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BFC 22: Bloodgood vs Keen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gopher Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gopher Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Kelly!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelly.
Kelly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kelly decides to stand back up.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis swinging wilding here.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Kelly working the head with strikes.
Kelly tries to score with some ground and pound. Lewis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly working the head with strikes.
Kelly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Kelly seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kelly landing strikes.
Kelly wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Kelly throws an elbow but Lewis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kelly misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kelly trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Kelly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lewis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kelly seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lewis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kelly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lewis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelly on the ground.
Kelly looks up at the clock and then as Lewis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kelly smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kelly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kelly creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lewis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly working the ground and pound but Lewis is defending the strikes.
Kelly works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kelly working the ground and pound but Lewis is defending the strikes.
Lewis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lewis tries to get out of the position.
Kelly misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lewis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kelly landing a few strikes.
Lewis parries the strikes from Kelly easily there. Kelly is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lewis to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly working the head with strikes.
Kelly passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lewis!
Kelly working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly landing strikes from the mount.
Kelly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lewis is surviving well by controlling Kelly's body position as best he can.
Kelly with shots to the head and body - Lewis looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kelly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
Kelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lewis's guard.
Jesse Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kelly connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Kelly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kelly pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kelly punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lewis taking shots to the head.
Lewis taking shots to the head.
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly is landing with some decent strikes but Lewis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kelly scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lewis?
Kelly lands a heavy elbow.
Kelly looking to control but Lewis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Lewis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kelly looking to finish Lewis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lewis!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly landing strikes from the mount and Lewis is in trouble!
Kelly with good strikes from the mount here!
Kelly has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lewis's face.
Kelly lands with some strikes.
Kelly lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kelly.
Kelly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lewis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lewis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kelly.
Kelly landing punches.
Kelly won't let Lewis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kelly working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kelly content just to control the position here.
Kelly fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Kelly.
Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
Kelly is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kelly lands a big shot there that rocks Lewis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kelly won't let Lewis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly breaks from Lewis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.
Gopher Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kelly gets the takedown into side control.
Kelly misses with the ground and pound.
Kelly with the ground and pound but Lewis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kelly winds up and cracks Lewis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis taking some punishment here, with Kelly in his half guard.
Kelly 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.
Kelly 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.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kelly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelly.
Kelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lewis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kelly drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
Kelly is stalling here. Lewis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kelly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lewis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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.
Kelly tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lewis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kelly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kelly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kelly is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelly is desperately trying to improve his position but Lewis has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Swearengen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Swearengen's choice of entrance music: Deadwood by David Schwartz. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Zane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Swearengen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swearengen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zane tries to roll over but Swearengen keeps him under control.
Swearengen is looking to advance position but Zane won't allow it.
Zane is looking for a sweep. Swearengen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zane trying to control here.
Swearengen prevents Zane from improving his position.
Swearengen stands up out of the half guard.
Swearengen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swearengen throws a low kick but Zane avoids it.
Zane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swearengen circles away quickly and effectively.
Swearengen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justin Zane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swearengen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zane.
Zane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zane misses with a looping left.
Zane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zane keeping moving, preventing Swearengen from controlling successfully.
Zane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swearengen!
Swearengen is desperately trying to improve his position but Zane has a good base and remains in mount.
Swearengen is squirming around, avoiding Zane's attempts to control the action.
Swearengen tries to reverse the position but Zane maintains control.
Zane looking to control but Swearengen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Zane prevents Swearengen from getting the reversal.
Zane gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Zane works the jab nicely.
Swearengen misses the shot to the body.
Swearengen tries a head kick but it misses.
Swearengen takes the fight into the clinch.
Zane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swearengen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swearengen backwards.
Zane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zane is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zane is pressed up against the cage. Swearengen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zane down to the mat. Zane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Swearengen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane clobbers Swearengen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swearengen walks into a jab.
Swearengen is rocked!
Swearengen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swearengen is still on wobbly legs! Can Zane finish him?
Swearengen ducks under a wild hook from Zane.
Swearengen seems to have recovered his senses.
Swearengen moves out of range as Zane strikes.
Swearengen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zane looks to land a right hand but Swearengen moved out of range.
Zane throws a hook but Swearengen blocks it.
Zane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Swearengen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justin Zane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Swearengen.
Nice shot lands for Zane.
Zane misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zane.
Zane misses with a straight right.
Zane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swearengen misses with a hook. Zane ducked under it nicely.
Zane throws a hook to the side of Swearengen's head but Swearengen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen looks for a takedown but Zane sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zane misses with a few strikes there.
Swearengen throws out a leg kick but Zane moves out of range and Swearengen only half commits.
Zane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swearengen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swearengen's head.
Swearengen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zane misses with a straight left.
Swearengen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zane.
Zane throws a big shot that misses.
Swearengen moves in looking to clinch but Zane pushes him off.
Swearengen staying out of range there.
Zane throws a hook to the side of Swearengen's head but Swearengen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swearengen feints and then cracks Zane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zane down.
Zane is breathing heavily.
Zane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zane misses the jab.
Swearengen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Zane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zane misses with an uppercut.
Swearengen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swearengen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zane.
Zane fails to land with a series of punches.
Zane lands a lovely overhand right.
Swearengen moves forwards but Zane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swearengen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justin Zane is winning the standup battle so far.
Swearengen tries to clinch up but Zane circles away and keeps his distance.
Zane connects with a jab.
Swearengen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zane circles away.
Zane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swearengen.
Zane throws a series of punches but Swearengen moves out of range.
Swearengen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Swearengen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane tries to kick Swearengen off but Swearengen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Swearengen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zane keeps working.
Zane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zane is looking for a sweep. Swearengen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swearengen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zane is refusing to be controlled, as Swearengen sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Swearengen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swearengen throws a head kick but Zane moves out of range.
Swearengen rushes Zane and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Swearengen is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Swearengen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Swearengen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zane gets underhooks to prevent Swearengen's takedown attempt.
Justin Zane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Swearengen.
Zane leaning against his opponent.
Zane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zane stops a takedown attempt from Swearengen.
Zane breaks from the clinch.
Zane misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Zane as he connects with a hook.
Zane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zane.
Zane scores with a hook.
Zane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Zane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zane misses with a hook. Swearengen ducked under it nicely.
Al Swearengen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left lands for Zane.
Zane misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Zane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swearengen moves away.
Zane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justin Zane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Swearengen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swearengen at a distance.
Zane lands a jab to the head.
Zane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swearengen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swearengen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swearengen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zane keeps working.
Swearengen working away.
Zane is looking to reverse the position.
Swearengen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Zane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Al Swearengen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Swearengen misses with a hook. Zane ducked under it nicely.
Zane lands a nice hook to Swearengen's body. Swearengen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swearengen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Swearengen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Swearengen tries to control but Zane wriggling away.
Zane tries to hold on but Swearengen postures up.
Swearengen unloads with some shots from mount but Zane bucks and avoids them well.
Zane is trying to reverse the position but instead Swearengen has taken his back - oops!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zane breaks Swearengen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swearengen pulls Zane in close to his closed guard and prevents Zane from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Swearengen wants to control but Zane postures up.
Swearengen is looking for a sweep.
Zane wants to stand but Swearengen is controlling his arm.
Zane decides to stand up, so the ref orders Swearengen to his feet.
Swearengen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swearengen.
Zane digs a good hook to Swearengen's body.
Zane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swearengen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zane backs up against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swearengen.
Zane misses with a looping right.
Zane throws a looping overhand right but Swearengen ducks down to avoid it.
Zane waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Swearengen.
Swearengen shoots in and bounces Zane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swearengen wants to control from the top but Zane keeps moving.
Swearengen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zane, up you get!
Zane connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swearengen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swearengen tries for a takedown but Zane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swearengen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zane misses with a hook.
Swearengen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zane.
Swearengen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swearengen ducks under a wild hook from Zane.
Zane misses with a body shot.
Swearengen misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Zane.
Zane throws an overhand right that lands on Swearengen's shoulder, as Swearengen tries to avoid the shot.
Zane misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Zane as he connects with a hook.
Swearengen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zane.
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.
Swearengen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zane.
Zane misses the jab.
Zane throws a shot from downtown. Swearengen moves away and avoids it.
Swearengen wants to clinch.
Swearengen misses with a body shot
and Zane counters with a stiff right hand.
Swearengen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zane's calf.
Swearengen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swearengen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zane throws out the jab.
Swearengen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swearengen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zane.
Swearengen closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swearengen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Justin Zane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Swearengen.
Zane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Swearengen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swearengen 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 29:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Al Swearengen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iokua Mikala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Sawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iokua Mikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kingston Sawa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sawa closes the distance and clinches.
Sawa breaks the clinch.
Mikala throws a looping overhand right but Sawa ducks down to avoid it.
Mikala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sawa.
Mikala lands a head kick!
It looks like Kingston Sawa has been cut.
Mikala throws a sloppy head kick and Sawa moves out of range easily.
Sawa avoids the head kick by Mikala.
Sawa avoids the head kick by Mikala.
Sawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikala tries a head kick but it misses.
Sawa fails with the takedown.
Mikala misses with a head kick.
Mikala throws a sloppy head kick and Sawa moves out of range easily.
Mikala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sawa rushes Mikala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sawa breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikala tries to sprawl out of it but Sawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Iokua Mikala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingston Sawa.
Sawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikala moves away.
Mikala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Iokua Mikala has been cut.
Sawa avoids the head kick by Mikala.
Sawa throws a head kick but Mikala moves out of range.
Sawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sawa pulls guard effortlessly.
Sawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mikala looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sawa, not yet.
Sawa keeping moving, preventing Mikala from controlling successfully.
Sawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mikala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sawa fails to land the takedown.
Sawa shoots in but Mikala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mikala throws a lazy head kick
and Sawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mikala's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sawa passes into half guard.
Mikala wants to improve his position but Sawa is controlling well.
Mikala is breathing heavily.
Sawa stops Mikala from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikala wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mikala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sawa in particular looking to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sawa connects with a nice short shot to Mikala's temple.
Mikala trying to control but Sawa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sawa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mikala controls his leg.
Sawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mikala defends it well.
Mikala gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mikala keeping full guard, as Sawa tries to pass.
Sawa tries to stand but Mikala is controlling from the bottom.
Mikala had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sawa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mikala Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sawa's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kingston Sawa will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikala sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Sawa to the ground! Mikala dives into full mount looking to finish!
Sawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mikala moves to the back position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikala has the hooks in. Sawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sawa trying to control the action but Mikala just sinks the hooks in.
Mikala is cranking Sawa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sawa! He's tightened the choke and Sawa is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iokua Mikala!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jens Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Gull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jens Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eli Gull!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer throws a wild body kick that Gull sees coming a mile off.
Gull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Palmer's guard.
Gull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gull lands a couple of digs.
Gull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gull lands a couple of digs.
Gull scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gull scoring with some ground and pound.
Gull working some strikes from top position.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gull distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Palmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Gull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palmer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer prevents Gull from getting the reversal.
Gull manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gull landing rabbit punches to the side of Palmer's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Gull moves into full guard.
Gull punching from the bottom.
Gull wants to sweep here but Palmer controlling him for the moment.
Palmer is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Gull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palmer is looking to control Gull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palmer avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull drops an elbow to the side of Palmer's head.
Gull landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gull wants to free his trapped foot but Palmer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gull lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gull 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.
Gull working over Palmer with some ground and pound. Palmer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gull looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palmer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gull scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Gull there.
Palmer trying to control from the bottom.
Gull is nestled in close to Palmer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gull looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palmer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gull connects with a nice short shot to Palmer's temple.
Gull uses his free foot to push down on Palmer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Palmer.
Gull lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Gull connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gull working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Palmer tries to hold on but Gull postures up.
Palmer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gull landing shots from mount.
Gull postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmer looks a forlorn figure.
Gull lands a big shot there that rocks Palmer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is looking to get to half guard.
Gull landing strikes from the mount and Palmer is in trouble!
Gull lands a heavy elbow.
Gull postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmer looks a forlorn figure.
Gull landing strikes from the mount.
Gull landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gull working for a submission but Palmer is keeping him at bay.
Gull lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gull prevents Palmer from getting the reversal.
Gull lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gull dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palmer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmer counters with a two punch combo.
Gull wants to clinch but Palmer slips to the side
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick from Gull.
Gull rushes Palmer and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gull.
Gull wants the takedown. Palmer is fighting it off but Gull persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Palmer's guard against the cage.
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Gull slips an elbow through the middle.
Gull is working Palmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Gull slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palmer is trying to control the position but Gull postures up.
Gull landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gull is in close to Palmer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull cracks Palmer with a solid left hand.
Gull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palmer's head.
Gull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gull postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gull works over Palmer with some ground and pound from guard.
Palmer controls Gull momentarily but Gull frees himself.
Gull stands up over Palmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palmer working a defensive guard here.
Gull landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gull stands up over Palmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gull postures up and lands a big shot to Palmer's brow.
Eli Gull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palmer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palmer is trying to control the position but Gull postures up.
Gull stands up over Palmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gull cracks Palmer with a solid left hand.
Gull is in close to Palmer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gull is working Palmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Gull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Gull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Gull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Palmer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gull!
Gull is trying desperately to improve position.
Palmer tries to control but Gull wriggling away.
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.
Gull regains half guard.
Gull connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Palmer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gull controls his leg.
Gull is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palmer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palmer's back!
I really don't envy Palmer right now.
Gull scores with strikes from the back.
Gull is persistently looking for the submission but Palmer is defending it well.
Gull scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Palmer is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gull decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Gull there.
Ground and pound from Gull.
Ground and pound from Gull.
Gull lands with a punch from half guard.
Palmer is trying to stand.
Gull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gull lands a nice short elbow.
Gull lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gull is thwarting Palmer's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gull looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Palmer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gull scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull lands with a punch from half guard.
Gull winds up and cracks Palmer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gull connects with a nice short shot to Palmer's temple.
Palmer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gull is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Palmer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gull's waist but Gull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palmer off to one side.
Eli Gull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gull showed some decent athleticism there.
Palmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet.
Gull lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gull lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gull connects with a nice short shot to Palmer's temple.
Gull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gull slips a nice elbow through Palmer's hands, connecting with Palmer's forehead.
Gull landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gull lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gull connects with a nice short shot to Palmer's temple.
Gull working Palmer over with strikes.
Gull lands strikes from half guard.
Gull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer trying to control but Gull postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palmer pinned against the cage. Palmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danga de danga de dang - Palmer scores with a four punch combination!
Jens Palmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer slips a jab from Gull.
Palmer moves out of range of the strikes.
Gull misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
Palmer wants to clinch
and Gull counters with a shoot takedown. Palmer fights it but they end up in guard.
Gull makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gull working some strikes from top position.
Gull pushes down on Palmer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gull works his way into side control.
Palmer is trying to get back to half guard.
Gull scores with punches from side control.
Palmer regains half guard.
Gull working over Palmer with some ground and pound. Palmer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palmer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gull.
Palmer is looking for a sweep. Gull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Gull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gull!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andy Finch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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, Billy Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Finch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Madison.
Finch blocks a head kick by Madison.
Madison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madison avoids the head kick by Finch.
Madison misses with a head kick.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madison.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Madison is looking to clinch.
Madison throws a head kick that misses.
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
Madison tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Madison tries to clinch there but Finch circles away.
Madison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison tries a head kick but it misses.
Madison sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Finch to the ground! Madison dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Andy Finch has been cut.
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!
Madison wants to get back to his feet but Finch is holding on tight.
Finch is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison wants to control the pace but Finch is squirming around nicely.
Finch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Madison escapes and gets back to his feet.
Billy Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madison is breathing heavily.
Madison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Madison throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Madison misses with a kick to the body.
Madison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madison's head.
It looks like Billy Madison has been cut.
Madison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Madison tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Finch throws a head kick but Madison moves out of range.
Madison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Madison throws a lazy head kick
and Finch counters with a huge left! Madison is in big trouble! He's backing up but Finch isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Madison from any more damage. A dominating finish by Finch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Finch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kikeona Kulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kathos Krathulian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kikeona Kulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kathos Krathulian!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kulani misses with a takedown attempt - Krathulian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulani lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krathulian backs up against the cage.
Kulani misses with a body shot.
Kulani sizes up Krathulian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krathulian clinches up against the cage.
Kulani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulani managing to block the knees to the body from Krathulian.
Kulani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kulani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kikeona Kulani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krathulian gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kulani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kulani looking for a guillotine here but Krathulian defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krathulian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krathulian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulani looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulani, not yet.
Krathulian being controlled here momentarily.
Kulani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kulani looks to land a combination but Krathulian avoids it well.
Kulani misses with a body shot.
Kikeona Kulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krathulian staying out of range there.
Kulani misses with a looping left.
Kulani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kulani fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Krathulian or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulani which made him look bad.
Krathulian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Krathulian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krathulian is looking to clinch.
Krathulian moves into the clinch.
Kulani has Krathulian pressed against the cage.
Kulani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krathulian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulani.
Krathulian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kulani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krathulian stalling the fight.
Krathulian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kikeona Kulani will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kulani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krathulian momentarily.
Krathulian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulani.
Kikeona Kulani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kulani tries to bum rush Krathulian with a series of wild strikes but Krathulian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulani misses with a takedown attempt
and Krathulian counters with a shoot takedown. Kulani fights it but they end up in guard.
Kulani wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulani working for a triangle but Krathulian defends it easily.
Krathulian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulani is trying to keep Krathulian in close.
Krathulian preventing the sweep.
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.
Krathulian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krathulian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kulani misses with a body shot.
Kulani cracks a nice hook into Krathulian's ribs.
Kulani throws a looping overhand right but Krathulian ducks down to avoid it.
Kulani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulani misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krathulian pushing down on Kulani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kulani is trying to maintain the position but Krathulian is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulani is positioning himself well to prevent Krathulian advancing to mount.
Kulani wants to control but Krathulian is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krathulian prevents Kulani from improving his position.
Kulani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krathulian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krathulian's back!
Kulani is riding his opponent, not letting Krathulian buck him off.
Kulani is looking for the choke from the back position but Krathulian is controlling his hands well.
Krathulian preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kulani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kathos Krathulian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kulani misses with a wild body shot.
Kulani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulani throws a nice looking combination but Krathulian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krathulian tries to clinch up but Kulani circles away and keeps his distance.
Krathulian avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulani lands with a shot to the body.
Krathulian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulani tries to avoid it but Krathulian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulani to the ground. Kulani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Kulani misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulani has his takedown stuffed
and Krathulian counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kulani!
Krathulian content just to control the position here.
Krathulian looking to control but Kulani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krathulian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krathulian looking to control but Kulani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kathos Krathulian just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kulani misses with a combination
and Krathulian counters by clinching up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulani. Krathulian does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Kulani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krathulian tries to clinch but Kulani is having none of it.
Kulani misses with a double jab.
Kulani throws a combination. Krathulian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krathulian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Krathulian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kulani swings for the body but Krathulian moves out of range.
Krathulian misses the shot to the body.
Kulani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krathulian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krathulian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kulani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krathulian misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Krathulian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krathulian missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kathos Krathulian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krathulian 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kathos Krathulian!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between PJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and timmy O Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Toole has chosen Capone & Noreaga - Thug Poetry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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, PJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, timmy O Toole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Toole scores with a kick to the midsection.
O Toole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn avoids the head kick by O Toole.
A head kick misses from O Toole.
O Toole is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like PJ Penn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Toole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Toole scores a nice knee to the body.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
O Toole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn is breathing heavily.
O Toole tries to land knees in the clinch but Penn avoids the damage to the body.
O Toole misses with a knee strike.
O Toole lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for O Toole.
O Toole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Toole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
O Toole with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by O Toole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Toole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
O Toole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
O Toole lands a damaging elbow.
O Toole tries a knee to the head but Penn blocks it.
Knees to the body from O Toole.
O Toole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Toole throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Toole looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
O Toole misses with a knee to the head.
Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Toole with a knee to the head.
O Toole landing knees to the body.
O Toole is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Toole down to the mat. O Toole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
O Toole is looking to land body kicks.
Penn throws a right hand that O Toole ducks under and follows up with a left that O Toole also avoids with ease.
timmy O Toole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Toole tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Toole is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
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.
Penn throws a right and a left that O Toole avoids nicely.
Crunch! O Toole slams his shin into Penn's torso.
O Toole throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
O Toole throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by O Toole!
O Toole fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Toole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Toole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Toole off to one side.
O Toole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn throws a right hand that O Toole ducks under and follows up with a left that O Toole also avoids with ease.
O Toole is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn avoids the head kick by O Toole.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but O Toole slips the punch.
O Toole tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
O Toole misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Toole throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Toole scores with a nice body kick.
O Toole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Toole tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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.
O Toole scores with a spinning back kick!
O Toole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Toole tries a head kick but it misses.
O Toole gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
O Toole looking for a triangle here. Penn is fighting it but it looks tight! O Toole pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Penn is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). timmy O Toole!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Lafleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Mustardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustardson has chosen Who's your Daddy by Mook N Fair as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pierre Lafleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabe Mustardson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Mustardson does no damage.
Mustardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lafleur doesn't seem bothered though.
Lafleur loads up on a big right hand but Mustardson slips the punch.
Mustardson sizes up Lafleur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lafleur looks to throw the jab but Mustardson is out of range.
Mustardson lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Pierre Lafleur has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustardson slips under a jab from Lafleur.
Mustardson throws a series of punches but Lafleur avoids them all with ease.
A jab-cross combination lands for Mustardson and sends Lafleur crashing to the mat! Mustardson follows him down to the mat - Lafleur regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Lafleur is rocked!
Lafleur wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Lafleur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mustardson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lafleur seems to have got his legs back now.
Lafleur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lafleur.
Mustardson pushes down on Lafleur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mustardson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mustardson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mustardson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mustardson connects with a nice short shot to Lafleur's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafleur missing with punches from the bottom.
Mustardson wants to control but Lafleur is keeping him busy.
Mustardson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lafleur!
Lafleur is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Mustardson.
Mustardson is landing with some decent strikes but Lafleur is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
You get the feeling that Lafleur really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lafleur is breathing heavily.
Lafleur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mustardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lafleur swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustardson blocks Lafleur's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mustardson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lafleur?
Mustardson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lafleur swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustardson cracks Lafleur with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mustardson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mustardson landing strikes from the mount.
Lafleur flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lafleur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lafleur strikes from the bottom but Mustardson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Mustardson working the ground and pound.
Lafleur is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mustardson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lafleur prevents Mustardson from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustardson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mustardson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lafleur.
Lafleur throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Mustardson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafleur keeps working.
Lafleur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mustardson off and has taken his back!
Lafleur punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mustardson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lafleur.
Lafleur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mustardson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lafleur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mustardson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mustardson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lafleur!
Mustardson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur is in a horrible position here. Mustardson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lafleur is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lafleur is squirming around, avoiding Mustardson's attempts to control the action.
Mustardson is landing with some decent strikes but Lafleur is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mustardson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lafleur swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BOOM! Mustardson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lafleur flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafleur working to try and regain half guard.
Lafleur throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustardson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lafleur's face.
Lafleur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mustardson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Mustardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Lafleur's cut.
That's time! Lafleur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lafleur misses with a hook. Mustardson ducked under it nicely.
Lafleur throws out a loose jab but Mustardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lafleur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mustardson scores with a punch to the head.
Mustardson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mustardson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mustardson connects with a jab.
Lafleur slips a jab and a cross from Mustardson.
Lafleur misses with a leg kick.
Mustardson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Mustardson coming out on top.
Mustardson connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Mustardson misses.
Mustardson lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mustardson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mustardson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mustardson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lafleur sprawling to the canvas. Mustardson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lafleur hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustardson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lafleur!
Mustardson working Lafleur over with strikes here.
Mustardson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lafleur's face.
Lafleur wants to get back to his feet.
Lafleur is looking to get to half guard.
Lafleur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lafleur tries to get out of the position.
Mustardson lands a heavy elbow.
Lafleur swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mustardson lands with some strikes.
Mustardson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lafleur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mustardson lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustardson with a couple of short strikes.
Mustardson looking to control but Lafleur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mustardson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mustardson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mustardson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lafleur throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Mustardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lafleur is trying to escape the mount.
Mustardson trying to control but Lafleur is having none of it.
Lafleur throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mustardson. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustardson lands a heavy elbow.
Lafleur swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lafleur swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lafleur throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mustardson. What's that going to do exactly?
Lafleur trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mustardson working Lafleur over with strikes here.
Mustardson lands a big elbow.
Lafleur is squirming around, avoiding Mustardson's attempts to control the action.
Lafleur'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.
Mustardson landing strikes from the mount and Lafleur is in trouble!
Mustardson has control of Lafleur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lafleur regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lafleur sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mustardson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lafleur throws a hook but Mustardson blocks it.
Lafleur is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lafleur's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mustardson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gabe Mustardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mustardson.
Lafleur throws a hook but Mustardson blocks it.
Lafleur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mustardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Lafleur misses.
Mustardson throws a shot to the body.
Mustardson connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustardson throws out a loose jab but Lafleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustardson misses with a body shot.
Mustardson defending well as Lafleur loads up on a big left hand.
Lafleur cracks a nice hook into Mustardson's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Mustardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Lafleur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lafleur misses with a straight left.
Lafleur is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Lafleur.
Mustardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lafleur at a distance.
Mustardson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pierre Lafleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mustardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mustardson throws a series of strikes that have Lafleur backpedaling.
Lafleur lands with a shot to the body.
Lafleur looks to land a right hand but Mustardson moved out of range.
Mustardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mustardson looks to land a combination. Lafleur sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mustardson takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Lafleur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Mustardson.
Lafleur misses with a combination
and Mustardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustardson scores with a hook to the body. Lafleur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Lafleur misses.
Mustardson misses with a double jab.
Lafleur falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mustardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lafleur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lafleur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mustardson lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafleur misses the target.
Lafleur throws a hook but Mustardson blocks it.
Lafleur looks to land a left hand but Mustardson moved out of range nicely.
Mustardson tries to bum rush Lafleur with a series of wild strikes but Lafleur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mustardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafleur moves away.
Mustardson misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lafleur.
Pierre Lafleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lafleur connects with a looping right hand.
Lafleur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mustardson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lafleur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mustardson scores with a nice head shot.
Mustardson slips under a jab.
Mustardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lafleur lands a nice shot that snaps Mustardson's head back.
Mustardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lafleur misses the jab.
Mustardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafleur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lafleur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mustardson on the side of the head.
Mustardson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lafleur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lafleur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lafleur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lafleur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mustardson to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Lafleur there.
A punch lands to the side of Lafleur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mustardson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mustardson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mustardson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mustardson throws a hook but Lafleur avoids it easily.
Mustardson misses with a few strikes there.
Mustardson slips a jab and a cross from Lafleur.
Mustardson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lafleur has time to react.
Lafleur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mustardson swinging wilding here.
Mustardson moves out of range as Lafleur strikes.
Lafleur misses with a shot to the body
and Mustardson counters with a left and a right that stings Lafleur.
Gabe Mustardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A slow jab from Lafleur misses its intended target.
Lafleur throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustardson.
Mustardson throws a one two combo.
Mustardson throws a nice looking combination but Lafleur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mustardson ducks under a wild hook from Lafleur.
Mustardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lafleur throws out the jab.
Mustardson lunges at Lafleur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lafleur's hand.
Mustardson lands with an uppercut that bounces Lafleur off the cage and back into rage.
Mustardson connects with a single shot there.
Lafleur throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mustardson counters with a left and a right that stings Lafleur.
Lafleur throws a hook but Mustardson avoids it easily.
Mustardson scores with a jab to the head.
Mustardson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lafleur misses with a hook.
Mustardson cracks a nice hook into Lafleur's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Mustardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mustardson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Mustardson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Penn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vernon Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn avoids the head kick by Turner.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turner is chipping away with strikes.
Penn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Penn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Turner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Penn down.
Turner landing a few strikes.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Turner is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Penn is rocked!
Turner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Penn is still in real trouble! Can Turner finish him?
Turner scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Penn is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Turner can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Turner!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abel Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Keen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keen has chosen Round One as his entrance music. Abel Bloodgood 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Bloodgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Keen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodgood misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keen. That's going to slow Bloodgood down.
Bloodgood has a takedown stuffed.
Bloodgood looks to score with a jab to the body but Keen is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Keen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bloodgood which made him look bad.
Keen swings for the body but Bloodgood moves out of range.
Keen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bloodgood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keen counters with a good low kick that Bloodgood was not able to check.
Some wild striking there from Bloodgood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bloodgood is able to avoid easily.
Keen throws a head kick but Bloodgood moves out of range.
Bloodgood is looking to clinch but Keen is avoiding it.
Bloodgood misses with a takedown
and Keen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bloodgood's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Bloodgood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodgood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloodgood has control of Keen's left arm, preventing Keen from doing any damage.
Bloodgood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bloodgood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bloodgood keeping moving, preventing Keen from controlling successfully.
Bloodgood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Justin Keen has been cut.
Keen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Bloodgood as Keen shoots in.
Bloodgood wants to clinch up but Keen keeps it at a distance.
Bloodgood shoots and misses
and Keen counters with a thumping low kick.
Bloodgood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keen to the mat! Keen manages to get full guard.
Keen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bloodgood postures up.
Bloodgood throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keen is trying to control the position but Bloodgood postures up.
Keen wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keen is trying to control the position but Bloodgood postures up.
Bloodgood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keen is trying to keep Bloodgood in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some bone on bone action there as Bloodgood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bloodgood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodgood lands a head shot.
Bloodgood with a poor takedown
and Keen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bloodgood is breathing heavily.
Bloodgood throws a jab when Keen was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood throws a nice looking combination but Keen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bloodgood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloodgood has his takedown stuffed
and Keen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Keen trying to control but Bloodgood is working from the bottom.
Keen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keen wants to control from the top but Bloodgood keeps moving.
Keen postures up in Bloodgood's guard and throws a big left but Bloodgood blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bloodgood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keen is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Keen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Keen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bloodgood wants to clinch but Keen slips to the side
and Keen counters with an inside leg kick.
Keen closes the distance and clinches up with Bloodgood, looking for a takedown. Keen pushes Bloodgood against the cage but Bloodgood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keen shoots in and bounces Bloodgood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Keen trying to control but Bloodgood is working from the bottom.
Keen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloodgood is retaining full guard.
Keen won't allow Bloodgood to get back to his feet.
Bloodgood is trying to keep Keen in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bloodgood is on top in guard.
Keen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloodgood is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keen trying to control the position.
Keen tries to strike from the bottom.
Keen wants to control but Bloodgood passes easily into half guard.
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.
Keen striking from half guard on the bottom.
Bloodgood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bloodgood throwing shots but Keen is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keen.
Bloodgood trying to control the position from guard on top but Keen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloodgood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bloodgood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bloodgood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keen keeping moving, preventing Bloodgood from controlling successfully.
Keen is trying to control the position but Bloodgood postures up.
Keen is striking off his back. Bloodgood thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Keen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bloodgood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bloodgood's back!
Bloodgood turns into Keen and is now in his guard.
Keen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bloodgood controlling from the top 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.
Keen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloodgood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bloodgood trying to control but Keen is working from the bottom.
Bloodgood won't allow Keen to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Keen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Keen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Keen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Keen shoots and misses
and Bloodgood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloodgood misses with a few strikes there.
Keen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood stalls.
Bloodgood throws an elbow that misses.
Bloodgood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bloodgood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bloodgood throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keen walks into a stiff left hand from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keen.
Abel Bloodgood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodgood misses with a body shot.
Keen throws a series of punches but Bloodgood avoids them all with ease.
Bloodgood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keen counters by clinching up.
Keen lands a knee to the body.
Keen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keen dodges an elbow strike from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood is working for takedown but Keen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keen manages to pull guard.
Keen controls Bloodgood momentarily but Bloodgood frees himself.
Bloodgood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keen keeping moving, preventing Bloodgood from controlling successfully.
Keen trying to keep a closed guard but Bloodgood is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood stands up from Keen's guard - Bloodgood perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bloodgood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bloodgood showed some decent athleticism there.
Abel Bloodgood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keen is trying to get back to full guard.
Bloodgood passes into side control, despite Keen's attempt to control the position.
Keen is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Justin Keen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keen can't do much from the bottom here.
Bloodgood scores with a couple of short elbows.
Keen is looking for a sweep.
Bloodgood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bloodgood wants to control but Keen is keeping him busy.
Keen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bloodgood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Bloodgood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keen 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Keen!
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