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EFC 6 - Respect PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Gryzbowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Gryzbowski!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryzbowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown. Gryzbowski tries to sprawl out of it but Hill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gryzbowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gryzbowski misses with a looping right.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gryzbowski as he jumps to the side.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill tries to clinch but Gryzbowski moves out of range.
Hill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gryzbowski but Gryzbowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gryzbowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill darts in and clinches Gryzbowski up against the cage.
Hill pulls guard.
Hill working for a triangle but Gryzbowski defends it easily.
Gryzbowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hill looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gryzbowski has picked Hill up and slammed him! Hill can't keep hold of the triangle and Gryzbowski manages to pass to side control!
Hill is breathing heavily.
Gryzbowski tries to stand but Hill is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gryzbowski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hill works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gryzbowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryzbowski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hill.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
Hill wants to control but Gryzbowski passes into side.
Gryzbowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Hill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Hill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gryzbowski is trying to control but can't.
Gryzbowski is not content to let Hill control the position.
Gryzbowski is trying to stand back up but Hill is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gryzbowski is not content to let Hill control the position.
Gryzbowski tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Gryzbowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hill tries to clinch but Gryzbowski moves out of range.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gryzbowski as he avoids it easily.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gryzbowski's head.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Gryzbowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Gryzbowski as Hill shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gryzbowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gryzbowski lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Gryzbowski.
Gryzbowski tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alan Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gryzbowski.
Hill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Gryzbowski coming out on top.
Gryzbowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gryzbowski lands a jab to Hill's midsection.
Nice jab there from Gryzbowski.
Gryzbowski thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alan Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Gryzbowski.
Gryzbowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Gryzbowski does no damage.
Gryzbowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Gryzbowski. That snapped Hill's head back.
Gryzbowski cracks the inside of Hill's front leg.
Gryzbowski lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming.
Gryzbowski stalks Hill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hill's face. Hill staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice shot lands for Gryzbowski.
Gryzbowski lands with an overhand left.
Gryzbowski throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Gryzbowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hill doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Gryzbowski.
Gryzbowski digs a good hook to Hill's body.
Nice body kick there by Gryzbowski.
Gryzbowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hill's calf.
Jan Gryzbowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gryzbowski cracks Hill with a good jab.
Gryzbowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Gryzbowski.
Gryzbowski lands with a shot to the body.
Gryzbowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gryzbowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gryzbowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gryzbowski lands with a nice body punch.
Hill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gryzbowski tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gryzbowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Gryzbowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gryzbowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gryzbowski, as that shot connected.
Gryzbowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Gryzbowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gryzbowski with a nice cross.
Nice sprawl there from Gryzbowski as Hill shoots in.
Hill shoots in for a double leg but Gryzbowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hill misses with a double jab
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jan Gryzbowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill with a poor takedown
and Gryzbowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gryzbowski is looking to slow Hill down with leg kicks.
Gryzbowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gryzbowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gryzbowski lands an overhand right.
Gryzbowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gryzbowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot lands for Gryzbowski.
Hill throws a head kick that misses
and Gryzbowski counters with a three punch combo that has Hill backing up. Hill nods at Gryzbowski to acknowledge the strikes.
A left lands for Gryzbowski.
Hill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gryzbowski. Gryzbowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gryzbowski throws a series of strikes that have Hill backpedaling.
Gryzbowski with a jab.
Gryzbowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gryzbowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gryzbowski throws a one two combo.
Nice shot by Gryzbowski.
Hill is rocked!
Gryzbowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gryzbowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hill seems to have got his legs back now.
Gryzbowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hill. Hill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gryzbowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Gryzbowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gryzbowski throws a good cross that connects.
Gryzbowski stuns Hill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gryzbowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryzbowski thuds a left hand into Hill's body.
Hill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gryzbowski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gryzbowski lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gryzbowski.
Jan Gryzbowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hill tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gryzbowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gryzbowski throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Gryzbowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gryzbowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hill. Hill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gryzbowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gryzbowski jabs Hill right on the nose. Hill blinks but takes it well.
Hill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gryzbowski lands with a nice body punch.
Hill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gryzbowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Gryzbowski misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gryzbowski thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Gryzbowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gryzbowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Gryzbowski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Drover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obi Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Drover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obi Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drover tries to avoid it but Kenobi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drover to the ground. Drover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenobi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drover lands a jab to Kenobi's midsection.
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drover looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenobi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drover but Drover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drover misses with a double jab.
Drover pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drover throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drover counters with a series of strikes. Kenobi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kenobi has his takedown stuffed
and Drover makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kenobi really felt that one!
Adam Drover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obi Kenobi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenobi is rocked!
It looks like Obi Kenobi has been cut.
Kenobi looks gassed!
Drover tries to clinch up
and Kenobi counters by moving into the clinch.
Kenobi fails to pull guard.
Drover breaks the clinch.
Drover catches Kenobi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kenobi to the canvas!
Kenobi is still in real trouble! Can Drover finish him?
Drover gets to his feet. Kenobi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drover moves into range and clinches up with Kenobi.
Drover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drover is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kenobi hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Drover!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between martin eastmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Hutchins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that martin eastmann has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily martin eastmann seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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, martin eastmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monroe Hutchins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
eastmann fails with the takedown.
eastmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hutchins is fending him off so far but eastmann persists. Nope, Hutchins circles away and we're back to standing.
eastmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hutchins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hutchins works eastmann's body with a nice hook.
Hutchins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
eastmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
eastmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hutchins is looking to clinch.
Hutchins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hutchins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hutchins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hutchins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hutchins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but eastmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Hutchins clinches up against the cage.
Hutchins is trying to break the clinch but eastmann has him pressed against the cage.
eastmann lands a takedown into guard.
Hutchins throws a couple of heel strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutchins is striking but eastmann is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
eastmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hutchins is just riding it out for now. eastmann eventually gives up the hold.
Hutchins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of eastmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take eastmann's back!
Hutchins lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
eastmann rolls, trying to escape but Hutchins keeps control of the position.
Hutchins punishes eastmann with strikes from the back mount.
eastmann covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on eastmann's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
eastmann is breathing heavily.
Hutchins scores with punches to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at eastmann as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hutchins!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchins lands strikes to the head.
Hutchins wants to control but eastmann is keeping busy.
Hutchins lands shots from the back.
Hutchins scores with punches from the back.
eastmann is taking damage to the body and head.
Hutchins lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hutchins.
Hutchins lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
eastmann covers up after that shot from Hutchins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
eastmann is covering up but some of the strikes from Hutchins are getting through and doing damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hutchins. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hutchins.
Hutchins is working the ground and pound. Can eastmann escape?
Hutchins lands a shot to the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hutchins. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hutchins lands a shot to the head.
Hutchins lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns eastmann.
Hutchins lands punches and elbows.
Hutchins throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting eastmann!
Hutchins connects with a big shot to the side of eastmann's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchins is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hutchins gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hutchins gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hutchins apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hutchins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hutchins lands a jab-cross combination.
Hutchins scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Hutchins.
Hutchins moves into the clinch.
A short left from Hutchins.
Hutchins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hutchins's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hutchins duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hutchins looks to land a combination. eastmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hutchins instigates a clinch.
Hutchins wants to get back to striking at distance but eastmann won't allow it.
Hutchins can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
eastmann keeps control of Hutchins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hutchins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hutchins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hutchins drives through and clinches with eastmann against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Hutchins dominated that round.
That's time! eastmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
eastmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe Hutchins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for eastmann with that takedown attempt.
Hutchins tries to clinch but eastmann moves out of range.
Hutchins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
eastmann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
eastmann shoots in and drives through. Hutchins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for martin eastmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchins clobbers eastmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hutchins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
martin eastmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
eastmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hutchins is fending him off so far but eastmann persists. Nope, Hutchins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hutchins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hutchins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hutchins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
eastmann prevents Hutchins from breaking the clinch.
eastmann keeps control of Hutchins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hutchins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as eastmann backs up against the cage.
Hutchins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hutchins looks to land a combination. eastmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hutchins scores with a decent looking hook.
eastmann is rocked!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hutchins!
Oh eastmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hutchins has managed to clinch.
Hutchins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
eastmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Hutchins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hutchins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monroe Hutchins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hutchins forces eastmann back against the cage and clinches.
Hutchins lands a hook that snaps the head of eastmann backwards.
Hutchins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hutchins can't break the clinch.
A short right from Hutchins on the inside.
Hutchins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hutchins wants the takedown. eastmann is fighting it off but Hutchins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in eastmann's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
eastmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hutchins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hutchins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hutchins tries to stand but eastmann is controlling from the bottom.
Hutchins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hutchins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hutchins gets to his feet - eastmann follows without any prompting.
Hutchins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hutchins rushes eastmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hutchins scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchins wants to get back to striking at distance but eastmann won't allow it.
Hutchins is trying to break the clinch but eastmann has him pressed against the cage.
Hutchins wants to get back to striking at distance but eastmann won't allow it.
Hutchins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Hutchins.
Hutchins drives through and clinches with eastmann against the cage.
Hutchins stops a takedown attempt from eastmann.
Hutchins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hutchins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hutchins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hutchins.
Hutchins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent eastmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hutchins works over eastmann's head and body with a nice combination.
Hutchins stalks eastmann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into eastmann's face. eastmann staggers backwards, shaken.
Hutchins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down eastmann rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hutchins.
Hutchins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hutchins works over eastmann's head and body with a nice combination.
Hutchins clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hutchins.
eastmann takes a shot to the head.
Hutchins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but eastmann has him pressed against the cage.
eastmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hutchins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
eastmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutchins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hutchins.
Hutchins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as eastmann backs up against the cage.
eastmann dodges the punch combination from Hutchins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hutchins scores with a one two! eastmann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
eastmann shoots in for a takedown but Hutchins shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Hutchins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hutchins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hutchins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Hutchins.
Danga de danga de dang - Hutchins scores with a four punch combination!
Hutchins throws a combination that misses
and eastmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hutchins's guard.
Hutchins pushes eastmann off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hutchins tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hutchins!
eastmann slips a jab and a cross from Hutchins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
eastmann thuds a left hand into Hutchins's body.
Hutchins is working the combinations to good effect here.
eastmann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hutchins but Hutchins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hutchins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hutchins throws a combination. eastmann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hutchins does no damage.
A punch lands to the side of eastmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
eastmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hutchins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hutchins throws a series of punches but eastmann avoids them all with ease.
Hutchins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
eastmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hutchins!
eastmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
eastmann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
eastmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hutchins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as eastmann backs up against the cage.
Hutchins lands a two punch combo.
Monroe Hutchins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hutchins fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
eastmann is looking to clinch but Hutchins is avoiding it.
Hutchins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with eastmann, pushing him back against the cage.
eastmann breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hutchins.
eastmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
eastmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
eastmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Hutchins misses.
Hutchins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before eastmann has time to react.
Hutchins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hutchins.
Hutchins tries to clinch but eastmann is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
eastmann shoots for a takedown but Hutchins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hutchins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hutchins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hutchins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by eastmann.
eastmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Hutchins circles away.
Hutchins looks to land a combination. eastmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A right-left combo lands from Hutchins.
Hutchins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hutchins doesn't manage to clinch there - eastmann circles away.
Hutchins lands a really nice looking cross but eastmann seems unphased.
Hutchins moves into range and clinches up with eastmann.
Hutchins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hutchins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hutchins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
eastmann misses with a double jab
and Hutchins counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchins lands a jab-cross combination.
Hutchins stuffs the takedown attempt from eastmann. eastmann gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for martin eastmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
eastmann tries to clinch up
enabling Hutchins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchins scores with a three punch combo!
Hutchins tries to clinch there but eastmann circles away.
Hutchins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches eastmann on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Hutchins.
Hutchins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
eastmann shoots for a takedown but Hutchins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hutchins tries to clinch but eastmann moves out of range.
Hutchins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as eastmann backs up against the cage.
martin eastmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe Hutchins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hutchins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Hutchins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hutchins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Hutchins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorge Beltran!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beltran tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beltran to the ground. Beltran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beltran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beltran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beltran trying to control here.
Davis slips a nice elbow through Beltran's hands, connecting with Beltran's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis thows a huge punch but Beltran dodges it nicely.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beltran defends it well.
Davis throwing shots but Beltran is blocking nicely.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis thows a huge punch but Beltran dodges it nicely.
Beltran taking some punishment here, with Davis in his half guard.
Davis winds up and cracks Beltran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
Davis 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.
Beltran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
Beltran is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Davis is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Beltran has his hands clasped together around Davis's back. He's all about the action.
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beltran with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.
Beltran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beltran swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis wants to clinch.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Davis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davis wants to clinch.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Davis.
Davis rushes Beltran with punches - Beltran moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Beltran goes down! Davis follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Davis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jami Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jami Noble!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Noble shows good takedown defense.
Noble throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Noble sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.
Ramirez gets a takedown into half guard.
Noble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Noble is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Noble trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez prevents Noble from improving his position.
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Noble is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noble is looking to clinch.
Noble looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Noble tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramirez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramirez there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Hector Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Noble.
Noble is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble is looking to clinch.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Noble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noble clobbers Ramirez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noble misses with a two punch combination.
Noble tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
A jab from Noble does it's job there.
Noble lands a big shot that drops Ramirez! Can he finish him?
Ramirez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez is trying to keep Noble in close.
Noble lands a couple of digs.
Noble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noble.
Noble wants to get up but he can't break Ramirez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Noble trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Noble working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noble controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Noble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Ramirez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Noble doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Noble is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Noble.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Noble moved out of range.
Noble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noble is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noble moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Noble tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ramirez - he's out on his feet here! Noble follows up with another monster hook that separates Ramirez from consciousness! Ramirez falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Noble stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jami Noble!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Story could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darren Cole's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julius Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darren Cole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Story thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Story lands a jab to the head.
Story circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Story as he jumps to the side.
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cole showed some decent athleticism there.
Story knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cole on the ground.
Cole is looking for a kimura but Story is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cole to get the leverage.
Story avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cole.
Cole is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Story has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cole is keen to just control but Story is a slippery customer.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is trying to work for a kimura but Story is defending well.
Cole 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.
Cole looks gassed!
Story is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Story avoid being mounted?
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Story connects with the punch.
Story cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Story works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole shoots in but Story avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cole tries to move into range but Story moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cole closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Story wants to control but Cole postures up.
Story on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Story tries to get out of the position.
Cole decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cole is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Story throws a shot to the body.
Story misses with the combination.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Story uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Story lands a jab to the nose.
Story scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Story is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cole moves forwards but Story connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Story cracks Cole with an open hand slap.
Story scores with a one two! Cole had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Story.
Cole looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Story working a defensive guard here.
Cole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole wants to stand but Story has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Story dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Story getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cole shoots in but Story avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darren Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Story connects with a jab.
Story with a hook.
Cole is looking to clinch but Story is avoiding it.
Cole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Story circles away.
Cole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Story swivels and escapes.
Julius Story has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Cole.
Story connects with the punch.
Darren Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Story scores with a jab to the head.
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cole is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
Story throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cole on the side of the head.
Story scores with a hook.
Julius Story is winning the standup battle so far.
Story throws a one two combo.
Story getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Story swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cole.
Nice shot lands for Story.
Story is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cole fails with the takedown.
Story cracks Cole with a good jab.
Story connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Story connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Good shot there by Story.
Story scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Julius Story is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Story.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Story lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Story throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cole on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Story.
Story lands the left hand.
Cole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Story.
Story works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Story's corner calls for a 1-2. Story obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Story scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Story scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Story.
A left lands for Story.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Story. That snapped Cole's head back.
Story misses with the combination.
Cole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with Story, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes Story against the cage but Story circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Story connects with a right hand. Cole shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for Story.
Good exchange - Story coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Story looks to land a combination. Cole sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Story displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Story changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Story lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Story dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The crowd cheers as Story lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Story takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to de liver by Story. Beautiful body shot.
Story lands a lovely overhand right.
Cole is looking to clinch but Story is avoiding it.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Story misses with a two punch combination.
Cole tries to move into range but Story moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Story lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Story lands with a nice body punch.
Cole tries to clinch but Story is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Story to score with a decent uppercut.
Story jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Story lands a jab to the nose.
Story fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cole on the side of the head.
Cole walks into a straight right hand from Story.
Story lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Story coming out on top.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but Story sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Story tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Story is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Story scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cole is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Story getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good standup being displayed there by Story as he connects with a hook.
Cole has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Story moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Story finish him?
Story connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Story.
Story is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Story connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Story.
Story throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Story moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Story.
Story lands a jab to the nose.
Story punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Story - just one landing.
Story lands a body shot.
Cole seems to have recovered his senses.
Story scores with a jab to the head.
Story lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
Julius Story is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cole on the side of the head.
Cole fails with the takedown.
Story stuns Cole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darren Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Story.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Story.
Story fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Story digs a good hook to Cole's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with Story, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes Story against the cage but Story circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Julius Story has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Cole.
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from Story.
Story lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Story showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Story, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Story!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dover has chosen I'm Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch there but Dover circles away.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dover, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dover blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Dover gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Dover shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dover circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Dover pushes him off.
Dover gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dover can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Dover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones tries to stall but Dover uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Dover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Dover wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Dover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dover gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dover wants to sweep but no luck.
Dover throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dover keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Dover has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Dover working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dover keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dover looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dover avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Dover preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dover missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones blocks the strikes from Dover.
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.
Dover is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Dover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Danga de danga de dang - Dover scores with a four punch combination!
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dover to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ben Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Dover counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that 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.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dover takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Dover slips under a jab.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Dover in a clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dover.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jones for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Dover won't allow it.
Dover drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dover looking for a takedown.
Ben Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dover.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dover tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Dover jumps guard but Jones stands there with Dover around his waist. Dover gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Dover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Dover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dover lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones looks to clinch
letting Dover counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dover moves into the clinch.
Dover prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones trying to stall but Dover improves his position.
Dover is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Dover won't allow it.
Dover looking for a takedown.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Dover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dover blocks an elbow strike.
Dover keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dover tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Dover turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Dover creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dover lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Dover in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dover working the ground and pound.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dover misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover 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!
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Dover is out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Dover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Dover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dover postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Dover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dover trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Dover throwing strikes but missing.
Jones looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dover checks the leg kick.
Jones closes the distance but Dover moves to the side
and Dover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Dover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Jones tries to clinch but Dover moves away
and Dover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dover shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is looking to escape.
Dover stalling.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dover scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Dover.
Dover is taking a breather. Jones 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.
Dover is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Dover seems content to control.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dover looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Dover stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones tries to clinch but Dover moves away
and Dover counters by moving into the clinch.
Dover tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Dover is blocking nicely.
Dover tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones trying to stall but Dover improves his position.
Dover wants a takedown but no success here.
Ben Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Dover tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dover is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dover has him pressed against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dover blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Dover has him pressed against the cage.
Dover is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones tries to stall but Dover uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dover tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dover prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Dover is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Dover is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dover is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Dover can't break the clinch.
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.
Dover tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Dover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dover lands a jab to the nose.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones tries to clinch but Dover moves away
and Dover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Dover drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Dover.
Dover is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dover pulls guard effortlessly.
Dover controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Dover is striking off his back. Jones thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dover can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is keen to just control but Dover is a slippery customer.
Dover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Dover controlling the position for now.
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.
Dover wants to get back to full guard.
Dover keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dover smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ben Dover will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dover gets the takedown into side control.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Dover controlling the position from side mount.
Jones stops Dover from passing to mount.
Dover is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Jones pushes Dover away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dover gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Dover scoring with strikes.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dover.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dover wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Dover is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Dover seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dover throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dover lands a few punches from side control.
Dover is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dover is trying to ground and pound but Jones uses the momentary lack of control by Dover to regain half guard.
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.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Dover has control of the leg.
Jones trying to hold on to Dover's head to control him but Dover postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dover lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots and misses
and Dover counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones prevents Dover from breaking the clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Dover jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Dover trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Ben Dover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dover managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover 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.
Dover wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Dover 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.
Ben Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dover trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dover 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dover!
Ben Dover is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Clottey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clottey has chosen Gallows - Abandon Ship as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anton Collins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kingston Clottey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clottey thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins sizes up Clottey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clottey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Clottey catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Anton Collins has been cut.
Collins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Collins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Collins misses with a straight left.
Clottey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clottey.
Clottey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clottey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clottey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Clottey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins cracks Clottey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clottey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clottey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
Anton Collins's cut is getting worse.
Clottey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins shoots in for a double leg but Clottey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clottey lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Collins sprawling to the canvas. Clottey follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Collins hang on?
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Clottey wants to stand up but Collins is controlling the position.
Clottey decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clottey misses with a series of wild punches.
Clottey throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins checks a low kick from Clottey.
Kingston Clottey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Clottey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Collins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Collins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clottey is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clottey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clottey sneaks out the side door and pushes Collins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Clottey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Clottey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clottey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clottey throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Clottey really wants to buck Collins off and get back to his feet.
Collins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Clottey turns into him and now he's in Collins's guard.
Collins has a closed guard, preventing Clottey from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clottey uses it to pass to side control.
Clottey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Collins to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Clottey scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clottey wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Clottey throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clottey to the mat! Clottey manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingston Clottey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Collins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clottey misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clottey is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.
Collins wants to work for an arm triangle but Clottey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clottey tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Clottey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Collins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clottey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clottey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clottey is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Collins prevents Clottey from standing back up.
Collins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Collins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clottey has worked his arm free - good work by Clottey!
Collins tries for a kimura but Clottey is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clottey tries to escape but Collins is in control.
Collins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clottey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clottey pushes Collins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Collins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Collins tries for a kimura but Clottey is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clottey wants to get back to his feet but Collins drags him back down.
Collins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clottey, who protects the arm well.
Clottey wants to get back to his feet but Collins drags him back down.
Collins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Collins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clottey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Collins's guard! Nice work there by Clottey!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clottey stacks Collins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clottey!
Clottey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Clottey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins slips under a jab from Clottey.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Clottey ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Collins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Collins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clottey closes the distance and pushes Collins back into the cage.
Clottey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clottey misses with the combination.
Clottey throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clottey misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clottey defends it well.
Clottey is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Clottey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins stops Clottey from getting back to his feet.
Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Clottey is defending well.
Collins stops Clottey from getting back to his feet.
Collins is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clottey rushes Collins and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clottey breaks from the clinch.
Clottey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clottey's guard.
Clottey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
Clottey breaks the clinch.
Clottey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clottey misses the shot to the body.
Clottey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clottey.
Clottey misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clottey looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Kingston Clottey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clottey tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Clottey misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Clottey misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Clottey looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Clottey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Clottey moved out of range.
Collins throws a hook but Clottey avoids it easily.
Clottey works Collins's body with a nice hook.
Collins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clottey has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clottey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clottey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Collins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collins lands in his opponent's guard.
Clottey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Collins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Clottey throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Clottey misses.
Clottey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Kingston Clottey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Collins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Collins'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.
Clottey throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Clottey throws a good cross that connects.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Clottey as Collins shoots in.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins slips under a jab from Clottey.
Clottey looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Clottey moves away and avoids it.
Clottey throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clottey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clottey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheers as Collins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clottey doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Clottey. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Clottey throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clottey misses with an uppercut.
Clottey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston Clottey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clottey wants to clinch but Collins slips to the side
and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
Anton Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clottey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clottey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Collins, into his guard.
Collins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clottey uses it to pass to side control.
Collins is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clottey stands up.
Clottey stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clottey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clottey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clottey moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Clottey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clottey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Clottey tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clottey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clottey looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Clottey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clottey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clottey slips under a jab.
Clottey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Clottey misses the target.
Clottey throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Clottey looks to land a combination. Collins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clottey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clottey stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clottey!
Clottey throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clottey moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clottey misses with a wild body shot.
Collins tries for a takedown but Clottey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clottey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clottey.
Collins tests Clottey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clottey throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingston Clottey dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anton Collins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clottey throws a chopping leg kick but Collins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clottey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clottey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clottey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clottey won't be happy with that.
Clottey is pushing Collins's head away, looking to escape. Collins manages to hold on to the position though.
Collins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clottey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Collins but great work by Clottey.
Collins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clottey off and has taken his back!
Collins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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.
Clottey looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clottey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Clottey wants to get back to his feet.
Clottey is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clottey is defending well though. Collins let's go of the attempt for now.
Collins looking for the choke but no joy.
Clottey is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Collins off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a choke. Clottey gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Clottey manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Clottey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Clottey throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clottey.
Clottey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Clottey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looks for a takedown but Clottey sprawls well.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Clottey.
Clottey throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Clottey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clottey pinned against the cage. Clottey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clottey throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Collins scores with a jab.
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.
Clottey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.
Clottey misses with an uppercut.
Collins moves away from the strike by Clottey.
Clottey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clottey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clottey as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Collins.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Clottey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clottey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clottey lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
A jab from Clottey misses.
Clottey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Collins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Collins!
Anton Collins retains his bantamweight title!
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