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Pankration 2: Kopite/O'toole PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Brook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekoa Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kekoa Kai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sunny Brook's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sunny Brook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekoa Kai!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai throws the left hand but Brook avoids the punch easily.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brook takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Sunny Brook has been cut.
Kai drops Brook with a beautiful combination! Brook stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kai is looking for the KO!
Brook is rocked!
Kai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brook.
Brook really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brook is looking to clinch.
Kai flashes Brook a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Brook's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Brook crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kai punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kekoa Kai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ari Tynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rogue enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ari Tynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rogue!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogue.
Rogue tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogue thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tynes if he has to take too many more of those.
Rogue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tynes misses with a two punch combination.
Rogue misses with a head kick.
Tynes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogue is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rogue misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Tynes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tynes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rogue. That did some damage!
Tynes is breathing heavily.
Tynes avoids the head kick by Rogue.
Tynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogue.
Rogue lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tynes will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Rogue.
Rogue throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rogue throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rogue misses with a head kick.
Rogue thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tynes if he has to take too many more of those.
Rogue goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rogue throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tynes's head.
Tynes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rogue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogue throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rogue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogue thows a body kick. Tynes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tynes looks to land a combination but Rogue avoids it well.
Tynes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rogue with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tynes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rogue. That one must have hurt.
Tynes moves out of range as Rogue throws a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rogue. Tynes shrugs it off though.
Rogue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Rogue.
Rogue keeps Tynes at a distance using the push kick.
Rogue throws a front kick aimed at Tynes's knee but Tynes avoids it well.
Tynes avoids a kick to the body.
Rogue throws a sloppy head kick and Tynes moves out of range easily.
Rogue goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rogue lands a high kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Tynes.
Rogue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogue misses with a head kick.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses.
Tynes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rogue lands a head kick. Tynes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tynes blocks a head kick by Rogue.
Tynes avoids the head kick by Rogue.
Tynes lands with a nice combination. Rogue backs away looking to recover.
Rogue scores with a leg kick.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rogue throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tynes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tynes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rogue scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tynes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rogue throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynes misses with a double jab.
Rogue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogue goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tynes lunges at Rogue with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rogue's hand.
Tynes misses with the combination.
Rogue throws a nice head kick!
Tynes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tynes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogue misses with a body kick.
Tynes avoids the head kick by Rogue.
Rogue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tynes.
Rogue scores with a kick to the body.
Rogue walks into a straight right hand from Tynes.
Tynes blocks a head kick by Rogue.
Tynes looks to land a right hand but Rogue moved out of range.
Rogue with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rogue throws a push kick but Tynes slaps the foot to one side.
Tynes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rogue.
Tynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogue.
Rogue lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tynes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tynes misses with a double jab.
Rogue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tynes.
Rogue lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tynes's sensitive parts.
Tynes throws the kick towards the body but Rogue avoids it.
Tynes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tynes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Rogue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tynes lands a two punch combo.
Rogue thows a body kick. Tynes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rogue tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogue tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogue dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tynes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rogue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tynes throws a series of punches but Rogue moves out of range.
Rogue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rogue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogue throws a low kick but Tynes avoids it.
Rogue misses with a leg kick.
Tynes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rogue pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tynes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tynes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tynes blocks a leg kick.
Rogue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tynes throws a series of punches but Rogue avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Rogue.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rogue scores with a head kick.
Rogue slips a jab and a cross from Tynes.
Rogue lands with a kick to the temple. Tynes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rogue cracks the inside of Tynes's front leg.
Tynes throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynes checks a leg kick nicely.
Ari Tynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tynes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogue tries a head kick but it misses.
Tynes misses with a few strikes there.
Rogue throws the kick towards the body but Tynes avoids it.
Tynes moves out of range of the body kick from Rogue.
Tynes tries to bum rush Rogue with a series of wild strikes but Rogue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogue lands with a nice body kick.
Rogue scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rogue.
Tynes misses with a double jab.
Rogue throws a head kick but Tynes moves out of range.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tynes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tynes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tynes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogue pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tynes avoids the head kick by Rogue.
Rogue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tynes.
Tynes blocks a head kick by Rogue.
Rogue throws a head kick but Tynes moves out of range.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogue thuds his shin into the meat of Tynes's side.
Rogue throws a sloppy head kick and Tynes moves out of range easily.
Rogue tries a head kick but it misses.
Tynes misses with a body kick.
Rogue throws a nice head kick!
Rogue throws a head kick that misses.
Tynes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rogue slips a jab and a cross from Tynes.
Tynes missing with a left hand there. Rogue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tynes misses with a double jab.
A head kick from Rogue lands but Tynes takes it in his stride.
Rogue throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tynes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynes throws a nice looking combination but Rogue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogue throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tynes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rogue lands a high kick!
Tynes misses with the combination.
Rogue throws a head kick but Tynes moves out of range.
Rogue fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tynes is out of range.
Rogue on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogue.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogue.
Rogue bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tynes moves out of range of the body kick.
Tynes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogue misses with a head kick.
Rogue misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tynes blocks the leg kick.
Rogue goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tynes misses with a wild combination.
Rogue goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rogue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Tynes does no damage.
Tynes tries to bum rush Rogue with a series of wild strikes but Rogue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tynes misses with a looping right.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tynes.
Rogue throws a head kick but Tynes moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Rogue.
Rogue throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tynes's head.
Rogue throws a sloppy head kick and Tynes moves out of range easily.
Rogue defending well as Tynes loads up on a big left hand.
Tynes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tynes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogue lands with a slapping head kick.
Rogue lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rogue throws a nice head kick!
Tynes is rocked!
Rogue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses.
Tynes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tynes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rogue.
Rogue walks into a stiff left hand from Tynes.
Rogue thuds his shin into the meat of Tynes's side.
Rogue lands a nice looking body kick.
Rogue tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogue tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogue misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Tynes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogue looks to land a body kick but Tynes moved away.
Tynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogue.
Rogue misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogue.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rogue - that will leave a mark!
Tynes avoids the head kick by Rogue.
A head kick misses from Rogue.
Tynes avoids the head kick by Rogue.
Tynes blocks a head kick by Rogue.
Rogue ducks under a wild hook from Tynes.
Tynes misses with a double jab.
Rogue throws a front kick that sends Tynes stumbling back into the ropes.
Tynes throws a nice looking combination but Rogue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tynes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Rogue.
Nice body kick there by Rogue.
Rogue looks for the body kick but Tynes saw that one coming.
Rogue throws a body kick that misses.
Rogue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rogue misses with a head kick.
Rogue misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogue swats away the attempt to clinch by Tynes.
Rogue fakes the leg kick and cracks Tynes in the body.
Well,Tynes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rogue throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tynes's head.
Rogue throws a front kick aimed at Tynes's knee but Tynes avoids it well.
Tynes avoids the head kick by Rogue.
Rogue throws a low kick but Tynes avoids it.
A head kick misses from Rogue.
A slow jab from Tynes misses its intended target.
Rogue tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Rogue there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tynes looks to land a combination but Rogue avoids it well.
Rogue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tynes. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Tynes blocks the leg kick.
Tynes misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Rogue.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses.
Tynes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogue lands a head kick!
Rogue scores with a head kick.
Tynes moves in looking to clinch but Rogue pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rogue. Tynes shrugs it off though.
Rogue throws a head kick but Tynes moves out of range.
No joy there for Tynes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogue throws a leg kick but Tynes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tynes moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogue.
Tynes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogue backs up against the ropes.
Rogue throws a sloppy head kick and Tynes moves out of range easily.
Ari Tynes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tynes misses with the combination.
Tynes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rogue throws a sloppy head kick and Tynes moves out of range easily.
Tynes blocks a head kick by Rogue.
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.
Rogue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tynes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rogue. Rogue obviously looking to wear him down.
Tynes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tynes fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogue lands a head kick. Tynes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rogue throws a head kick that misses.
Rogue pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tynes throws a series of punches but Rogue moves out of range.
Rogue plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tynes lands with a nice combination. Rogue backs away looking to recover.
Rogue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tynes.
Rogue fakes the leg kick and cracks Tynes in the body.
Rogue tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tynes.
Tynes misses with the combination.
Rogue lands a head kick!
Rogue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogue feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tynes's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rogue 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 for Rogue!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Rogue!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Rogue!
Rogue wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwight Thomas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwight Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abe Patterson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Abe Patterson has been cut.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dwight Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Patterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Dwight Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Patterson.
Horrible takedown by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thomas!
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patterson on the ground.
Patterson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Patterson extends the arm and Thomas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abe Patterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Titim Gan Eiri Ort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titim Gan Eiri Ort has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Titim Gan Eiri Ort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Franklin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eiri Ort shoots in and bounces Franklin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Eiri Ort has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franklin controls Eiri Ort momentarily but Eiri Ort frees himself.
Eiri Ort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Eiri Ort from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Eiri Ort is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Franklin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Franklin has escaped and now he's on top!
Eiri Ort is trying to keep Franklin in close.
Eiri Ort had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Franklin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Eiri Ort Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Franklin's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eiri Ort working for the choke.
Eiri Ort has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Franklin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Franklin turns into Eiri Ort and is now in his guard.
Eiri Ort had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Franklin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Eiri Ort Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Franklin's back instead.
Eiri Ort is looking for the choke from the back position but Franklin is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eiri Ort looking for the RNC.
Eiri Ort is breathing heavily.
Eiri Ort not allowing Franklin to control his hands.
Eiri Ort looking for the choke from the back.
Eiri Ort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franklin on the ground.
Eiri Ort working for a choke but Franklin reverses nicely into Eiri Ort 's guard.
Eiri Ort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franklin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Eiri Ort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franklin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eiri Ort's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin drops Eiri Ort with a big left hand and mounts him. Eiri Ort is in big trouble!
Eiri Ort is rocked!
It looks like Titim Gan Eiri Ort has been cut.
Franklin wants to control the pace but Eiri Ort is squirming around nicely.
Oh Eiri Ort is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eiri Ort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eiri Ort tries to get out of the position.
Franklin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eiri Ort kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Franklin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eiri Ort seems to have got his legs back now.
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eiri Ort really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eiri Ort is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Franklin tries to control but Eiri Ort wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eiri Ort is desperately trying to improve his position but Franklin has a good base and remains in mount.
Franklin tries to control but Eiri Ort wriggling away.
Eiri Ort is looking to get to half guard.
Eiri Ort tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franklin trying to control but Eiri Ort is having none of it.
Eiri Ort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Franklin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titim Gan Eiri Ort's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eiri Ort looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Eiri Ort trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Eiri Ort 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.
Eiri Ort is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it.
Eiri Ort is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eiri Ort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eiri Ort wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Eiri Ort wants to work for an arm triangle but Franklin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eiri Ort trying to pass the guard but Franklin defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Franklin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Eiri Ort!
Franklin trying to control but Eiri Ort is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eiri Ort wants to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Eiri Ort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franklin wants to control the pace but Eiri Ort is squirming around nicely.
Eiri Ort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiri Ort tries to reverse the position but Franklin maintains control.
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.
Eiri Ort wants to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Eiri Ort is trying desperately to improve position.
Eiri Ort tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eiri Ort is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Franklin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titim Gan Eiri Ort's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Eiri Ort instigates a clinch.
Eiri Ort has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Franklin uses from the top position.
Eiri Ort has his foot on Franklin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franklin works his way back into a safe position though.
Eiri Ort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eiri Ort throws his legs up looking for a submission but Franklin uses it to pass to side control.
Eiri Ort is trying to improve his position.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eiri Ort keeps working.
Franklin scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eiri Ort tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin scoring with punches and elbows.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch but Eiri Ort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eiri Ort fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eiri Ort on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eiri Ort has his takedown stuffed
and Franklin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franklin.
Franklin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eiri Ort goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franklin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titim Gan Eiri Ort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin is trying to stall.
Franklin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franklin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eiri Ort wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Eiri Ort changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franklin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eiri Ort tries for a takedown but Franklin circles away easily
enabling Franklin to counter with a crisp jab.
Eiri Ort tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eiri Ort's hands.
Eiri Ort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eiri Ort tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
Eiri Ort misses with a takedown attempt
and Franklin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franklin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Titim Gan Eiri Ort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Franklin.
Franklin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Franklin lands with an uppercut that bounces Eiri Ort off the ropes and back into rage.
The fighters circling - Franklin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eiri Ort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eiri Ort fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eiri Ort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eiri Ort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franklin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Franklin. That snapped Eiri Ort's head back.
Eiri Ort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eiri Ort shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Franklin's guard.
Eiri Ortis looking to pass into half guard but Franklin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Franklin is in guard.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Eiri Ort keeps moving.
Eiri Ort looking to control.
Eiri Ort has a closed guard, preventing Franklin from standing up.
Eiri Ort looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin gets to his feet - Eiri Ort follows without any prompting.
Eiri Ort shoots in and drives through. Franklin sprawls well.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Eiri Ort keeps it at a distance.
Eiri Ort shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franklin pinned against the cage. Franklin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franklin's corner calls for a 1-2. Franklin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franklin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eiri Ort's hands.
Titim Gan Eiri Ort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eiri Ort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Franklin counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Franklin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Franklin.
Franklin 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.
Eiri Ort changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franklin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eiri Ort thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eiri Ort goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franklin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eiri Ort but great work by Franklin.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Franklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Franklin 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 for James Franklin!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for James Franklin!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for James Franklin!
James Franklin wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Medway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat has chosen Dragon Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Medway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Medway wants to get back to his feet.
Medway trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Steamboat goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Medway is on top in guard.
Medway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Medway passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Steamboat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steamboat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steamboat's guard.
Steamboat had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Medway is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Steamboat Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Medway's back instead.
Medway looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Medway defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steamboat looks gassed!
Medway controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
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.
Medway is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Steamboat gets his way!
Medway holding both Steamboat 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medway finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Medway squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Steamboat misses with a head shot.
Medway's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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.
Steamboat looking for a guillotine from mount but Medway is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Medway really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Steamboat goes for an armbar but Medway turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Medway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medway wants to stand but Steamboat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Steamboat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Medway is looking to clinch.
Medway is looking to clinch but Steamboat is avoiding it.
Steamboat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Medway doesn't manage to clinch there - Steamboat circles away.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medway doesn't manage to clinch there - Steamboat circles away.
Steamboat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Medway moves in looking to clinch but Steamboat pushes him off.
Medway tries to clinch up but Steamboat circles away and keeps his distance.
Steamboat keeps the fight on the outside.
Medway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Steamboat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Medway is looking to clinch.
Steamboat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Medway pushes Steamboat off looking to stand but Steamboat dives back in and keeps control.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medway defending well though.
Medway pushes Steamboat off looking to stand but Steamboat dives back in and keeps control.
Steamboat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medway makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Medway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steamboat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Medway tries to clinch up but Steamboat circles away and keeps his distance.
Medway throws and low kick but Steamboat moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Medway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steamboat lands with a nice combination. Medway backs away looking to recover.
Medway tries to clinch but Steamboat moves out of range.
Medway rushes Steamboat and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Steamboat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Medway misses with a punch on the inside.
Medway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Medway has a couple of punches blocked by Steamboat.
Medway lands an elbow just above Steamboat 's eye.
Medway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medway trying to stall but Steamboat improves his position.
Medway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steamboat as Medway tries to tie him up.
Medway controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medway.
Medway lands a right hand.
Medway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steamboat blocks the elbow strike.
Medway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Medway throws an elbow but it misses.
Medway lands a left hand.
A short left from Medway.
Steamboat jumps guard but Medway stands there with Steamboat around his waist. Steamboat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Medway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Medway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Medway working aggressively here.
Medway throws a head punch that misses.
Steamboat blocking some punches.
Medway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head punch on the inside from Medway fails to land.
Medway misses with an elbow strike.
Medway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medway.
Medway tries a knee to the head but Steamboat blocks it.
Medway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steamboat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Medway walks away with a smile on his face. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrew Medway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Steamboat shoots in and bounces Medway off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Steamboat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Medway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamboat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steamboat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Medway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steamboat drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Medway dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Steamboat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Medway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Steamboat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Medway avoids the head kick by Steamboat.
Medway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steamboat keeps the fight on the outside.
Steamboat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medway doesn't manage to clinch there - Steamboat circles away.
Steamboat throws a shot from downtown. Medway moves away and avoids it.
Medway tries to clinch but Steamboat moves out of range.
Steamboat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Medway is looking to stand up but Steamboat isn't so interested in that idea.
Medway has his feet on Steamboat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Steamboat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steamboat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medway tries to clinch up but Steamboat circles away and keeps his distance.
Medway blocks a low kick nicely.
Steamboat keeps the fight on the outside.
Steamboat ducks under a wild hook from Medway.
Steamboat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Medway tries to clinch but Steamboat is having none of it.
Medway wants to clinch up but Steamboat keeps it at a distance.
Medway tries to clinch but Steamboat is having none of it.
Medway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Medway lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Medway.
Medway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Medway misses with a punch on the inside.
Medway misses with some punches.
Steamboat avoids the elbow strike from Medway, against the ropes.
Medway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Medway scores with a hook to the body.
Steamboat takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Medway fails to land.
Steamboat has Medway pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Medway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrew Medway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Medway swings wildly with an uppercut but Steamboat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medway working aggressively here.
Medway has a couple of punches blocked by Steamboat.
Medway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steamboat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Medway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Medway pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Steamboat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Medway pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Steamboat is trying to drag Medway to the mat but Medway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Medway lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medway lands with a light punch inside.
Medway throws an elbow but it misses.
Medway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Medway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Medway throws an elbow but misses.
Steamboat wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Medway.
A short uppercut from Medway.
Medway lands a shoulder strike.
Steamboat blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steamboat.
Steamboat avoids the elbow strike from Medway, against the ropes.
Medway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Medway swings wildly with an uppercut but Steamboat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medway lands with a right to the head.
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.
Medway scores with a shot to the side of Steamboat's head.
Steamboat avoids a wild elbow strike from Medway.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
Medway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steamboat is keeping busy.
Medway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Medway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Medway lands with a right to the head.
Medway tries to stall but Steamboat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Medway misses with a punch on the inside.
Medway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steamboat is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Medway has a couple of punches blocked by Steamboat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in the clinch, Medway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Medway trying to land knees to the body.
Medway looking to slow down the pace here.
Medway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Medway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steamboat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Andrew Medway!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Andrew Medway!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Andrew Medway!
Andrew Medway wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Topias Raja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raja comes to the ring accompanied by Sail by Armin Van Buuren. Topias Raja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Topias Raja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Elliot!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raja is looking to clinch but Elliot is avoiding it.
Raja drops Elliot with a nice combination! Raja dives into Elliot's guard, looking to finish!
Elliot is rocked!
It looks like Roberto Elliot has been cut.
Raja stays in close to Elliot's body and controls the position.
Elliot is still in real trouble! Can Raja finish him?
Raja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elliot looking for a sweep. Not yet Elliot, not yet.
Elliot seems to have recovered his senses.
Raja controls from within his opponent's guard.
Elliot wants to sweep but no luck.
Raja slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Elliot is trying to control the position but Raja postures up.
Raja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raja stands up and waves to Elliot to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot darts in trying to clinch
and Raja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elliot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elliot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raja counters with a one-two to the body.
Raja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elliot looks for a takedown but Raja sprawls well.
Elliot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raja has Elliot up against the ropes in a clinch.
Elliot tries to break the clinch but Raja is controlling the position.
Raja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elliot backwards.
Raja gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raja is thwarting Elliot's attempts to control the position.
Elliot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raja kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Elliot looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Raja prevents Elliot from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Elliot is doing well to control the position and prevent Raja from advancing to side control.
Raja wants to stand but Elliot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Elliot trying to control but Raja postures up.
Elliot is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raja clinches with his opponent.
Elliot is trying to break the clinch but Raja has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Raja.
Raja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raja instigates a clinch.
Elliot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raja is trying to trip Elliot. He has hold of a leg but Elliot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Raja persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Raja stopping the sweep attempt from Elliot.
Raja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elliot is striking from the bottom but Raja uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Elliot wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliot gets back to full guard.
Raja really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raja controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raja decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Elliot, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topias Raja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Elliot's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Elliot tries to clinch up
and Raja counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raja.
Raja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elliot darts in trying to clinch
and Raja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Raja throws an elbow but it misses.
Raja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Elliot is looking to break free of the clinch but Raja has double underhooks.
Raja keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elliot tries to close the distance and clinch but Raja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elliot swinging wilding here.
A combination from Elliot does no damage.
Elliot keeps the fight on the outside.
Elliot is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raja tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Topias Raja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elliot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raja fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elliot.
Raja tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Raja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raja closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot can't break the clinch.
Elliot is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raja scores with a shot to the side of Elliot's head.
Raja breaks from the clinch.
Elliot tries to clinch
and Raja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Raja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elliot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raja counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raja lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Raja as the two fighters clinch.
Raja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Raja taking a breather here.
Raja decides to stand back up.
Raja darts in and clinches Elliot up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elliot misses with a takedown attempt - Raja sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raja moves into the clinch.
Raja breaks from the clinch.
Raja clinches with his opponent.
Come on Raja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Elliot stops a takedown attempt from Raja.
Elliot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Topias Raja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Elliot.
Raja lands a shoulder strike.
Elliot is trying to break the clinch but Raja has him pressed against the ropes.
Raja lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Raja.
Raja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raja pushes Elliot up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raja lands a left hand.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Elliot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raja lands a right hand.
Raja tightens his grip and picks Elliot up, before dumping him to the ground. Elliot manages to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot is trying to control the position but Raja postures up.
Elliot tries to strike from the bottom.
Elliot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raja uses it to pass to side control.
Elliot is trying to control Raja's posture but Raja avoids it.
Elliot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raja decides to stand back up.
A nice combination there by Elliot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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.
Raja tries to clinch but Elliot moves out of range.
Raja tries to clinch up.
Elliot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raja closes the distance and clinches.
Raja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elliot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elliot doesn't manage to clinch there - Raja circles away.
Raja moves in looking to clinch but Elliot pushes him off.
Raja tries to clinch but Elliot is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elliot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elliot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raja is fending him off so far but Elliot persists. Nope, Raja circles away and we're back to standing.
Elliot shoots in and drives through. Raja sprawls well.
Raja forces Elliot back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raja has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Elliot regains guard immediately.
Elliot trying to keep a closed guard but Raja is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topias Raja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Elliot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Raja circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raja counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raja lands a left hand.
Raja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elliot can do to turn this around?
Raja pushes Elliot back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Raja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elliot wants to clinch
and Raja counters by moving into the clinch.
Raja is leaning against Elliot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Raja.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Raja breaks from the clinch.
Raja clinches with his opponent.
Elliot takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raja.
Raja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Raja.
A short right from Raja.
Elliot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elliot can't break the clinch.
Raja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raja closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot has had enough of the clinch but Raja keeps him there for the moment.
Elliot wants to break free but Raja has control.
Raja leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Raja lands with a left to the head.
Raja is leaning against Elliot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elliot is trying to break the clinch but Raja has him pressed against the ropes.
Elliot is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raja lands with a right to the head.
Raja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elliot, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raja.
Raja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raja wants to clinch up but Elliot keeps it at a distance.
Raja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elliot, pushing him back against the ropes.
Raja breaks the clinch.
Raja keeps the fight on the outside.
Raja moves out of range of the body kick.
Raja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raja pushes Elliot up against the ropes in a clinch.
Raja lands an elbow just above Elliot 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raja.
Elliot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raja has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Raja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elliot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raja. Raja circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raja blocks a head kick by Elliot.
Raja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elliot. Elliot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raja clinches up against the ropes.
Elliot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raja lands a hook that snaps the head of Elliot backwards.
Elliot stops a takedown attempt from Raja.
Raja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elliot tries to break the clinch but Raja is controlling the position.
A short left from Raja.
Raja is looking to control Elliot's arms but Elliot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raja has his back to the ropes.
Elliot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elliot is trying to break the clinch but Raja has him pressed against the ropes.
Elliot wants to get back to striking at distance but Raja won't allow it.
Raja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raja lands a left hand.
Raja jumps guard.
Elliot throwing strikes from guard but Raja blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot trying to control but Raja is working from the bottom.
Topias Raja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elliot is controlling him.
Raja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elliot wants to control from the top but Raja keeps moving.
Raja wants to stand but Elliot is controlling the position.
Topias Raja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Elliot looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Raja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Elliot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elliot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raja scores with a jab to the body.
Raja moves into range and clinches up with Elliot.
Raja tries to score a body lock takedown but Elliot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Elliot is trying to break the clinch but Raja has him pressed against the ropes.
Elliot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elliot is looking to break free of the clinch but Raja has double underhooks.
Elliot wants to break free but Raja has control.
Raja scores with a shoulder strike.
Raja lands a shoulder strike.
Roberto Elliot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topias Raja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raja 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 for Topias Raja!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Topias Raja!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Topias Raja!
Topias Raja wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullard comes to the ring accompanied by Amazing. Johnson has chosen Do It as his entrance music. 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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300 lbs
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20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a takedown into Bullard's guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bullard wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Bullard keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Bullard keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bullard kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Bullard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Bullard!
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bullard is now in half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Bullard is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bullard misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bullard is breathing heavily.
Bullard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson wants to stand but Bullard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bullard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Bullard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bullard preventing the sweep.
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bullard has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Bullard manages to pass to side control!
Johnson wants to control but Bullard postures up.
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bullard sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bullard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bullard lands with a heel strike from the guard.
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 prevents Bullard from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Bullard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bullard keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bullard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bullard wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Bullard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson prevents Bullard from standing back up.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullard keeps working.
Bullard is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bullard sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bullard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullard keeps working.
Johnson stops Bullard from getting back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bullard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bullard has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bullard taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson is nestled in close to Bullard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bullard is looking to escape.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson tries to control but Bullard wriggling away.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bullard turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Bullard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bullard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Bullard in his guard.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Bullard trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bullard is controlling him.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Johnson throws a couple of heel strikes.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bullard has passed into side control.
Johnson tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
A nice elbow there by Bullard.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Bullard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bullard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Bullard breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bullard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Bullard keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bullard keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bullard wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson postures up in Bullard's guard and throws a big left but Bullard blocks it.
Tank Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson won't allow Bullard to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bullard is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullard defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is nestled in close to Bullard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bullard!
Bullard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bullard gets back to half guard.
Bullard is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Bullard's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bullard.
Bullard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Bullard has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Bullard is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Johnson tries to control but Bullard wriggling away.
Bullard is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bullard is looking to escape.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bullard turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 for Tank Johnson!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Tank Johnson!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Tank Johnson!
Tank Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cranky Hangover (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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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Shmuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cranky Hangover!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Shmuck with that takedown attempt.
Hangover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shmuck.
A punch combination from Hangover misses.
Shmuck 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.
Shmuck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hangover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shmuck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shmuck trying to control but Hangover is working from the bottom.
Shmuck preventing the sweep.
Shmuck controlling from the top position.
Shmuck stops Hangover from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hangover tries to clinch there but Shmuck circles away.
Shmuck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hangover!
Shmuck landing strikes from the mount and Hangover is in trouble!
Shmuck trying to control but Hangover is having none of it.
Hangover holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shmuck tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shmuck working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck controlling the pace for now.
Shmuck lands a big shot there that rocks Hangover but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hangover looks gassed!
Shmuck controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shmuck trying to control but Hangover is having none of it.
Shmuck raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck content just to control the position here.
Shmuck looking to finish Hangover with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hangover!
Shmuck has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hangover's face.
Shmuck putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shmuck connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shmuck with a couple of short strikes.
Shmuck is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hangover can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shmuck lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Shmuck connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shmuck breaks from Hangover's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shmuck controlling from the full mount.
Shmuck breaks from Hangover's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hangover is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shmuck controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Shmuck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shmuck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shmuck showed some decent athleticism there.
Shmuck is controlling the pace.
Hangover on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shmuck controlling the action here.
Hangover wants to get back to his feet.
Hangover is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck controlling the action here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Buck Shmuck just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shmuck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hangover's guard.
Shmuck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shmuck wants to control from the top but Hangover keeps moving.
Shmuck controlling from the top position.
Hangover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shmuck slips nicely into half guard.
Shmuck not doing much here.
Shmuck seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hangover for as long as he can get away with.
Shmuck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shmuck gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shmuck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shmuck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Buck Shmuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck slows the pace down in half guard.
Hangover has hold of Shmuck's hands but Shmuck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shmuck lands with a punch from half guard.
Shmuck lands with a punch from half guard.
Shmuck controlling the pace.
Hangover avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shmuck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shmuck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shmuck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Shmuck dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shmuck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shmuck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shmuck wants to work for an arm triangle but Hangover is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hangover is looking to escape.
Hangover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shmuck sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shmuck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hangover's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck lands strikes from half guard.
Shmuck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Buck Shmuck just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shmuck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hangover sprawls well initially but Shmuck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Shmuck seems content to control.
Cranky Hangover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hangover keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shmuck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shmuck throwing shots but Hangover is blocking nicely.
Shmuck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shmuck has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shmuck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hangover sees it coming and defends easily.
Shmuck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buck Shmuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shmuck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shmuck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shmuck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Buck Shmuck just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shmuck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hangover is being controlled here.
Shmuck misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shmuck in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Shmuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shmuck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Buck Shmuck!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Buck Shmuck!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Buck Shmuck!
Buck Shmuck wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OToole is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ænema. Roberto Kopite has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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131 lbs
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18
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean OToole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OToole but OToole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kopite tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OToole drives through and clinches with Kopite against the ropes.
OToole stops a takedown attempt from Kopite.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kopite drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OToole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
Kopite struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kopite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knees to the body from OToole.
Kopite is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole landing knees to the body.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopite's defenses.
OToole scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OToole with a knee to the head.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OToole with a knee to the head.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kopite has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OToole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
Kopite is trying to drag OToole to the mat but OToole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopite throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
Kopite has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OToole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OToole lands an elbow inside.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kopite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OToole walks away with a smile on his face. Kopite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OToole gets a clinch.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
OToole landing knees to the head.
Kopite jumps guard but OToole stands there with Kopite around his waist. Kopite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OToole with a knee to the head.
Kopite wants to stall.
Kopite can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole landing knees to the head.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
Kopite fails to pull guard.
Kopite has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OToole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
Kopite tries for a takedown but OToole manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
Kopite fails to pull guard.
OToole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kopite goes for a takedown in the clinch but OToole prevents it.
Kopite tries to score a body lock takedown but OToole shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OToole landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole is pressed up against the ropes. Kopite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OToole down to the mat. OToole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kopite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
OToole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kopite is looking to break free of the clinch but OToole has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from OToole.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
Kopite drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kopite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OToole just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kopite takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopite has OToole pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. OToole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
Kopite wants a takedown.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kopite looking for a takedown.
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Kopite in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OToole dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
OToole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole wants to clinch.
OToole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OToole tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kopite counters with a nice double leg into side control. OToole won't be happy with that.
OToole avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kopite.
OToole is looking to regain half guard here but Kopite keeps moving and retains side control.
Kopite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kopite working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OToole tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kopite easily slips into full mount!
Kopite looking to control but OToole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kopite is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. OToole can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OToole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kopite thowing shots but they're missing.
OToole wants to control but Kopite is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
OToole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
OToole wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kopite is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. OToole is defending well though. Kopite let's go of the attempt for now.
OToole is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy OToole right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OToole covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kopite is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but OToole has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kopite not allowing OToole to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kopite has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, OToole has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kopite is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. OToole knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften OToole for a finish.
OToole rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OToole is not content to let Kopite control the position.
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopite.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kopite dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
OToole clinches up with Kopite and pushes him back against the ropes.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
Sean OToole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kopite gets control of OToole's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kopite will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
OToole trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OToole would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kopite throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
OToole looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Kopite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OToole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OToole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kopite has his foot on OToole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OToole works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
OToole wants to clinch up but Kopite keeps it at a distance.
Sean OToole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite is having none of it.
OToole drives through and clinches with Kopite against the ropes.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kopite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OToole just stands there and leans against the ropes.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kopite looking for a takedown.
OToole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kopite tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
Kopite jumps guard but OToole stands there with Kopite around his waist. Kopite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
Kopite can't find room to land a body shot as OToole controls the action.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
OToole landing knees to the body.
OToole landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kopite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OToole walks away with a smile on his face. Kopite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopite looks for a takedown but OToole sprawls well.
OToole has Kopite up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kopite has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed OToole clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kopite tightening his grip on OToole, looking for the choke.
OToole avoids the strikes from Kopite.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite looking for the RNC.
OToole is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
OToole biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Kopite misses with an elbow to the head.
Kopite is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. OToole defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OToole defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kopite's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OToole really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kopite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
Kopite tries for a takedown but OToole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberto Kopite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopite, pushing him back against the ropes.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Kopite in his tracks for a moment.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
Nice elbow from OToole.
Kopite changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OToole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
OToole tries to clinch there but Kopite circles away.
OToole gets a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopite fails to pull guard.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
Kopite takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
Kopite tries to pull guard but OToole won't allow it.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kopite takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kopite blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kopite tries for a takedown but OToole manages to get underhooks.
OToole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole is pressed up against the ropes. Kopite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OToole down to the mat. OToole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
OToole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopite, pushing him back against the ropes.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kopite goes for a takedown attempt but OToole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite moves away
and OToole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OToole tries to clinch
letting Kopite counter with a right hand.
Kopite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OToole is fending him off so far but Kopite persists. Nope, OToole circles away and we're back to standing.
OToole wants to clinch up but Kopite keeps it at a distance.
OToole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OToole gets a clinch.
Kopite gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kopite seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OToole defends it well.
OToole is trying to control but can't.
OToole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kopite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopite is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, OToole has managed to free his arm - good work.
OToole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopite.
Kopite thows a huge punch but OToole dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OToole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kopite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
OToole is looking to clinch but Kopite is avoiding it.
OToole rushes Kopite and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
OToole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopite's defenses.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole landing knees to the body.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by OToole.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kopite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kopite drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OToole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kopite's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from OToole.
Kopite manages to break the clinch.
OToole closes the distance and clinches.
Kopite blocks an elbow strike.
Kopite managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
OToole prevents Kopite from breaking the clinch.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Kopite blocks with his arms.
OToole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kopite tries to pull guard but OToole won't allow it.
Kopite goes for a takedown attempt but OToole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite moves away
and Kopite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole has Kopite pulled in close to control his posture.
Kopite 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopite has gone for a leg lock! OToole slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kopite's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OToole dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
OToole doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopite circles away.
Kopite swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopite tries to clinch up but OToole circles away and keeps his distance.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kopite thows a big elbow that misses.
Kopite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kopite trying to control but OToole is working from the bottom.
Kopite throws a big right hand that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kopite drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but OToole manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kopite has OToole in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kopite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OToole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OToole has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kopite is proving hard to escape from.
OToole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
OToole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberto Kopite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopite is looking for a triangle but OToole pushes his legs off easily.
OToole wants to control from the top but Kopite keeps moving.
Kopite is looking for a triangle but OToole pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
OToole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kopite has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OToole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
OToole lands an elbow inside.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
Kopite throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kopite goes for a takedown attempt but OToole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kopite tries to keep at a distance but OToole has taken the fight into the clinch.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kopite lands with a right to the head.
OToole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kopite drops down looking for an ankle pick but OToole pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OToole wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kopite.
Kopite shoots in looking for a takedown. OToole tries to sprawl out of it but Kopite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. OToole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OToole gets a clinch.
Sean OToole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OToole lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kopite.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean OToole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OToole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Sean OToole!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Sean OToole!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Sean OToole!
Sean OToole wins by unanimous decision!
Sean OToole is the new bantamweight champion!
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