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ROF's Mokomoko Po 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neto has chosen Orgasmatron as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cain Dos Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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218 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Neto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dos Santos punching from the bottom.
Neto trying to pass the guard but Dos Santos defending well.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Neto pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Neto.
Neto is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Neto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neto blocks the strikes from Dos Santos.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Neto moved out of range.
Neto fails to land with a series of punches.
Neto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Neto lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Neto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neto.
Neto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dos Santos, up you get!
Neto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Neto lands in his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Neto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neto stands up and waves to Dos Santos to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dos Santos misses with a hook.
Neto moves out of range of the strikes.
Neto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Neto sits in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Neto is controlling him
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Neto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Neto.
Neto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neto stops Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Neto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Neto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dos Santos's legs.
Dos Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dos Santos throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Neto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
Neto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Neto eventually gives up the hold.
Neto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos is trying to stand up here but Neto is controlling him well.
Dos Santos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neto.
Ground and pound from Neto.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dos Santos dips to his left and cracks Neto with an uppercut!
It looks like Mario Neto has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos misses the jab.
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Neto avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Dos Santos misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Neto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Neto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Neto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep but Neto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dos Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dos Santos is staying active underneath Neto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dos Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Neto pushing down on Dos Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neto blocks the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Neto is looking for a kimura here.
Neto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dos Santos throws a strike from the bottom but Neto passes into side control!
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Neto keeps moving and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Neto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Neto get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Neto moved out of range nicely.
Neto drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the cage.
Neto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dos Santos regains guard.
Dos Santos striking from his own guard.
Neto trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Neto looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mario Neto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Neto stands up and waves to Dos Santos to follow him.
A nice combination there by Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos misses the jab.
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Neto avoids the punch easily.
Neto slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
Neto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos tries to escape but Neto is in control.
Dos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dos Santos wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Neto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Neto off him but Neto keeps the position.
Neto avoids the strikes from the bottom by Dos Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Neto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dos Santos misses with a strike from the bottom.
Neto has hold of Dos Santos's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dos Santos seems comfortable defending it but Neto has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dos Santos is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dos Santos is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Neto couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mario Neto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ketelin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Sky is the Limit. Ketelin Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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137 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lil Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ketelin Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wayne lands a high kick!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne is looking to clinch.
Wayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Wayne moves into the clinch.
Wayne misses with a knee to the head.
Jones pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wayne!
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Wayne frees his head quite easily.
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wayne turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wayne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wayne tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jones.
Jones tries to roll over but Wayne keeps him under control.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wayne pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wayne tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Wayne prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones is trying to reverse the position but instead Wayne has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ketelin Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wayne wants to clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
Wayne lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones tries for a takedown but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wayne clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Wayne pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wayne's guard.
Jones pushes down on Wayne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Wayne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne has left one of his arms exposed and Jones doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Wayne screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ketelin Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tron Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tron Johnson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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144 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sage Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tron Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson slips a jab from Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson working Johnson over with strikes here.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looks gassed!
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sage Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Jackson pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sage Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control!
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jackson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jackson lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sage Jackson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minch Yoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chihuahua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chihuahua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Never Gonna Give You Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! El Chihuahua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minch Yoda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Chihuahua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chihuahua throws out a powerful jab.
Chihuahua throws an overhand right that lands on Yoda's shoulder, as Yoda tries to avoid the shot.
Yoda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yoda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yoda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chihuahua is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoda in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yoda is taking a breather. Chihuahua says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chihuahua gets full guard.
Yoda 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.
Chihuahua is controlling Yoda's posture.
Yoda sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Chihuahua wants to sweep here but Yoda controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chihuahua wants to get back to his feet but Yoda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chihuahua has control of Yoda's left arm, preventing Yoda from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoda wants to control from the top but Chihuahua keeps moving.
Yoda being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chihuahua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yoda won't allow Chihuahua to get back to his feet.
Chihuahua keeping moving, preventing Yoda from controlling successfully.
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.
Yoda stands and throws Chihuahua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chihuahua is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chihuahua is not content to let Yoda control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoda tries to advance to mount but Chihuahua denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minch Yoda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chihuahua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yoda.
Yoda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chihuahua is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chihuahua's legs.
Yoda wants to control but Chihuahua is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chihuahua is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Chihuahua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chihuahua manages to get back to 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.
Chihuahua is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoda avoids the body shot from Chihuahua.
Yoda takes one on the button.
Yoda takes one to the side of the head.
Yoda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yoda is rocked!
El Chihuahua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chihuahua's waist but Chihuahua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoda off to one side.
Oh Yoda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoda ducks into an uppercut from Chihuahua and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). El Chihuahua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamar Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pequeno comes to the cage accompanied by Căo da Morte by Măo Morta. 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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154 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joao Pequeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamar Fisher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pequeno missing with a left hand there. Fisher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pequeno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fisher.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Pequeno keeps it at a distance.
Pequeno lands a jab to Fisher's midsection.
Pequeno staying out of range there.
Fisher seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Pequeno shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Fisher is backing up but Pequeno catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Fisher covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Pequeno Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Pequeno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Guerreiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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231 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Guerreiro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte throws a series of punches but Guerreiro avoids them all with ease.
Duarte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guerreiro.
Duarte misses with an uppercut. Guerreiro saw that one coming.
Guerreiro gets caught flat footed, as Duarte shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Duarte has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Guerreiro to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Duarte is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Guerreiro pulls down on the head and he's put Duarte to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Guerreiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead and Gone T.I Ft. Justin Timberlake. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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181 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Hilo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key avoids the body shot from Hilo.
Hilo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Key is fending him off so far but Hilo persists. Nope, Key circles away and we're back to standing.
Hilo gets the takedown into side control.
Hilo lands an elbow.
Key taking punishment in the form of punches.
Key sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hilo working over Key with some ground and pound. Key looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Key wants to control but Hilo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hilo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hilo lands with a punch from half guard.
Hilo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Key gets back to full guard.
Hilo wants to pass the guard but Key is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hilo postures up in Key's guard and throws a big left but Key blocks it.
Key looking for a guillotine here but Hilo defends easily.
Key wants to stand and escape but Hilo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hilo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Hilo prevents Key from getting back to his feet.
Hilo is in close to Key's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hilo is working Key over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hilo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Key's head.
Hilo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Key wants to get back to his feet but Hilo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Hilo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Key working a defensive guard here.
Hilo looking to sit in guard and control but Key gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hilo is trying to keep Key in close.
Hilo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hilo breaks from Key's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hilo unloading with bombs!
Hilo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilo with the ground and pound from mount.
Key is rocked!
A big strike lands for Hilo! That's really hurt Key and he's turned his back - Hilo keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hilo Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Hilo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Singlaterry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Global Warming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warming has chosen Forever-Travis Barker Remix as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Andrea Singlaterry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Global Warming!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warming throws a body punch but Singlaterry moves out of range.
Warming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singlaterry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warming moves out of range of the body kick from Singlaterry.
Andrea Singlaterry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singlaterry shoots in but Warming avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Warming fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Singlaterry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Singlaterry with that takedown attempt.
Warming misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Warming.
Warming looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Singlaterry!
Warming jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Singlaterry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Warming tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warming has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warming blocks the strikes from Singlaterry.
Warming looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Singlaterry wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Warming is trying to get an arm triangle but Singlaterry is defending well.
Warming looks gassed!
Warming blocks the strikes from Singlaterry.
Warming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warming avoids the strikes from the bottom by Singlaterry.
Singlaterry tries to buck Warming off but Warming is having none of it.
Singlaterry tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Singlaterry is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warming scores a takedown into full mount!
Warming has hold of Singlaterry's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Singlaterry manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Singlaterry 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.
Warming looking to secure an arm triangle but Singlaterry defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Singlaterry is looking to get to half guard.
Singlaterry is working hard here to advance position.
Warming with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Singlaterry can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warming is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Singlaterry is surviving well by controlling Warming's body position as best he can.
Warming looking to secure an arm triangle but Singlaterry defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singlaterry throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Warming wants to finish this one by submission but Singlaterry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Warming.
Singlaterry swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Warming jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Singlaterry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Warming is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singlaterry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warming wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Singlaterry, who protects the arm well.
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.
Warming is trying to get an arm triangle but Singlaterry is defending well.
Singlaterry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Singlaterry missing with punches from the bottom.
Singlaterry punching from the bottom.
Warming is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Singlaterry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Warming is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Global Warming dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Singlaterry rushes Warming and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Singlaterry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warming walks away with a smile on his face. Singlaterry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Singlaterry tries to clinch up but Warming circles away and keeps his distance.
Singlaterry tries to clinch but Warming moves out of range.
Warming throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Warming.
Andrea Singlaterry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warming tries to clinch but Singlaterry is having none of it.
Warming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Warming.
A head kick misses from Warming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warming doesn't manage to clinch there - Singlaterry circles away.
Singlaterry misses with a takedown attempt
and Warming counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Singlaterry with a poor takedown
and Warming counters with a single leg into guard. Singlaterry didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Singlaterry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warming slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Warming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Singlaterry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Singlaterry throwing shots but Warming is blocking nicely.
Singlaterry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warming slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warming utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warming looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singlaterry is working Warming over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Warming has his foot on Singlaterry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singlaterry works his way back into a safe position though.
Singlaterry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warming working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Singlaterry.
Warming has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Singlaterry should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Warming has tightened it up now! Singlaterry should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Global Warming!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell MonRoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MonRoe comes into the arena with Press Trigger (Mad Cobra) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
22
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell MonRoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Black!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MonRoe throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Black checks a leg kick.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MonRoe.
A big left from MonRoe misses.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - MonRoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MonRoe scores with a shot to the body.
MonRoe throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
MonRoe misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to de liver by MonRoe. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MonRoe throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MonRoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
MonRoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MonRoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
MonRoe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black landing strikes from the mount and MonRoe is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MonRoe wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. MonRoe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Black looks gassed!
MonRoe tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
MonRoe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Black is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MonRoe tries to reverse the position but Black maintains control.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MonRoe tries to hold on but Black postures up.
MonRoe is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black blocks MonRoe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
MonRoe regains half guard.
MonRoe tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but MonRoe defends the submission attempt.
MonRoe wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MonRoe controlling the position well.
MonRoe tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MonRoe is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MonRoe avoid being mounted?
MonRoe looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MonRoe clobbers Black with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell MonRoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from MonRoe misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for MonRoe.
MonRoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MonRoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
MonRoe misses with a hook.
MonRoe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. MonRoe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
MonRoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Black has time to react.
Mitchell MonRoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black is breathing heavily.
MonRoe throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from MonRoe.
Mitchell MonRoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MonRoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MonRoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black staying out of range there.
Black defending well as MonRoe loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MonRoe connects with a crisp jab.
MonRoe misses with a looping right.
MonRoe lands with a hook. Black tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MonRoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
MonRoe throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
MonRoe looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for MonRoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MonRoe throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
MonRoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black checks a leg kick.
Black dodges the punch combination from MonRoe.
Black takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black slips a jab and a cross from MonRoe.
MonRoe throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MonRoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MonRoe lands with a nice combination. Black backs away looking to recover.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Black tries for a takedown but MonRoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MonRoe lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Black sprawling to the canvas. MonRoe follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Black hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell MonRoe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Black walks into a straight right hand from MonRoe.
MonRoe stuffs the takedown.
MonRoe connects with a crisp jab.
Mitchell MonRoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Black fails with the takedown.
A left and a right from MonRoe both land. Nice combination.
Mitchell MonRoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MonRoe throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MonRoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MonRoe throws a big shot that misses.
MonRoe punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
MonRoe throws a one two combo.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MonRoe can pounce on him.
MonRoe misses with a looping right.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Black tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MonRoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
MonRoe looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
MonRoe tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black 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 three minutes gone in the round.
MonRoe misses with a body shot.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MonRoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Black.
MonRoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - MonRoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MonRoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from MonRoe does no damage.
MonRoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MonRoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into rage.
A jab from MonRoe finds it's way through Black's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MonRoe looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
MonRoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell MonRoe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black drops his hands momentarily and MonRoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MonRoe scores with a jab.
Black is rocked!
MonRoe throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Black tumbling to the canvas!
Black is still in real trouble! Can MonRoe finish him?
MonRoe looking to pass the guard.
Black seems to have recovered his senses.
MonRoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MonRoe.
Black keeping moving, preventing MonRoe from controlling successfully.
Black 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.
Black is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MonRoe takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
MonRoe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Black is proving hard to escape from.
MonRoe passes Black's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black is staying active underneath MonRoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MonRoe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MonRoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MonRoe throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
MonRoe trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MonRoe wants to get back to his feet.
Black lands with a few short shots to the body.
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.
Black dodges the punch combination from MonRoe.
MonRoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MonRoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MonRoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MonRoe throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black moves forwards but MonRoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MonRoe loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
MonRoe scores with a nice strike.
MonRoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MonRoe.
Nice cross by MonRoe.
MonRoe misses with a few strikes there.
MonRoe cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell MonRoe had his way with Tyler Black in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
MonRoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MonRoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MonRoe, as that shot connected.
MonRoe throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MonRoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
MonRoe throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
MonRoe misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MonRoe is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
MonRoe dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
MonRoe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MonRoe looks to land a body kick but Black moved away.
MonRoe looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black avoids the body shot from MonRoe.
MonRoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from MonRoe.
Black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MonRoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Black's head.
MonRoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MonRoe is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
Black defending well as MonRoe loads up on a big left hand.
MonRoe throws a one two combo.
MonRoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MonRoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mitchell MonRoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MonRoe scores with a jab.
Tyler Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MonRoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Black's head.
Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MonRoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MonRoe misses with a wild combination.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell MonRoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MonRoe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:43
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell MonRoe!
Mitchell MonRoe is the new featherweight champion!
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