes Kingston and presses him up against the cage.
Schrauwen breaks from the clinch.
Schrauwen tries to clinch
and Kingston counters with a left and a right that stings Schrauwen.
Schrauwen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schrauwen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schrauwen has him pressed against the cage.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schrauwen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schrauwen wants to clinch
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a combination
and Schrauwen counters by moving into the clinch.
JB Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schrauwen breaks the clinch.
Schrauwen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schrauwen looks to clinch
and Kingston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schrauwen lands with a slapping head kick.
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schrauwen is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Schrauwen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basje Schrauwen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schrauwen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 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... Basje Schrauwen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Denn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgan's choice of entrance music: Colt 45. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Denn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain Morgan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denn wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Denn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denn off to one side.
Denn misses with a double jab.
Denn closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Denn won't allow it.
Morgan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morgan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DJ Denn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Captain Morgan.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Denn can't get the takedown.
Denn looking for a takedown.
Morgan fails to pull guard.
Denn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morgan tries to clinch
and Denn moves into the clinch.
Morgan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Denn can't get the takedown.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Denn won't allow it.
Morgan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morgan pulls guard.
Morgan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Denn has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denn thows a huge punch but Morgan dodges it nicely.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan looking for subs from the bottom but Denn mounts him!
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Denn has control of Morgan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morgan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Denn isn't that keen on the idea.
Morgan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
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.
Denn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morgan regains half guard.
Denn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Denn is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denn to get the leverage.
Denn is breathing heavily.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
Denn trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denn trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Morgan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Denn pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Denn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Morgan misses with a takedown
and Denn counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morgan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Denn.
Denn 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denn wants to stand but Morgan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Denn stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
Morgan has his foot on Denn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denn works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Denn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Denn tries a head kick but it misses.
Denn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
Denn thows a huge punch but Morgan dodges it nicely.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan tries to kick Denn off but Denn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Denn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morgan!
Denn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denn throwing strikes here but Morgan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Denn throwing strikes here but Morgan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Denn takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Morgan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Denn maintains control.
Denn trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Denn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Denn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan tries to buck Denn off but he can't manage it.
Denn prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denn pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Denn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Morgan stops Denn from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Morgan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morgan tries to improve his position but instead Denn has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morgan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morgan with the active half guard here but Denn passes nicely into side control.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Denn stands up.
Morgan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denn counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denn keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Denn manages to end up in side control.
Morgan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Denn easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Denn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan scores with a jab. Denn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan scores with a three punch combo!
Morgan closes the distance but Denn moves to the side
and Denn counters by clinching up.
Morgan pulls guard.
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morgan's guard.
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Denn defends easily.
Morgan is looking for a triangle here but Denn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Denn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Denn wants to finish this one by submission but Morgan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Denn.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Denn wants to take Morgan's back here but Morgan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morgan tries to hold on but Denn pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morgan regains half guard.
Captain Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denn moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Morgan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Denn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morgan regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Denn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Denn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Morgan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Denn's back instead.
Morgan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Denn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Denn breaks Morgan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denn advances position into side control!
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Morgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Denn is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Denn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DJ Denn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denn is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Denn 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... DJ Denn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Palau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palau kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Marley - I shot the sherif. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Palau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, B A!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nelson Palau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Palau blocks the leg kick.
Palau scores with a takedown into A's guard.
A trying to strike off his back.
A wants to sweep here but Palau controlling him for the moment.
A had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Palau is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. A Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Palau's back instead.
A is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Palau is defending well though. A let's go of the attempt for now.
Will A go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Palau tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palau regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palau defends it well.
Palau misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Palau tries to get to full guard but A has control of the leg.
Palau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palau.
A makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palau strikes from his own guard.
Palau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palau wants to sweep but no luck.
Palau throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A won't allow Palau to sweep him here.
A pushing down on Palau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
A is looking to advance position but Palau won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palau gets back to full guard.
Palau is breathing heavily.
Palau has his foot on A's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. A works his way back into a safe position though.
A passes Palau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
A is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
A is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
A trying to mount his opponent but Palau defends it.
A lands strikes from half guard.
A seems to be working for a kimura but Palau defends the submission attempt.
Palau is pressing down on A's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palau is looking to sinch up a triangle. A throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Palau's body to avoid the submission. Palau has instead reached around A's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Palau arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nelson Palau!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ikky Tevez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pit Lord will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikky Tevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pit Lord!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tevez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lord, pushing him back against the cage.
Lord stops a takedown attempt from Tevez.
Tevez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lord prevents it.
Tevez tries to pull guard but Lord holds him up against the cage and eventually Tevez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikky Tevez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lord prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tevez fails to pull guard.
Lord stops a takedown attempt from Tevez.
Tevez wants a takedown.
Tevez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lord prevents it.
Tevez scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pit Lord has been cut.
Tevez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lord gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lord stops a takedown attempt from Tevez.
Tevez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lord avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tevez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tevez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tevez slips a jab and a cross from Lord.
Nice uppercut lands for Lord. That snapped Tevez's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Tevez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ikky Tevez has been cut.
Tevez tries to clinch up.
Lord scores with a body shot.
Tevez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lord.
Tevez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Tevez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Pit Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tevez fails to land the takedown.
Tevez takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Lord lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord swinging wilding here.
Tevez moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a left that rocks Tevez and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lord dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tevez regain composure!
Tevez being controlled for a moment.
Lord tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tevez is looking for a sweep.
Lord tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tevez keeps working.
Lord tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tevez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lord is looking to take a break and control but Tevez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tevez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Lord.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Lord misses.
Lord lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord scores with a hook.
Tevez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lord misses with an uppercut.
Lord lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Lord.
Tevez slips under a jab from Lord.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tevez.
Lord moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Lord dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lord throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tevez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lord sizes up Tevez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Lord scores with a jab. Tevez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tevez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lord finds it's way round the side to connect with Tevez's head.
Lord getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tevez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Tevez ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Lord lunges at Tevez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tevez's hand.
Lord lands a jab to Tevez's midsection.
Tevez slips a jab and a cross from Lord.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Tevez is out of range.
A cross from Lord lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tevez walks into a straight right hand from Lord.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tevez takes one to the side of the head.
Tevez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord misses with a series of wild punches.
Lord misses with a few strikes there.
Tevez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lord lands with an overhand left.
Tevez needs to keep his hands up - Lord had a free shot at his head there.
Lord punishes Tevez's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Lord.
Tevez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Lord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lord tests Tevez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Lord.
Tevez ducks right into an uppercut from Lord.
Nice defenses there by Tevez.
Tevez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a hook.
Tevez drops his hands momentarily and Lord takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Lord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tevez doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tevez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lord stuffs the takedown.
Tevez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tevez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Lord lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Tevez's shoulder, as Tevez tries to avoid the shot.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tevez manages to avoid it.
Tevez moves away from the strike by Lord.
Lord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tevez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Tevez slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord misses with a series of wild punches.
Tevez takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tevez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lord to score with a decent uppercut.
Tevez is looking to clinch.
Lord misses with a wild combination.
Lord lands with an uppercut that bounces Tevez off the cage and back into rage.
Tevez forces Lord back against the cage and clinches.
Tevez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikky Tevez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tevez tries to pull guard but Lord won't allow it.
Tevez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lord gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lord is looking to break free of the clinch but Tevez has double underhooks.
Lord can't break the clinch.
Tevez keeps control of Lord as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tevez prevents Lord from breaking the clinch.
Tevez has Lord pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lord manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tevez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lord pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lord might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tevez needs to keep his hands up - Lord had a free shot at his head there.
Ikky Tevez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lord lands a jab to the head.
Lord looks to land a combination. Tevez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tevez doesn't seem bothered though.
Tevez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tevez doesn't seem bothered though.
Tevez takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord lands a nice hook to Tevez's body. Tevez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lord misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lord darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tevez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tevez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Lord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tevez walks into a left hand.
Tevez slips a straight right by Lord.
Tevez moves away from the strike by Lord.
Tevez dodges the punch combination from Lord.
Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
Lord throws the left hand but Tevez avoids the punch easily.
Lord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lord with a nice cross.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Tevez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lord swinging wilding here.
Good standup being displayed there by Lord as he connects with a hook.
Tevez fails to land the takedown.
Lord throws the left hand but Tevez avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Tevez or perhaps it was just good defense by Lord which made him look bad.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Tevez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Lord lands a with a good body shot.
Lord scores with a nice strike.
Tevez blocks a jab.
Tevez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lord connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lord, as that shot connected.
Lord misses with the combination.
Lord throws a hook but Tevez blocks it.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lord lands with a straight right. Tevez didn't see that one coming.
Pit Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with the combination.
Tevez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lord swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikky Tevez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lord scores with a jab. Tevez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Tevez ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Lord throws a shot from downtown. Tevez moves away and avoids it.
Lord throws a series of strikes that have Tevez backpedaling.
Lord throws the left hand but Tevez avoids the punch easily.
Tevez shoots in for a takedown but Lord shows good takedown defense.
Tevez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tevez blocks a jab.
Lord lands the left hand.
Lord lands a jab-cross combination.
Tevez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lord as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tevez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lord misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lord. That snapped Tevez's head back.
A shot to de liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Lord misses with a straight left.
Lord punishes Tevez's body with a nice straight punch.
Tevez slips a jab and a cross from Lord.
Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
Lord scores with a one two! Tevez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tevez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Tevez saw that one coming.
Lord jabs Tevez right on the nose. Tevez blinks but takes it well.
Tevez tries for a takedown but Lord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Lord both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tevez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lord swivels and escapes.
Tevez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lord scores with a nice head shot.
Pit Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lord sizes up Tevez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Lord coming out on top.
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lord scores with a shot to the body.
Lord throws a hook but Tevez blocks it.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Tevez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Ikky Tevez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pit Lord is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lord lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lord goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pit Lord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lord has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pit Lord!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Bafana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bleed - Meshuggah. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Bafana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bafana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bafana gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bafana trying to control the position.
Bafana pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Bafana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bafana actively working from the bottom here.
Bafana is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bafana avoid being mounted?
Bafana is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is nestled in close to Bafana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bafana is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson prevents Bafana from standing back up.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Bafana defends the submission attempt.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bafana trying to control from the bottom.
Bafana moves into full guard.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Bafana has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bafana looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bafana keeps moving.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bafana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control but Bafana is working from the bottom.
Johnson passes Bafana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is nestled in close to Bafana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bafana is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bafana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bafana trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bafana looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bafana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Bafana's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson prevents Bafana from improving his position.
Bafana is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bafana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bafana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bafana wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Bafana working a defensive guard here.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is in close to Bafana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bafana keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Bafana trying to control the position here.
Bafana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bafana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bafana is breathing heavily.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bafana keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bafana looking for a sweep. Not yet Bafana, not yet.
Bafana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bafana keeps moving.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bafana is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bafana sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bafana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bafana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bafana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Bafana's brow.
Bafana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Bafana lands a heavy elbow.
Bafana fails to advance to Johnson's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bafana misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Johnson tries to hold on but Bafana pushes him away.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Bafana isn't that keen on the idea.
Bafana lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Bafana connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bafana tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
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.
BOOM! Bafana connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bafana with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bafana unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bafana has a good base and remains in mount.
Bafana moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson!
The strikes coming from Bafana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bafana is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bafana's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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 Brad Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bafana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bafana has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson tries to bum rush Bafana with a series of wild strikes but Bafana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings for the body but Bafana moves out of range.
Bafana fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bafana won't be happy with that.
Brad Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Bafana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bafana some visible discomfort.
Bafana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Bafana striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Bafana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bafana looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Bafana is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bafana?
Bafana is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Bafana is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bafana is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson cracks Bafana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bafana is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Bafana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bafana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bafana?
Bafana is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bafana tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bafana is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bafana tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson prevents Bafana from getting the reversal.
Brad Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bafana tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bafana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brad Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bafana taking shots to the head.
Johnson has control of Bafana's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bafana regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson prevents Bafana from getting the reversal.
Bafana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Bafana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Johnson!
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