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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bubba Gump has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bubba Gump seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adamh Pearse!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearse goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Bubba Gump has been cut.
Pearse stuffs the takedown attempt from Gump. Gump gets slowly back to his feet.
Pearse drops Gump with a left and a right! Oh, Gump is hurt - Pearse dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump looks to move to half guard but instead Pearse has passed into mount! Damn!
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Gump tries to hold on but Pearse postures up.
Pearse content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearse avoids the attempt from Gump to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pearse content just to control the position here.
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.
Gump is looking to improve his position but Pearse isn't that keen on the idea.
Pearse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gump is looking to escape.
Pearse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gump regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump is trying to control but Pearse passes into side control!
Gump is looking for a sweep.
Gump is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gump is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Gump is trying to stand back up but Pearse is controlling him
Gump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pearse passes into side control, despite Gump's attempt to control the position.
Gump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gump is breathing heavily.
Gump tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adamh Pearse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Gump's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body kick there by Pearse.
Pearse lands with a kick to the temple. Gump shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearse gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gump as Pearse tries to tie him up.
Pearse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pearse! Gump is out on his feet! Pearse rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gump is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gump is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adamh Pearse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caine Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen All Black as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caine Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a right and a left that Longworth avoids nicely.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Longworth.
Longworth wants to clinch.
Longworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Longworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
Penn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Longworth backs up against the cage.
Longworth gets the takedown into side control.
Penn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Longworth has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Longworth is breathing heavily.
Longworth wants to stand but Penn has his arm trapped.
Penn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Longworth is controlling him well.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Longworth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn pushes Longworth off looking to stand but Longworth dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Longworth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning.
Penn tries for a takedown but Longworth circles away easily
and Longworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Longworth pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Longworth.
Longworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Penn tries to move into range but Longworth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Longworth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
Penn tries to clinch
and Longworth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn striking off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping full guard, as Longworth tries to pass.
Longworth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Penn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Longworth is trying to trip Penn. He has hold of a leg but Penn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Longworth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Longworth is looking to stand up but Penn won't let him.
Penn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longworth is controlling him.
Longworth trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Longworth won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn wants to stand but Longworth is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn thows a leg kick but Longworth checks it
and Longworth counters by clinching up.
Longworth gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Penn regains guard.
Penn wants to stand and escape but Longworth is having none of it.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Longworth tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Longworth trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn prevents Longworth from improving his position.
Longworth is working hard here to advance position.
Penn thows a huge punch but Longworth dodges it nicely.
Longworth looking for submissions off his back.
Longworth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longworth tries to get out of the position.
Longworth regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Longworth counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caine Longworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penn misses with a double jab
and Longworth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Penn is looking to stand up but Longworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Longworth can't escape the position.
Penn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Caine Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth is bucking up trying to escape but Penn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Penn working Longworth over with strikes here.
Penn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Longworth is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Longworth hang on?
Longworth is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn tries to control but Longworth wriggling away.
Penn has hold of Longworth's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Longworth manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Longworth can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Penn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Longworth is in no mood to give up.
Longworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Longworth is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Penn looking to ground and pound but Longworth is blocking nicely.
Penn tries to control but Longworth wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Penn working for a submission but Longworth is keeping him at bay.
Longworth tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn has control of Longworth's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Longworth regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Penn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn throws some wild stikes that Longworth manages to avoid easily.
Longworth can't escape the position.
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.
Penn breaks from Longworth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Longworth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Penn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Penn is landing with some decent strikes but Longworth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Penn is landing with some decent strikes but Longworth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Penn trying to control but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Longworth wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Longworth is in no mood to give up.
Penn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caine Longworth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Longworth gets the takedown into side control.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Penn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Longworth feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Longworth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn is trying to control the position but Longworth postures up.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Longworth pushes his legs off easily.
Longworth won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn kicks Longworth off and gets to his feet.
Longworth moves into the clinch.
Longworth lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to break free but Longworth has control.
Longworth manages to break the clinch.
Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Longworth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Penn looking to control.
Longworth landing some decent shots from guard.
Penn wants to stand and escape but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth is stalling in the full guard.
Longworth gets to his feet. Penn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Longworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longworth throws a series of strikes that have Penn backpedaling.
Penn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.
Longworth trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Longworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Longworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Longworth is working an open guard so Penn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longworth feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Longworth gets the takedown into side control.
Penn is trying to get back to his feet.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn pushes Longworth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Longworth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Longworth is staying tight to Penn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Penn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Longworth closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Penn is looking to escape.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Diego Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Longworth wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caine Longworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Longworth, 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 Caine Longworth!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Caine Longworth!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Caine Longworth!
Caine Longworth wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor O Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Connor O Doherty!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves away from the strike by O Doherty.
Jones avoids the head kick by O Doherty.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - O Doherty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Doherty misses with a head kick.
O Doherty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Doherty to the mat! O Doherty manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! O Doherty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Doherty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Doherty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones is trying to keep O Doherty in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doherty gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones is looking to clinch but O Doherty is avoiding it.
O Doherty lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Frank Jones has been cut.
Jones is breathing heavily.
O Doherty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Doherty misses with a body shot.
O Doherty throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
O Doherty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Doherty throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
O Doherty thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from O Doherty.
O Doherty throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
O Doherty throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by O Doherty which made him look bad.
Connor O Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Doherty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Doherty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from O Doherty.
Nice body kick there by O Doherty.
Jones blocks a head kick by O Doherty.
O Doherty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Doherty lands a lovely overhand right.
O Doherty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from O Doherty does no damage.
O Doherty lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones blocks the body kick.
O Doherty misses with a wild combination.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty misses with a body shot.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - O Doherty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Doherty explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
O Doherty throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Doherty.
Jones blocks a head kick by O Doherty.
Jones checks a leg kick.
O Doherty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Doherty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Doherty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty is trying to buck Jones off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones tries to advance to mount but O Doherty instead regains half guard.
Jones wants to control but O Doherty is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Doherty gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor O Doherty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
O Doherty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
O Doherty has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
O Doherty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O Doherty working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
O Doherty working Jones over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Doherty working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to escape.
O Doherty decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
O Doherty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Doherty tries a head kick but it misses.
O Doherty throws a head kick that misses.
O Doherty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Connor O Doherty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Doherty scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
O Doherty throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Doherty looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones working the ground and pound but O Doherty is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones laying and praying for a moment but O Doherty takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing O Doherty to regain full guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Doherty looking for a sweep. Not yet O Doherty, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Doherty keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
O Doherty looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
O Doherty throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
O Doherty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Doherty misses with a body kick.
O Doherty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Connor O Doherty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Doherty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
O Doherty is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
O Doherty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Doherty is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
O Doherty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
O Doherty blocks the body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - O Doherty scores with a four punch combination!
O Doherty misses with a leg kick.
O Doherty swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and pushes O Doherty back into the cage.
O Doherty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Doherty breaks the clinch.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor O Doherty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Doherty pinned against the cage. O Doherty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Doherty tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Doherty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
O Doherty looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a good, hard body kick but O Doherty shrugs it off.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Doherty as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
O Doherty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Doherty lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
O Doherty takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from O Doherty is predictable there
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
O Doherty tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doherty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O Doherty gets full guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but O Doherty has wrist control.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but O Doherty manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
O Doherty gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
O Doherty throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from O Doherty.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. O Doherty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Doherty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Doherty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - O Doherty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Doherty lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot.
O Doherty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in O Doherty's guard.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and O Doherty dives on top into guard.
Jones is looking for a triangle here but O Doherty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones wants to control but O Doherty postures up.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but O Doherty keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Jones.
I think O Doherty 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 Connor O Doherty!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Connor O Doherty!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Connor O Doherty!
Connor O Doherty wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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20
265 lbs
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22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angus McDougall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norris scores with a kick to the body.
Norris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDougall looks gassed!
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!
Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
McDougall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norris controlling the action here for a moment.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris stalling against the cage.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris forces McDougall back against the cage and clinches.
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norris tries to clinch there but McDougall circles away.
Norris thumps McDougall with a low kick.
Norris closes the distance and pushes McDougall back into the cage.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris pushes McDougall up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Norris - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougall tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris stalls.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDougall's head.
It looks like Angus McDougall has been cut.
Norris instigates a clinch.
Norris digs a right hand into McDougall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDougall's gas tank.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris moves into range and clinches up with McDougall.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by McDougall.
Norris closes the distance and pushes McDougall back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDougall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris has McDougall up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Norris.
Norris breaks the clinch.
Norris rushes McDougall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDougall is trying to drag Norris to the mat but Norris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus McDougall.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norris is struggling to control the position.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris has closed the distance and engaged McDougall in a clinch.
Norris lands a body shot.
McDougall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norris prevents it.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris tries to clinch but McDougall moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck for McDougall with that takedown attempt.
Norris darts in and clinches McDougall up against the cage.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDougall working aggressively here.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDougall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris taking a breather.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
McDougall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDougall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris wants to clinch up but McDougall keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDougall fails to land the takedown.
Tony Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris moves into the clinch.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus McDougall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDougall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for McDougall on that attempt.
McDougall shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Norris clinches.
Norris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris is leaning against McDougall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDougalls head.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDougall throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDougall can do to turn this around?
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDougall, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus McDougall.
Norris digs a right hand into McDougall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDougall's gas tank.
Norris slowing the pace effectively.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McDougall misses the target.
McDougall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDougall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norris rushes McDougall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris lands with a light punch inside.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDougall circles away quickly and effectively.
McDougall drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDougall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDougall wants to stand but Norris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Norris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDougall on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougall wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
McDougall stands and throws Norris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougall works to advance to full mount. Norris defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McDougall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Norris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Norris and McDougall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McDougall trying to control the action but Norris is working from the bottom.
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.
McDougall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDougall tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Norris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus McDougall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Norris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDougall misses with a wild combination.
McDougall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDougall shoots for a takedown but Norris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Norris clinches with his opponent.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Norris.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris lets loose with a powerful body kick. McDougall will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDougall takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris closes the distance and pushes McDougall back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Norris.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
McDougall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Norris tries a body shot but McDougall blocks it.
Norris misses with some punches.
Norris breaks from the clinch.
McDougall misses with a combination
and Norris moves into the clinch.
McDougall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus McDougall.
McDougall tries to pull guard but Norris won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
McDougall has a takedown stuffed.
McDougall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris clinches with his opponent.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDougall misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDougall, pushing him back against the cage.
Norris has McDougall pressed against the cage.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDougall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDougall fails to pull guard.
Norris prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris takes the fight into the clinch.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDougall misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDougall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Angus McDougall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDougall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDougall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tony Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDougall looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDougall counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with an outside leg kick.
Norris clinches up against the cage.
McDougall wants to break free but Norris has control.
Norris stalling the fight.
McDougall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
McDougall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDougall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norris drives through and clinches with McDougall against the cage.
A short left from Norris.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDougall.
Norris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, 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 Tony Norris!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Tony Norris!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Tony Norris!
Tony Norris wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex ORourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
200 lbs
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18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex ORourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORourke misses with a two punch combination.
ORourke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
ORourke closes the distance and pushes Howlett back into the cage.
ORourke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howlett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
ORourke scores with a head kick.
It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Howlett looks gassed!
ORourke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howlett circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
ORourke decides to pull guard.
ORourke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
ORourke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ORourke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
ORourke wants to get back to his feet but Howlett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ORourke pulls Howlett in close to his closed guard and prevents Howlett from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
ORourke keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ORourke clinches up against the cage.
ORourke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ORourke gets a clinch.
ORourke drags the fight down to the ground.
ORourke wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Howlett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howlett trying to control but ORourke is working from the bottom.
ORourke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ORourke is keeping the position for now.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from ORourke.
Howlett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howlett with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ORourke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
ORourke lands a two punch combo.
ORourke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howlett pinned against the cage. Howlett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex ORourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by ORourke.
ORourke fails to land the takedown.
ORourke shoots in and drives through. Howlett sprawls well.
ORourke thuds his shin into the meat of Howlett's side.
ORourke circles away from the clinch attempt
and ORourke counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex ORourke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
ORourke fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ORourke counters by clinching up.
ORourke gets control of Howlett's arms and successfully pulls guard. ORourke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Howlett has eaten all the pies!
ORourke controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ORourke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ORourke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
ORourke controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself.
ORourke wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Howlett manages to pass to side control.
Howlett trying to control from half guard but ORourke is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke is trying to control but can't.
Howlett is keen to just control but ORourke is a slippery customer.
ORourke tries to roll over but Howlett keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ORourke fails with a takedown attempt.
ORourke shoots in looking for a takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl out of it but ORourke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex ORourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Left hook, right uppercut from ORourke.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ORourke manages to avoid it.
Howlett tries to clinch
and ORourke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ORourke.
ORourke keeps control of Howlett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
ORourke goes for a takedown attempt but Howlett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ORourke as he avoids it easily.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett closes the distance but ORourke moves to the side
and ORourke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ORourke.
Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ORourke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
ORourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ORourke as he avoids it easily.
ORourke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alex ORourke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ORourke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howlett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ORourke walks away with a smile on his face. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
ORourke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howlett pinned against the cage. Howlett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ORourke shoots in looking for a takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl out of it but ORourke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORourke swinging wilding here.
ORourke shoots in looking for a takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl out of it but ORourke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ORourke stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett has a takedown stuffed.
ORourke instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex ORourke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
ORourke shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ORourke closes the distance and clinches.
ORourke keeps control of Howlett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howlett can't break the clinch.
ORourke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. ORourke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
ORourke has Howlett pulled in close to control his posture.
Howlett trying to control but ORourke is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but ORourke is keeping the position.
ORourke is controlling Howlett's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ORourke keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
ORourke is pulling down on Howlett's head. It's preventing any offense from Howlett, at least for the moment.
Howlett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
ORourke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howlett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howlett throwing strikes from guard but ORourke blocks nicely.
ORourke has his feet on Howlett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A good leg kick by ORourke.
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.
ORourke pushes Howlett up against the cage in a clinch.
ORourke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ORourke shoots in and bounces Howlett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Howlett working a defensive guard here.
Howlett working for a triangle but ORourke defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ORourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex ORourke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ORourke 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 Alex ORourke!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Alex ORourke!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Alex ORourke!
Alex ORourke wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Leblau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Leblau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Douglas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leblau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Douglas connects with a right hand. Leblau shakes it off.
Leblau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Douglas closes the distance and clinches.
Leblau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglas stalling against the cage.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leblau wants to stall.
Leblau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leblau tries to land knees in the clinch but Douglas avoids the damage to the body.
Leblau is trying to maintain a safe position but Douglas gets an underhook and turns Leblau into the cage.
Leblau can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Nice body punch from Douglas - that landed with a thud.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Leblau won't allow it.
Leblau with a knee to the head.
Leblau tries to land knees in the clinch but Douglas avoids the damage to the body.
Leblau lands a knee to the head.
Leblau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leblau takes a shot to the head.
Leblau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leblau missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leblau wants to stall.
Douglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leblau is trying to stall.
Douglas tries to break the clinch but Leblau is controlling the position.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leblau trying to land knees to the body.
Douglas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leblau keeps control of Douglas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Leblau fails to land.
Leblau keeps control of Douglas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leblau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Douglas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leblau is breathing heavily.
Leblau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Douglas breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but Douglas blocks with his arms.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas is looking to break free of the clinch but Leblau has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblau keeps control of Douglas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Douglas is leaning against Leblau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Douglas as Leblau tries to tie him up.
Douglas lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas slowing the pace effectively.
Douglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Douglas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas is trying to break free.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Leblau won't allow it.
Douglas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Douglas.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Douglas is trying to break free.
Douglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body.
Douglas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Douglas presses Leblau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Douglas.
Douglas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Douglas.
Good body shot from Douglas.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leblau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglas pushes Leblau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leblau looking to slow down the pace here.
Douglas is looking to break free of the clinch but Leblau has double underhooks.
Douglas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Leblau won't allow it.
Douglas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Leblau keeps control of Douglas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Douglas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglas works on Leblau's body with a couple of short punches.
Douglas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leblau.
Douglas is trying to break the clinch but Leblau has him pressed against the cage.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leblau backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblau keeps control of Douglas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Douglas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Douglas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Leblau prevents Douglas from breaking the clinch.
Leblau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglas lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Douglas.
Nice body punch from Douglas - that landed with a thud.
Leblau letting Douglas take a breather here.
Douglas lands with a short shot to the head.
Douglas is working Leblau over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leblau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Leblau won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Douglas.
Leblau looking to throw knees to the head but Douglas is blocking nicely.
Douglas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leblau is trying to maintain a safe position but Douglas gets an underhook and turns Leblau into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Douglas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leblau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leblau wants to clinch but Douglas slips to the side
and Douglas counters with a left to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leblau being controlled against the cage.
Leblau is trying to maintain a safe position but Douglas gets an underhook and turns Leblau into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Douglas pushes Leblau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Douglas lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Douglas.
Douglas lands a nice uppercut.
Douglas is leaning against Leblau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Douglas effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Leblau keeps control of Douglas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The is referee keeping an eye on Douglas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamie Douglas.
Leblau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Douglas moves into the clinch.
Douglas slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Douglas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Douglas is trying to break free.
Douglas stalling the fight.
Douglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jamie Douglas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Douglas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Douglas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leblau backwards.
Douglas stalls.
Leblau tries to land knees in the clinch but Douglas avoids the damage to the body.
Leblau looking to throw knees to the head but Douglas is blocking nicely.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leblau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Douglas.
Leblau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Douglas cracks Leblau with a nice body shot.
Leblau missing with knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Douglas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leblau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Douglas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leblau or not.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but Douglas blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Douglas.
Come on Douglas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leblau prevents Douglas from breaking the clinch.
Leblau lands a knee to the body.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Leblau won't allow it.
Leblau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Douglas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Douglas has Leblau pushed against the cage.
Leblau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Douglas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body.
Douglas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leblau has him pressed against the cage.
Douglas is looking to break free of the clinch but Leblau has double underhooks.
Douglas has Leblau pushed against the cage.
Leblau trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Douglas wants to break free but Leblau has control.
Douglas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Douglas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Douglas is trying to break free.
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.
A nice left hand lands by Douglas.
Douglas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Douglas is trying to break the clinch but Leblau has him pressed against the cage.
Leblau throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Douglas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
Douglas can't break the clinch.
Leblau missing with knees to the body.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Leblau keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Douglas.
Leblau throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Douglas.
Douglas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leblau.
Douglas stalling against the cage.
Douglas lands a body punch.
Douglas pushes Leblau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Douglas avoiding damage as Leblau throws knees to the body.
Douglas lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Douglas to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leblau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Douglas.
Douglas pushes Leblau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leblau with a knee to the head.
Douglas avoiding damage.
Douglas is looking to break free of the clinch but Leblau has double underhooks.
Leblau crunches a lovely knee into Douglas's ribcage.
Leblau trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leblau.
Douglas presses Leblau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Douglas.
Leblau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Leblau.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
Douglas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leblau backwards.
Leblau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Douglas.
Leblau being controlled against the cage.
Douglas presses Leblau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Douglas stalling in the clinch.
Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douglas tries to clinch
and Leblau moves into the clinch.
Leblau wants to stall.
Leblau keeps control of Douglas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leblau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblaus head.
Douglas cracks Leblau with a nice body shot.
Douglas is leaning against Leblau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Douglas.
Douglas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leblau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leblau lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Leblau.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Douglas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas has Leblau pushed against the cage.
Leblau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Leblau keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Douglas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leblau scores with a knee to the head.
Douglas slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Douglas.
Leblau misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Douglas wants to break free but Leblau has control.
Douglas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leblau tries to stall but Douglas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Douglas lands a hook that snaps the head of Leblau backwards.
Douglas lands a shot to the body.
Douglas scores with a shot to the side of Leblau's head.
Leblau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Douglas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Douglas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leblau has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Douglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Douglas.
Leblau gets through Douglas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leblau pressing his opponent against the cage.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Leblau keeps him there for the moment.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Leblau.
Leblau is trying to stall.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Leblau keeps him there for the moment.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Douglas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Leblau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Douglas blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Douglas.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
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.
Douglas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Douglas lands an uppercut.
Leblau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Douglas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leblau has him pressed against the cage.
Douglas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Douglas stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from Leblau.
Leblau misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Douglas.
Leblau lands a knee to the body.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Douglas.
Douglas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Douglas managing to block the knees to the body from Leblau.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The is referee keeping an eye on Douglas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Leblau scores a nice knee to the body.
Bobby Leblau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leblau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Douglas.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Leblau keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Douglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Douglas 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 Jamie Douglas!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Jamie Douglas!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Jamie Douglas!
Jamie Douglas wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brokc Lesnra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brokc Lesnra has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brokc Lesnra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lesnra closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Lesnra throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
Lesnra gets the takedown into side control.
Lesnra cracks Stevenson with a big elbow.
Lesnra scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stevenson to see if he's OK.
Lesnra landing a few strikes.
Stevenson wants to control but Lesnra postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnra connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stevenson some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnra misses with the ground and pound.
Lesnra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stevenson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stevenson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lesnra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevenson on the ground.
Lesnra working away.
Stevenson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lesnra working the head with strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stevenson has eaten all the pies!
Lesnra working the ground and pound.
Lesnra wants to stand but Stevenson is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnra lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lesnra wants to stand but Stevenson is controlling his arm.
Lesnra scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stevenson tries to bench press Lesnra off him but Lesnra keeps the position.
Lesnra tries to stand but Stevenson is controlling his head.
Stevenson regains half guard.
Lesnra lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson moves into full guard.
Stevenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevenson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lesnra is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson landing strikes from the mount and Lesnra is in trouble!
Lesnra throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stevenson. What's that going to do exactly?
You get the feeling that Lesnra really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stevenson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lesnra is trying desperately to improve position.
Stevenson tries to control but Lesnra wriggling away.
Stevenson content just to control the position here.
You get the feeling that Lesnra really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stevenson is working for a guillotine from mount but Lesnra frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lesnra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnra tries to get out of the position.
Lesnra really wants to buck Stevenson off and get back to his feet.
Lesnra is squirming around, avoiding Stevenson's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnra is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lesnra flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stevenson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stevenson controlling the pace for now.
Stevenson breaks from Lesnra's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stevenson looking to control but Lesnra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lesnra tries to buck Stevenson off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stevenson wants to finish this one by submission but Lesnra is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stevenson.
A nice elbow there by Stevenson.
Stevenson blocks Lesnra's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lesnra flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lesnra is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnra'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.
Lesnra is trying to escape the mount.
Lesnra flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevenson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnra tries to buck Stevenson off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brokc Lesnra dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lesnra misses with a head kick.
Lesnra moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
Lesnra wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Lesnra is avoiding it.
Lesnra throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lesnra. Stevenson shrugs it off though.
Brokc Lesnra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnra throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Lesnra or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevenson which made him look bad.
Brokc Lesnra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Lesnra shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesnra tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Lesnra shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brokc Lesnra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Lesnra counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lesnra.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevenson has Lesnra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Lesnra.
Lesnra misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson gets the takedown into side control.
Lesnra is looking for a sweep.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnra keeps working.
Lesnra pushes Stevenson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stevenson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stevenson is pressing down on Lesnra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevenson looking to control.
Stevenson pulls Lesnra in to control the position.
Brokc Lesnra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnra stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lesnra stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnra takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has Lesnra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnra scores with a shoulder strike.
Lesnra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lesnra manages to break the clinch.
Lesnra throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches up with Lesnra, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes Lesnra against the cage but Lesnra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lesnra.
Lesnra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
Stevenson feints and as Lesnra raises his hands in defense, Stevenson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevenson passes Lesnra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesnra wants to improve his position but Stevenson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnra punching from the bottom.
Lesnra actively working from the bottom here.
Stevenson prevents Lesnra from standing back up.
Stevenson wants to control but Lesnra is keeping him busy.
Stevenson prevents Lesnra from improving his position.
Stevenson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stevenson trying to control from half guard but Lesnra is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stevenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnra is fending him off so far but Stevenson persists. Nope, Lesnra circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brokc Lesnra will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Lesnra.
Stevenson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lesnra shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Stevenson is backing up but Lesnra catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Stevenson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lesnra Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brokc Lesnra!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Skorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McMinmax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Skorski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick McMinmax!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skorski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skorski works over McMinmax's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skorski.
McMinmax closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skorski actively working from the bottom here.
McMinmax is looking for a kimura here.
Skorski has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for McMinmax. Oh but Skorski has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! McMinmax goes limp - he's gone! Skorski jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Skorski!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mad dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Mad dog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Mad dog!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad dog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mad dog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mad dog.
Mad dog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mad dog shoots for a double leg takedown but Badass sprawls well. He's pushed Mad dog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Badass looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Badass tries to stand and escape but Mad dog is controlling the position.
Badass decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch but Mad dog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mad dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Badass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Mad dog moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass moves away from the strike by Mad dog.
Mad dog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Badass counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Badass.
Mad dog can't break the clinch.
Mad dog wants to get back to striking at distance but Badass won't allow it.
Mad dog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Badass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mad dog.
Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Badass slips a jab and a cross from Mad dog.
Mad dog jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badass misses with a combination
and Mad dog counters with a huge left! Badass is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mad dog isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Badass from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mad dog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Mad dog!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again. A fine choice. Jackie Lee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Sims!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims clinches.
Sims takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sims dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Sims is trying to break free.
Lee looking for a takedown.
Sims blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sims avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sims tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackie Lee!
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