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ROF's Mokomoko Po 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonny Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Brody!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love moves into the clinch successfully.
Love looking to stall.
Brody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Love as Brody shoots in.
A big right from Love misses.
Love tests Brody's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Frank Brody has been cut.
Love keeps the fight on the outside.
Brody clinches but Love breaks the clinch
and Love counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brody won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brody is avoiding damage well.
Brody can't do much from the bottom here.
Love controls the position.
Love has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brody's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brody tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Love wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Love slows the pace down.
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.
Brody looking for a sweep but Love has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Love controlling the pace for now.
Brody regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody is trying to get back to full guard.
Love is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Love.
Brody has his hands clasped together around Love's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Brody gets full guard.
Love sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Love's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Love dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brody's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Love closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brody to the mat! Brody manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Love stands and throws Brody's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brody tries to improve position but can't.
Love is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brody is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Love is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brody is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brody wants to control but Love postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Love easily slips into full mount!
Love can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brody is looking to escape.
Brody tries to hold on but Love pushes him away.
Love controlling from the full mount.
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.
Brody sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Love is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jonny Love just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Brody throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Love's waist but Love gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brody off to one side.
Love circles away from the clinch attempt
and Love counters with a shoot takedown. Brody fights it but they end up in guard.
Love has gone for a leg lock! Brody slips out almost immediately though and dives into Love's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brody wants to stand and escape but instead Love has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Love wants to control from the top but Brody keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brody pulls Love in to control the position.
Brody wants to sweep here but Love controlling him for the moment.
Love's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brody has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Love can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Love dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brody's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brody misses with the body kick
and Love counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brody 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.
Brody bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Love's guard.
Brody is fighting to break Love's control of his arms but Love is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brody pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Love is keeping the position for now.
Brody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brody wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Love is pulling down on Brody's head. It's preventing any offense from Brody, at least for the moment.
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.
Love has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brody can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brody postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Love keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully.
Brody trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brody has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Love is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brody tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Love connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jonny Love is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Love looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank Brody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Brody moves out of range as Love strikes.
Love darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brody is concentrating on defense, preventing Love from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brody wants to get back to his feet.
Love is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brody is looking for a sweep. Love is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brody wants to control but Love is keeping busy.
Frank Brody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonny Love is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brody strikes from the bottom but Love passes into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Love showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Love has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Love!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between B A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Simm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for B A has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, B A!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Simm!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with A but A pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simm pulls A in to control the position.
A wants to stand but Simm has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. A manages to get himself to full guard.
Simm wants to pass the guard but A is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A wants to sweep but no luck.
Simm throwing strikes but missing.
A wants to sweep here but Simm controlling him for the moment.
A is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simm trying to control the position from guard on top but A is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simm manages to get himself to full guard.
Simm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A 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.
Simm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but A can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simm is trying to control the position but A postures up.
A avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simm controls A momentarily but A frees himself.
Simm keeping full guard, as A tries to pass.
Simm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A wants to pass the guard but Simm is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A is working hard here to advance position.
Simm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A won't allow Simm to sweep him here.
A avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A won't allow Simm to sweep him here.
Simm looks gassed!
Simm keeping full guard, as A tries to pass.
Simm trying to control the position.
A trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simm thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simm is pulling down on A's head. It's preventing any offense from A, at least for the moment.
A slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simm wants to control but A postures up.
A cracks Simm with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Simm prevents A from improving position.
Simm is trying to control A's posture but A avoids it.
Simm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked A off and has taken his back!
A covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Simm looking for the choke from the back.
A defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A breaks Simm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A wants to pass the guard but Simm is keeping the position.
Simm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simm is keeping the position for now.
Simm 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.
A passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simm wants to control but A postures up.
A tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simm regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Simm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Simm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simm.
Simm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and A counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simm has his takedown stuffed
and A counters with an inside leg kick.
A throws a head kick but Simm moves out of range.
Simm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simm tries for a takedown but A circles away easily
and A makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simm really felt that one!
B A has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Simm.
A scores with a jab to the body.
A scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from A.
A fakes the leg kick and cracks Simm in the body.
Ash Simm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simm has control of A's left arm, preventing A from doing any damage.
Simm trying to keep a closed guard but A is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
A gets back to full guard.
A keeping moving, preventing Simm from controlling successfully.
A wants to sweep but no luck.
Simm pushes down on A's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simm is trying to control. A wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Simm is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ash Simm just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A connects with a solid leg kick.
A swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simm tries for a takedown but A circles away easily
and A decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simm's guard.
A thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simm had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. A is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simm Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take A's back instead.
A rolls, trying to escape but Simm keeps control of the position.
Simm slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on A's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Simm.
Simm controlling well, preventing A from escaping the position.
Simm working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. A is doing well to defend. Simm seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! A is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ash Simm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalava Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's entrance music is BOO YA. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalava Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman looks to land a combination. Hunt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Kalava Hunt has been cut.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bateman works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Bateman throws an overhand right that has Hunt reeling! Bateman follows up with more punches and Hunt is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patrick Bateman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Bafana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Got 2 have it(Dupri). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Bafana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blake Richardson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson avoids the head kick by Bafana.
Richardson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richardson misses with a few strikes there.
Bafana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richardson.
It looks like Henry Bafana has been cut.
Bafana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Bafana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bafana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bafana throws a sloppy head kick and Richardson moves out of range easily.
Richardson stuffs the takedown.
Bafana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson drops Bafana with a left right combo! Richardson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson swings around for an armbar but Bafana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Richardson's guard.
Richardson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bafana is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bafana stands up out of Richardson's guard for a moment - Richardson manages to land a nice upkick.
Richardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bafana throws a big right hand that misses.
Richardson is looking to stand up but Bafana isn't so interested in that idea.
Bafana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bafana passes Richardson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bafana escapes and gets back to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bafana. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bafana fails with a takedown attempt.
Bafana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bafana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Richardson.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Richardson coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bafana.
A punch combination from Richardson misses.
Richardson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Richardson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bafana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richardson.
Nice sprawl there from Richardson as Bafana shoots in.
Richardson lands a with a good body shot.
Richardson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Richardson throws a right hand that Bafana ducks under and follows up with a left that Bafana also avoids with ease.
Henry Bafana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson tries to clinch but Bafana is having none of it.
Richardson clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bafana.
Richardson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bafana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bafana circles away.
Bafana avoids the body shot from Richardson.
Bafana shoots in and drives through. Richardson sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Richardson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Richardson.
Bafana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Bafana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Bafana's cut.
That's time! Bafana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Richardson. No joy for Bafana on that attempt.
Bafana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bafana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bafana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richardson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bafana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bafana shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Bafana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson throws a right hand that Bafana ducks under and follows up with a left that Bafana also avoids with ease.
Blake Richardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Bafana or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson which made him look bad.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.
Richardson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Richardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richardson throws a head kick but Bafana moves out of range.
Bafana shoots in but Richardson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richardson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardson lands a body shot.
Bafana fails to land the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Richardson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bafana, pushing him back against the cage.
Richardson prevents the takedown attempt.
Richardson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bafana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richardson lands with a light punch inside.
Richardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bafana can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson lands a damaging elbow.
Richardson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bafana keeps the fight on the outside.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bafana has a takedown stuffed.
Richardson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bafana shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Bafana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bafana ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Bafana shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Bafana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Richardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bafana circles away.
Richardson with a nice cross.
Richardson throws a series of strikes that have Bafana backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Bafana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bafana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bafana circles away quickly and effectively.
Bafana shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice combination there by Richardson.
Henry Bafana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bafana moves forwards but Richardson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Richardson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bafana tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richardson cracks Bafana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richardson closes the distance and pushes Bafana back into the cage.
Richardson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bafana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bafana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson misses with the combination.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bafana misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bafana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Bafana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Richardson misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bafana avoids the head kick by Richardson.
Bafana misses with a takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bafana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Bafana keeps it at a distance.
Bafana misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a series of strikes. Bafana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henry Bafana's cut is getting worse.
Richardson stuffs the takedown.
Richardson looks to land a combination. Bafana sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bafana fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Richardson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Bafana has him pressed against the cage.
Richardson has Bafana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bafana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bafana prevents Richardson from breaking the clinch.
Bafana has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Richardson regains guard immediately.
Bafana slips nicely into half guard.
Bafana drops an elbow to the side of Richardson's head.
Bafana is looking for a kimura here.
Richardson pushes Bafana off looking to stand but Bafana dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bafana is working away from the top position though.
Bafana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richardson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Richardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bafana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bafana wants to pass to mount but Richardson is defending the position.
Richardson tries to kick Bafana off but Bafana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Bafana moves out of range easily.
Richardson looks for the body kick but Bafana saw that one coming.
Henry Bafana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Bafana keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richardson 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 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... Blake Richardson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Cranzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cranzinski has chosen Aenima as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rory Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Cranzinski!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cranzinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cranzinski wants to clinch.
Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Cranzinski.
Gallagher clinches.
Gallagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.
Gallagher tries to break the clinch but Cranzinski is controlling the position.
Gallagher is looking to break free of the clinch but Cranzinski has double underhooks.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cranzinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher tries to break the clinch but Cranzinski is controlling the position.
Gallagher is trying to break free.
Cranzinski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cranzinski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gallagher is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher can't break the clinch.
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Gallagher as Cranzinski shoots in.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Gallagher misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cranzinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cranzinski wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Cranzinski avoids them all with ease.
Cranzinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cranzinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranzinski moves in looking to clinch but Gallagher pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cranzinski.
Cranzinski avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
Cranzinski is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Cranzinski is looking to clinch.
Cranzinski tries for a takedown but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rory Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cranzinski.
Cranzinski closes the distance and pushes Gallagher back into the cage.
Cranzinski wants a takedown.
Cranzinski prevents Gallagher from breaking the clinch.
Cranzinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Cranzinski keeps control of Gallagher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cranzinski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gallagher smiles and moves away.
Gallagher tries to clinch up.
Gallagher forces Cranzinski back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Cranzinski.
Gallagher tries to break the clinch but Cranzinski is controlling the position.
Cranzinski trying to land knees to the body.
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranzinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Cranzinski clinches with his opponent.
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gallagher is looking to break free of the clinch but Cranzinski has double underhooks.
Gallagher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gallagher wants to get back to striking at distance but Cranzinski won't allow it.
Cranzinski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gallagher can't fight it off and eventually Cranzinski manages to take the fight to the floor. Gallagher looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cranzinski 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.
Cranzinski looks gassed!
Gallagher is looking to stand up but Cranzinski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranzinski 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.
Cranzinski won't allow Gallagher to get back to his feet.
Cranzinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gallagher wants to stand and escape but Cranzinski is having none of it.
Gallagher trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gallagher misses with a kick to the body.
Gallagher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rory Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranzinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cranzinski wants to clinch up but Gallagher keeps it at a distance.
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.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Cranzinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gallagher rushes Cranzinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rory Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallagher has managed to clinch.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cranzinski is working for takedown but Gallagher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gallagher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cranzinski has him pressed against the cage.
Gallagher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cranzinski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cranzinski misses with a knee to the head.
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallagher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallagher wants to clinch.
Gallagher wants to clinch but Cranzinski slips to the side
and Cranzinski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cranzinski is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gallagher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gallagher pushes Cranzinski off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Cranzinski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cranzinski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallagher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rory Gallagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranzinski fails to land the takedown.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cranzinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallagher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallagher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cranzinski counters with a series of strikes. Gallagher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Cranzinski.
Cranzinski avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher keeps the fight on the outside.
Gallagher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cranzinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cranzinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cranzinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Gallagher misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher stuffs the takedown.
Rory Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cranzinski.
Cranzinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gallagher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cranzinski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gallagher is looking to escape.
Gallagher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cranzinski.
Gallagher is looking to escape.
Cranzinski wants to pass to mount but Gallagher is defending the position.
Gallagher is trying to stand back up but Cranzinski is controlling him
Gallagher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cranzinski.
Cranzinski wants to control but Gallagher is keeping him busy.
Gallagher tries to kick Cranzinski off but Cranzinski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallagher tries to clinch up
and Cranzinski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranzinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cranzinski wants a takedown.
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallagher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cranzinski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cranzinski.
Cranzinski stops Gallagher from standing up.
Cranzinski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gallagher tries to escape but Cranzinski is in control.
Cranzinski decides to stand back up. Cranzinski steps back and let's Gallagher get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranzinski moves into the clinch.
Gallagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cranzinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallagher throws a head kick but Cranzinski moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cranzinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gallagher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cranzinski has managed to clinch.
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher misses with a two punch combination.
Cranzinski is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Cranzinski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallagher sprawls well initially but Cranzinski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cranzinski stands up from half guard.
Gallagher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cranzinski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cranzinski.
Cranzinski jumps guard but Gallagher stands there with Cranzinski around his waist. Cranzinski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gallagher can't break the clinch.
Gallagher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gallagher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cranzinski has him pressed against the cage.
Cranzinski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Cranzinski is blocking nicely.
Gallagher taking a breather.
Cranzinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gallagher prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranzinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cranzinski is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage.
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Cranzinski with that takedown attempt.
Gallagher moves into range and clinches up with Cranzinski.
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallagher tries to clinch up
and Cranzinski counters by clinching up.
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranzinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gallagher, pushing him back against the cage.
Gallagher wants to break free but Cranzinski has control.
Gallagher can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cranzinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher swinging wilding here.
Cranzinski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cranzinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cranzinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gallagher clinches up against the cage.
Gallagher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallagher.
Cranzinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
Cranzinski wants to clinch.
Cranzinski is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallagher throws a one two combo.
Gallagher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cranzinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cranzinski stalling the fight.
Gallagher can't break the clinch.
Cranzinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallagher closes the distance but Cranzinski moves to the side
and Cranzinski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cranzinski darts in and clinches Gallagher up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallagher is looking to break free of the clinch but Cranzinski has double underhooks.
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranzinski feints and as Gallagher raises his hands in defense, Cranzinski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cranzinski drops back looking for a leg! Gallagher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallagher manages to kick Cranzinski off! Cranzinski jumps back into Gallagher's guard.
Cranzinski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet but Cranzinski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gallagher keeping full guard, as Cranzinski tries to pass.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet but Cranzinski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rory Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Cranzinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gallagher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cranzinski, pushing him back against the cage.
Gallagher has had enough of the clinch but Cranzinski keeps him there for the moment.
Cranzinski'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.
Cranzinski wants to stall.
Gallagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Gallagher closes the distance but Cranzinski moves to the side
and Cranzinski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gallagher's guard now.
Gallagher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranzinski slips nicely into half guard.
Cranzinski trying to pass the guard but Gallagher defending well.
Gallagher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cranzinski is nestled in close to Gallagher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steve Cranzinski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cranzinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallagher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gallagher kicks off Cranzinski and gets to his feet.
Gallagher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cranzinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Cranzinski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gallagher sneaks out the side door and pushes Cranzinski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Steve Cranzinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cranzinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gallagher is trying to break free.
Cranzinski tries a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks it.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Cranzinski is blocking nicely.
Gallagher avoiding damage as Cranzinski throws knees to the body.
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranzinski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gallagher backs up against the cage.
Cranzinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cranzinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cranzinski wants to clinch up but Gallagher keeps it at a distance.
Gallagher throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cranzinski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gallagher.
Gallagher can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cranzinski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cranzinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cranzinski 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cranzinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dung Pee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Zoo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dung Pee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dung Pee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Young!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Pee is breathing heavily.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Young cracks the inside of Pee's front leg.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pee backs up against the cage.
It looks like Dung Pee has been cut.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pee was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young misses with a leg kick.
Pee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young feints a jab and as Pee dips his head, Young unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Pee right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Pee falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Young smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jake Young!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Bone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Haiki Masatupo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Bone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masatupo stuffs the takedown.
Masatupo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bone has a takedown stuffed.
Haiki Masatupo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Bone.
Masatupo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bone circles away.
Masatupo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bone slips a jab and a cross from Masatupo.
Bone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masatupo is out of range.
Masatupo tries to clinch but Bone is having none of it.
Masatupo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bone circles away.
Masatupo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masatupo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masatupo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masatupo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masatupo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bone takes one on the button.
Masatupo tries to clinch but Bone moves out of range.
Haiki Masatupo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masatupo tries to clinch there but Bone circles away.
Masatupo moves in looking to clinch but Bone pushes him off.
Masatupo tries to clinch but Bone is having none of it.
Bone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masatupo pinned against the cage. Masatupo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masatupo tries to clinch but Bone is having none of it.
Masatupo wants to clinch up but Bone keeps it at a distance.
Masatupo tries to clinch there but Bone circles away.
Bone keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masatupo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masatupo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bone circles away.
Masatupo tries to clinch up but Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
Bone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masatupo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masatupo.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masatupo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Masatupo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bone's face.
Bone looks gassed!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masatupo breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masatupo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masatupo tries to clinch but Bone is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masatupo is looking to clinch.
Masatupo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bone swats away the attempt to clinch by Masatupo.
Bone throws a series of punches but Masatupo avoids them all with ease.
Haiki Masatupo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masatupo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bone.
Bone keeps the fight on the outside.
Masatupo tries to clinch there but Bone circles away.
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.
Masatupo drops Bone with a beautiful combination! Bone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Masatupo is looking for the KO!
Bone is rocked!
It looks like Jacob Bone has been cut.
Bone is trying desperately to land a takedown but Masatupo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bone.
Masatupo wants to clinch.
Bone walks straight into a right hand from Masatupo - that's dropped him! Masatupo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bone from any more punishment! Bone complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haiki Masatupo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luca Lindholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pili pangi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindholm kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is To Them These Streets Belong by Rise Against. pili pangi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luca Lindholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, pili pangi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindholm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
pangi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
pangi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
pangi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lindholm misses with a head kick.
Lindholm misses with a takedown
and pangi counters with a takedown into side control.
pangi tries for a kimura but Lindholm is defending well.
Lindholm tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
pangi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lindholm pushes pangi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, pangi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
pangi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lindholm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for pangi on the ground.
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!
Lindholm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but pangi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pangi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
pangi has an Americana. Lindholm didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! pangi is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if pangi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). pili pangi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trace Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liibor Prohaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone. Prohaska has chosen I gotta feeling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trace Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liibor Prohaska!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley throws a shot from downtown. Prohaska moves away and avoids it.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prohaska manages to avoid it.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prohaska.
Prohaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bradley throws a hook but Prohaska avoids it easily.
A jab from Bradley misses.
Bradley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bradley throws a jab when Prohaska was well out of range.
Prohaska blocks a jab.
Bradley connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bradley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Prohaska looks gassed!
Nice shot by Bradley.
Bradley catches Prohaska with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bradley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Liibor Prohaska has been cut.
Prohaska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bradley closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Prohaska! Bradley dives in looking to finish! Prohaska is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trace Bradley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Pomfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Molear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Pomfrey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jay Molear's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Pomfrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Molear!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pomfrey.
Molear misses with a hook to the body
and Pomfrey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Molear wants to get back to his feet.
Pomfrey seems to be working for a kimura but Molear defends the submission attempt.
Molear is trying to stand up here but Pomfrey is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pomfrey wants to free his trapped foot but Molear is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pomfrey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pomfrey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Molear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomfrey prevents Molear from standing back up.
Pomfrey trying to control the action but Molear is working from the bottom.
Pomfrey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Molear sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Molear tries to kick Pomfrey off but Pomfrey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pomfrey decides to stand and escape the position.
Molear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pomfrey counters with a straight right hand.
Molear throws a lazy right hand but Pomfrey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molear swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pomfrey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Molear's guard now.
Pomfrey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pomfrey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Molear wants to stand up but Pomfrey is controlling him.
Molear looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pomfrey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pomfrey stops Molear from standing up.
Molear can't keep his opponent in guard - Pomfrey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pomfrey is keen to just control but Molear is a slippery customer.
Pomfrey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pomfrey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Molear doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pomfrey.
Pomfrey wants to take a breather but Molear is having none of it.
Pomfrey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Molear defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molear pushes Pomfrey off looking to stand but Pomfrey dives back in and keeps control.
Pomfrey is trying to work for a kimura but Molear is defending well.
Molear is looking to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Molear misses with a double jab
and Pomfrey moves into the clinch.
Pomfrey tightens his grip and picks Molear up, before dumping him to the ground. Molear manages to land in guard.
Molear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pomfrey is controlling him.
Pomfrey tries to free his leg and advance position but Molear is retaining full guard.
Molear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pomfrey is controlling him.
Pomfrey working some strikes from top position.
Pomfrey 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molear kicks Pomfrey off and gets to his feet.
Molear looks to land a right hand but Pomfrey moved out of range.
Pomfrey lands a with a good body shot.
Jay Molear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Molear misses.
Nice body punch from Pomfrey.
Pomfrey clinches with his opponent.
Pomfrey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Molear regains guard.
Molear is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pomfrey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molear gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Molear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Pomfrey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pomfrey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pomfrey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Molear gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Molear wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Molear wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pomfrey wants a takedown but no success here.
Pomfrey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molear fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Pomfrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pomfrey ducks under a wild hook from Molear.
Molear misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molear looks to land a body kick but Pomfrey moved away.
Molear throws a series of punches but Pomfrey avoids them all with ease.
Molear swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pomfrey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pomfrey feints and as Molear raises his hands in defense, Pomfrey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pomfrey is controlling him.
Pomfrey slips nicely into half guard.
Pomfrey stops Molear from getting back to his feet.
Pomfrey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Molear sees it coming and defends easily.
Pomfrey is working for a submission of some sort.
Pomfrey wants to work for an arm triangle but Molear is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pomfrey is looking to take a break and control but Molear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pomfrey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pomfrey is working for a submission of some sort.
Pomfrey prevents Molear from standing back up.
Pomfrey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pomfrey works his way into full mount!
Pomfrey throwing strikes here but Molear is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pomfrey has control of Molear's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Molear regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Molear wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Molear defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pomfrey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molear somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Molear misses with a kick to the body
and Pomfrey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Molear is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pomfrey.
Pomfrey connects with a single shot there.
Molear darts in trying to clinch
and Pomfrey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pomfrey.
Pomfrey lands a couple of elbows.
Pomfrey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Pomfrey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Molear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pomfrey counters by clinching up.
Molear is looking to break free of the clinch but Pomfrey has double underhooks.
Molear can't break the clinch.
Molear is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pomfrey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Molear to the mat. Molear regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Molear utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pomfrey 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.
Pomfrey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pomfrey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pomfrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Molear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pomfrey is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pomfrey wants to control from the top but Molear keeps moving.
Molear wants to stand and escape but Pomfrey is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomfrey drops back looking for a leg! Molear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molear manages to kick Pomfrey off! Pomfrey jumps back into Molear's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pomfrey has a takedown stuffed.
Molear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pomfrey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Molear's guard.
Pomfrey 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.
Pomfrey stops Molear from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix Pomfrey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pomfrey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pomfrey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Molear is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pomfrey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Molear stops Pomfrey from passing to mount.
Pomfrey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pomfrey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Molear has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pomfrey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pomfrey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Molear is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pomfrey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pomfrey scores with a takedown into Molear's guard.
Molear has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pomfrey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pomfrey circles away quickly and effectively.
Molear pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pomfrey connects with a right hand. Molear shakes it off.
Molear scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pomfrey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Molear, pushing him back against the cage.
Pomfrey fails to pull guard.
Pomfrey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pomfrey manages to end up in side control.
Pomfrey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Molear is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pomfrey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Pomfrey clearly takes 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.
Molear misses with an uppercut. Pomfrey saw that one coming.
Molear wants to clinch but Pomfrey slips to the side
and Pomfrey counters by clinching up.
Pomfrey is trying to drag Molear to the mat but Molear just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pomfrey is working for takedown but Molear is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pomfrey has Molear pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Molear manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Pomfrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molear wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Molear manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Molear misses its intended target.
Molear misses with a combination
and Pomfrey counters by moving into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pomfrey looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molear manages to break the clinch.
Molear swings away with a body shot that misses
so Pomfrey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pomfrey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Molear looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Molear looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Molear!
Molear working away.
Molear stands up.
Molear throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pomfrey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pomfrey stands up out of the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pomfrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molear.
Molear throws a combination that misses
and Pomfrey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molear throws a jab but it's blocked by Pomfrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molear throws a big shot that misses.
Pomfrey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pomfrey lands in his opponent's guard.
Molear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pomfrey is controlling him.
Pomfrey has gone for a leg lock! Molear slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pomfrey's guard.
Molear stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jay Molear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molear misses with a double jab
and Pomfrey counters by clinching up.
Pomfrey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pomfrey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molear.
Molear misses with an uppercut.
Pomfrey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pomfrey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Molear, who protects the arm well.
Pomfrey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pomfrey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pomfrey prevents Molear from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pomfrey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Molear, who protects the arm well.
Molear pushes Pomfrey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pomfrey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pomfrey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pomfrey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Molear throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molear misses with a combination
and Pomfrey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Pomfrey had his way with Jay Molear in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pomfrey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pomfrey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Molear to see if he's OK.
Pomfrey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pomfrey postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Molear wants to get back to his feet.
Pomfrey trying to control the position but Molear is working away.
Molear wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Pomfrey is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Molear looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pomfrey gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Molear is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pomfrey lets go of the hold and Molear can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix Pomfrey!
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