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ROF 20 - Bravado PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sumali Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Pryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prasoetram comes to the cage accompanied by The Way I Feel. Wesley Pryce looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sumali Prasoetram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wesley Pryce!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pryce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prasoetram moves into range and clinches up with Pryce.
Prasoetram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pryce is defending well for now.
Prasoetram content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prasoetram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prasoetram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prasoetram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pryce fails with a takedown attempt.
Pryce slips a straight right by Prasoetram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pryce fails to land the takedown.
Prasoetram throws a head kick but Pryce moves out of range.
Pryce dives in and grabs Prasoetram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prasoetram pushes down on Pryce's head and hops out.
Sumali Prasoetram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Pryce.
Pryce looks gassed!
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.
Pryce gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Prasoetram to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Prasoetram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prasoetram stands up from Pryce's guard - Prasoetram perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prasoetram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pryce blocks a head kick by Prasoetram.
Prasoetram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prasoetram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Prasoetram misses with a few strikes there.
Prasoetram throws a head kick but Pryce moves out of range.
Pryce tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Prasoetram counters with a takedown into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumali Prasoetram dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prasoetram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pryce.
Pryce misses with a takedown attempt
and Prasoetram counters with a head kick that wobbles Pryce - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Prasoetram sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumali Prasoetram!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pen Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Guccione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pen Pen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Guccione's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pen Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Guccione!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen takes a swing at Guccione's ribcage but misses.
Guccione showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pen.
Guccione is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Guccione closes the distance and clinches up with Pen, looking for a takedown. Guccione pushes Pen against the cage but Pen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Guccione with that takedown attempt.
Pen Pen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Guccione.
Guccione checks a low kick from Pen.
Jab, jab by Pen - just one landing.
Pen misses with a low kick.
No luck for Guccione with that takedown attempt.
Pen misses with the combination.
Pen misses with a straight left.
Pen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guccione on the side of the head.
Pen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guccione gets a takedown into half guard.
Guccione stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guccione fails with the takedown.
Guccione shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pen sprawls well. Pen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guccione gets slowly back to his feet.
Pen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guccione is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guccione looks gassed!
Pen throws a series of punches but Guccione avoids them all with ease.
Pen misses with the combination.
Pen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pen lands with a right hand.
Pen slaps away a takedown attempt from Guccione, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pen slaps away a takedown attempt from Guccione, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pen thumps Guccione with a low kick.
Pen fails to land with a series of punches.
Guccione dodges the punch combination from Pen.
Pen throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Pen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guccione tries to clinch but Pen moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pen.
Pen Pen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen throws a leg kick which misses Guccione's front leg but catches the back leg as Guccione tries to avoid it.
Pen throws a right and a left that Guccione avoids nicely.
Pen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pen tries to bum rush Guccione with a series of wild strikes but Guccione uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guccione shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pen is looking to stand up but Guccione isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guccione wants to pass the guard but Pen is keeping the position.
Guccione prevents Pen from getting back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pen Pen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guccione chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pen can pounce on him.
Guccione shoots in for a takedown but Pen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guccione takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guccione shoots in and drives through. Pen sprawls well.
Good work by Guccione as he checks the leg kick.
Pen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guccione.
Pen Pen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Guccione.
Pen misses with a double jab.
Pen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guccione was well out of range. Poor timing from Pen.
Guccione showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pen.
Pen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pen misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen looks to score with a jab to the body but Guccione is just out of range.
Pen Pen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pen throws a sloppy head kick and Guccione moves out of range easily.
Pen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guccione showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pen.
Guccione shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pen as he jumps to the side.
Guccione is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guccione manages to avoid it.
Guccione fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guccione blocks a jab.
Pen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pen misses with a wild body shot.
Guccione fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pen sprawls well initially but Guccione persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pen tries to kick Guccione off but Guccione keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Guccione wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guccione is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Pen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen is looking to escape.
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.
Pen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guccione checks a leg kick.
Pen Pen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Pen.
Guccione throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pen's waist but Pen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guccione off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Pen.
Pen misses with a looping left.
Pen thows a body shot but no joy.
Pen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Pen as Guccione shoots in.
Guccione slips a jab from Pen.
Pen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guccione looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pen Pen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pen tries to bum rush Guccione with a series of wild strikes but Guccione uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guccione keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Pen.
Guccione fails with a takedown attempt.
Guccione avoids the head kick by Pen.
Pen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pen throws a combination. Guccione tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pen stuffs the takedown attempt from Guccione. Guccione gets slowly back to his feet.
Pen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guccione showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pen.
Pen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guccione dodges the punch combination from Pen.
Guccione is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pen throws a head kick that misses.
Guccione looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pen!
Pen is squirming around, avoiding Guccione's attempts to control the action.
Pen is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guccione tries to control but Pen wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guccione controlling from mount.
Ivan Guccione has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pen Pen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pen Pen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pen, 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pen Pen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Thain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillan comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You - Queen. Thain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cypress Hill: Insane In The Brain. Pete Dillan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Dillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd Thain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thain.
Dillan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillan lands with an overhand left.
Thain wants to clinch.
Thain avoids the body shot from Dillan.
Thain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pete Dillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillan keeps the fight on the outside.
Dillan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thain.
It looks like Todd Thain has been cut.
Dillan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dillan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thain.
Dillan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thain on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dillan is trying to stand back up but Thain is controlling him
Thain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dillan defending well though.
Dillan is trying to stand back up but Thain is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillan punching from the bottom.
Thain wants to control but Dillan is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dillan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thain circles away quickly and effectively.
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.
Thain feints and as Dillan raises his hands in defense, Thain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillan pushes Thain off and gets back to his feet.
Dillan is breathing heavily.
Dillan misses with a hook. Thain ducked under it nicely.
Dillan misses with a few strikes there.
Thain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillan.
Thain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillan.
Dillan throws a head kick but Thain moves out of range.
Dillan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thain moves away.
Dillan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thain ducks under a wild hook from Dillan.
Thain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillan as he jumps to the side.
Thain slips a straight right by Dillan.
Thain looks for a takedown but Dillan sprawls well.
Pete Dillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Thain.
Dillan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillan looks to land a left hand but Thain moved out of range nicely.
Dillan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thain circles away quickly and effectively.
Thain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thain moves away from the strike by Dillan.
Thain shoots in for a takedown but Dillan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillan swivels and escapes.
Thain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillan throws a body punch but Thain moves out of range.
Thain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillan.
Dillan misses with a series of wild punches.
Thain shoots in for a takedown but Dillan shows good takedown defense.
Thain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillan's waist but Dillan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thain off to one side.
Thain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillan tries to avoid it but Thain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillan to the ground. Dillan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dillan throws a hook but Thain avoids it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Dillan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Thain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dillan pinned against the cage. Dillan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thain is looking to take a break and control but Dillan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dillan has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thain has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dillan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillan keeps working.
Thain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dillan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thain wants to control but Dillan is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Dillan.
A big left from Dillan misses.
Dillan with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dillan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillan works over Thain's head and body with a nice combination.
Thain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dillan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thain.
Pete Dillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thain fails with a takedown attempt.
Pete Dillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Thain.
Dillan misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillan leaves Thain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dillan sprawls well. Dillan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thain gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thain was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillan.
Dillan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thain shoots in for a double leg but Dillan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dillan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thain.
Dillan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thain is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thain working the head and body with strikes.
Thain drops an elbow to the side of Dillan's head.
Dillan wants to get back to his feet.
Thain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thain seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dillan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Todd Thain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruji Quando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Dyrdek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ruji Quando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Dyrdek!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyrdek throws a right hand that Quando ducks under and follows up with a left that Quando also avoids with ease.
Dyrdek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quando but Quando pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quando shoots and misses
and Dyrdek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ruji Quando has been cut.
Quando displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dyrdek.
Quando tries for a takedown but Dyrdek circles away easily
and Dyrdek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Quando's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyrdek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quando is keeping the position for now.
Dyrdek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quando's head.
Dyrdek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quando not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dyrdek postures up in Quando's guard and throws a big left but Quando blocks it.
Dyrdek throwing strikes from guard but Quando blocks nicely.
Quando is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dyrdek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quando's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quando controls Dyrdek momentarily but Dyrdek frees himself.
Dyrdek stopping the sweep attempt from Quando.
Quando could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dyrdek forces his way into half guard.
Dyrdek prevents Quando from improving his position.
Dyrdek throwing shots but Quando is blocking nicely.
Dyrdek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dyrdek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quando is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dyrdek connects with a nice short shot to Quando's temple.
Dyrdek working the head and body with strikes.
Dyrdek working over Quando with some ground and pound. Quando looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dyrdek moves into full mount! Quando won't be happy about that!
Dyrdek scoring with strikes but Quando is staying in there.
Dyrdek looking to finish Quando with some ground and pound. This is bad for Quando!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyrdek landing strikes from the mount and Quando is in trouble!
Ruji Quando's cut is getting worse.
Dyrdek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jeez, Ruji Quando's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ruji Quando's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Dyrdek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pit Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pit Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthieu Benoit!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit throws a series of punches but Lord moves out of range.
Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Lord misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lord there.
It looks like Matthieu Benoit has been cut.
Benoit tries to score with a low kick but Lord moves his leg out of the way.
Lord misses with a hook. Benoit ducked under it nicely.
Benoit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lord doesn't seem bothered though.
Lord is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benoit trying to control but Lord is working from the bottom.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Lord is keeping the position.
Benoit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benoit stands up over Lord, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving.
Benoit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benoit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lord avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Benoit.
Benoit trying to control the action but Lord is working from the bottom.
Benoit with the ground and pound but Lord regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Benoit wants to control but Lord is keeping him busy.
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.
Benoit controlling the pace.
I looks like Benoit might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Benoit throws a strike but Lord avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Benoit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benoit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lord knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benoit on the ground.
Lord avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lord is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Lord misses with a jab to the body
and Benoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Pit Lord has been cut.
Pit Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lord moves out of range of the leg kick from Benoit.
Benoit slips a jab from Lord.
Benoit misses the shot to the body.
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Benoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lord swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benoit counters with a single leg into guard. Lord didn't expect that.
Benoit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benoit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lord keeps working.
Benoit working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Benoit happy to just control the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benoit.
Benoit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Benoit are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Benoit trying to control the action but Lord is working from the bottom.
Benoit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benoit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benoit scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit misses with the ground and pound.
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lord keeps working.
Benoit taking a breather here.
Benoit trying to control the action but Lord is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benoit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit tries to advance to mount but Lord denies him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benoit.
Pit Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord misses with a hook. Benoit ducked under it nicely.
Benoit takes the fight into the clinch.
Benoit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benoit throws a right hand that Lord ducks under and follows up with a left that Lord also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Benoit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benoit.
Lord is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Benoit saw that one coming.
Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lord lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lord waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it.
Lord misses with a hook to the body
and Benoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pit Lord's cut is getting worse.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lord moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lord slips a jab and a cross from Benoit.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Matthieu Benoit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benoit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Benoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Benoit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benoit misses the jab.
Benoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Benoit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benoit takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Benoit rushes Lord and presses him up against the cage.
Benoit breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Lord avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Benoit both land. Nice combination.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Benoit gets a takedown into half guard.
Benoit slows the pace down in half guard.
Lord is in trouble now - Benoit has advanced to mount!
Benoit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benoit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lord is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lord because Benoit loaded up on that one.
Lord holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Benoit tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Benoit throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Benoit goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Lord turns into him and now he's in Benoit's guard.
Benoit is trying to keep Lord in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lord won't allow Benoit to sweep him here.
Benoit trying to keep a closed guard but Lord is proving a slippery customer.
Lord wants to stand but Benoit is controlling his posture from full guard.
Benoit looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit wants to sweep here but Lord controlling him for the moment.
Benoit pulls Lord in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Benoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthieu Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lord misses with a straight left.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benoit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benoit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lord on the side of the head.
Benoit thumps Lord with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Matthieu Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit lands a glancing blow to the side of Lord's head.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Benoit saw that one coming.
Benoit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pit Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pit Lord's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Benoit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lord manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benoit is stalling in the full guard.
Benoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Let's hope that Benoit 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthieu Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benoit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthieu Benoit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden ORielly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aiden ORielly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aiden ORielly!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
ORielly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
ORielly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ORielly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ORielly throwing strikes but missing.
ORielly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
ORielly is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
ORielly thows a big elbow that misses.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ORielly is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
ORielly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
ORielly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller tries to circle away but ORielly has him pinned against the cage.
ORielly lands a body shot.
ORielly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller tries to break free but ORielly pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ORielly.
Good body shot from ORielly.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ORielly.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ORielly.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but ORielly has him pressed against the cage.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
ORielly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
ORielly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but ORielly won't allow it.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from ORielly.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but ORielly keeps him there for the moment.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from ORielly.
ORielly tightens his grip and picks Miller up, before dumping him to the ground. Miller manages to land in guard.
ORielly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
ORielly slips nicely into half guard.
ORielly throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
ORielly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ORielly trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller is trying to stand back up but ORielly is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from ORielly.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ORielly.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ORielly.
Miller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ORielly.
Sammy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ORielly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
ORielly motions for Miller to come forward. ORielly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by ORielly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
ORielly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
ORielly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
ORielly lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
ORielly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
ORielly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ORielly avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ORielly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ORielly on the ground.
ORielly looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller wants to stand back up but ORielly manages to pass into side control.
Miller is looking to work his way out of this bad position but ORielly is controlling him well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden ORielly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ORielly was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller throws a left that rocks ORielly and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Miller dives into side control, looking to finish! Can ORielly regain composure!
ORielly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
ORielly is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ORielly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller wants to stand and escape but instead ORielly has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
ORielly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller is looking to stand up but ORielly isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
ORielly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller is looking to stand up but ORielly isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and ORielly counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by ORielly.
Miller misses with a double jab
and ORielly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ORielly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
ORielly slips under a jab from Miller.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between ORielly's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for ORielly on that attempt.
ORielly is breathing heavily.
ORielly cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Miller thuds his right hand into ORielly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and ORielly counters with a straight right hand.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
ORielly moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sammy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ORielly misses with a low kick.
ORielly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
ORielly looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ORielly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ORielly.
Miller pushes ORielly off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a straight left.
ORielly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller tries to bum rush ORielly with a series of wild strikes but ORielly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ORielly gets a clinch.
ORielly lands a shoulder strike.
Miller tries to break the clinch but ORielly is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ORielly.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
ORielly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
ORielly scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
ORielly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
ORielly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
ORielly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
ORielly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ORielly struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
ORielly misses with a short punch on the inside.
ORielly throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
ORielly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. ORielly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sammy Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden ORielly.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller throws a hook to the side of ORielly's head but ORielly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
ORielly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller misses with a hook.
Sammy Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. ORielly moves away and avoids it.
Miller dodges the punch combination from ORielly.
ORielly cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Miller dominated that second round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ORielly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - ORielly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
ORielly thumps Miller with a low kick.
ORielly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ORielly lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller throws a hook to the side of ORielly's head but ORielly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from ORielly, right into the meat.
ORielly takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ORielly throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and ORielly counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at ORielly to acknowledge the strikes.
ORielly pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, ORielly scores with a nice short uppercut.
ORielly digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to break the clinch but ORielly is controlling the position.
ORielly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller tries to break free but ORielly pushes him back against the cage.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ORielly lands a body shot.
ORielly misses with the head strike.
A short right from ORielly.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but ORielly has the dominant position.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ORielly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ORielly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miller swings for the body but ORielly moves out of range.
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.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
ORielly is looking to clinch.
ORielly looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
ORielly sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
ORielly fails with the takedown.
ORielly fails with the takedown.
Sammy Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden ORielly.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ORielly moves away.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of ORielly's head.
Miller scores with the left hand. ORielly knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller looks to land a combination. ORielly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller scores with a jab. ORielly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
ORielly is rocked!
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
ORielly is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ORielly counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
ORielly seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by ORielly.
Miller looks to land a combination but ORielly avoids it well.
Sammy Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller throws a hook but ORielly blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by ORielly there.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ORielly misses with a wild combination.
Miller stuns ORielly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ORielly misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and ORielly counters with a one-two to the body.
ORielly misses with a low kick.
ORielly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Miller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as ORielly backs up against the cage.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ORielly doesn't seem bothered though.
ORielly slips under a jab from Miller.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. ORielly moves away and avoids it.
ORielly tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
ORielly lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but ORielly has taken the fight into the clinch.
ORielly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but ORielly has double underhooks.
ORielly tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
ORielly has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
ORielly can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
ORielly is working Miller over against the cage.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sammy Miller.
I think Miller 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sammy Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ariyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rafael Villa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Villa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Ariyoshi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ariyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ariyoshi slips a jab from Villa.
Ariyoshi rushes Villa and presses him up against the cage.
Villa tries to stall but Ariyoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ariyoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Villa misses with an uppercut. Ariyoshi saw that one coming.
Villa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Villa throws a nice looking combination but Ariyoshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Villa scores with a jab. Ariyoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Villa thuds his right hand into Ariyoshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Ariyoshi misses with a hook.
Villa looks to land a combination but Ariyoshi avoids it well.
Villa swinging wilding here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ariyoshi.
Villa lands a nice looking body shot.
Ariyoshi looks gassed!
Villa fails to land with a series of punches.
Villa lands a nice shot to the body.
Villa lands with a cross.
Villa throws a body punch but Ariyoshi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Villa.
Villa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Villa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ariyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Villa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Villa throws a nice looking combination but Ariyoshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Villa stuffs the takedown.
Villa works Ariyoshi's body with a nice hook.
Villa cracks Ariyoshi with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Villa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Villa misses with a double jab.
Villa moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Villa and Ariyoshi goes tumbling to the canvas! Villa follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Ariyoshi is rocked!
Villa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ariyoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa wants to stand but Ariyoshi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ariyoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ariyoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Villa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Villa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Villa cracks a nice hook into Ariyoshi's ribs.
Villa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ariyoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Villa.
George Ariyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villa cracks Ariyoshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariyoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Villa sprawls well. He's pushed Ariyoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rafael Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Ariyoshi.
Nice uppercut lands for Villa. That snapped Ariyoshi's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Villa.
Ariyoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Villa finds it's target.
A jab from Villa finds it's way through Ariyoshi's defenses.
Villa drops Ariyoshi with a big left hand and mounts him. Ariyoshi is in big trouble!
Ariyoshi is still in real trouble! Can Villa finish him?
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!
Villa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Villa working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ariyoshi looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Villa! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Villa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between marlo froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Rayner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). froch's entrance music is Can't be touched. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, marlo froch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jethro Rayner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
froch loads up on a big right hand but Rayner slips the punch.
Rayner misses with a body shot.
froch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
froch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rayner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rayner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but froch was well out of range. Poor timing from Rayner.
The fighters circling - froch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rayner slips a jab and a cross from froch.
A swing and a miss from froch.
Rayner slips under a jab.
Rayner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but froch swivels and escapes.
froch missing with a left hand there. Rayner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from froch misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
froch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rayner is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from froch misses the target.
Rayner gets the takedown into side control.
Rayner trying to control the position but froch is working away.
Rayner in side control, throwing shots but froch defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but froch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rayner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, froch has escaped the position, nice work there.
froch wants to get back to his feet.
froch is not content to let Rayner control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rayner swings around for an armbar but froch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rayner's guard.
Rayner is looking for a triangle but froch pushes his legs off easily.
Rayner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rayner keeping moving, preventing froch from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
froch stopping the sweep attempt from Rayner.
froch throws a big right hand that misses.
froch is fighting to break Rayner's control of his arms but Rayner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rayner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. froch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. froch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
froch wanted to stand there but Rayner had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rayner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
froch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rayner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. froch is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rayner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take froch's back instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
froch is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Rayner off. It looks like it's working - Rayner slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! froch displaying calm under pressure there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rayner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rayner misses with a hook. froch ducked under it nicely.
froch misses with a few strikes there.
froch ducks under a wild hook from Rayner.
Rayner misses with a head kick.
Rayner throws a nice looking combination but froch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rayner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from froch.
Rayner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from froch.
froch drops his hands momentarily and Rayner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rayner needs to keep his hands up - froch had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for froch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
marlo froch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
froch misses with an uppercut. Rayner saw that one coming.
froch checks a leg kick.
froch misses with an uppercut. Rayner saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
froch fails to land with a series of punches.
marlo froch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
froch misses with a jab to the body
and Rayner counters with a nice double leg into side control. froch won't be happy with that.
Rayner is looking to take a break and control but froch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rayner throwing strikes but froch manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Rayner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rayner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by froch.
Rayner tries to bench press froch off him but froch keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
froch remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rayner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rayner tries to roll over but froch keeps him under control.
Rayner wants to control but froch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
froch wants to stand up but Rayner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rayner 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.
froch is thwarting Rayner's attempts to control the position.
Rayner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
froch seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
froch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
froch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rayner.
Rayner slips a jab from froch.
Rayner lands with a shot to the body.
froch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rayner counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rayner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rayner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rayner landing shots from mount.
Rayner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� froch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by froch and Rayner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rayner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rayner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rayner 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!
Rayner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from froch.
Rayner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
froch lands a nice shot that snaps Rayner's head back.
froch throws a right and a left that both miss.
froch misses with a few strikes there.
froch thows a left - swing and a miss!
froch misses with a hook. Rayner ducked under it nicely.
froch avoids the body shot from Rayner.
A telegraphed right hand from froch misses the target.
froch misses with a shot to the body
and Rayner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rayner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
froch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rayner ducks under a wild hook from froch.
froch misses with a combination
and Rayner counters with a nice double leg into side control. froch won't be happy with that.
Rayner wants to lay and pray for a moment but froch keeps working.
Rayner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rayner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
froch tries to bench press Rayner off him but Rayner keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. froch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
froch tries to escape but Rayner is in control.
Rayner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by froch, who protects the arm well.
Rayner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
froch regains half guard, as Rayner was trying to land strikes.
Rayner wants to pass the guard but froch is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rayner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rayner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rayner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for froch!
froch blocking the ground and pound.
Jethro Rayner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rayner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, froch has worked his arm free - good work by froch!
Rayner is trying to get an arm triangle but froch is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rayner really dominated that round.
That's time! froch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
froch lands a jab to the head.
froch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
froch misses with a two punch combination.
froch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rayner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by froch.
froch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rayner.
froch looks to land a left hand but Rayner moved out of range nicely.
Rayner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rayner blocks a jab.
froch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rayner.
froch misses with a two punch combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
froch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rayner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
froch thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayner thuds a left hand into froch's body.
Rayner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from froch.
Rayner thows a body shot but no joy.
Rayner slips a jab from froch.
Rayner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around froch's waist but froch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rayner off to one side.
froch misses with a straight left.
froch throws a shot from downtown. Rayner moves away and avoids it.
froch misses with a looping left.
froch throws a jab when Rayner was well out of range.
froch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rayner shoots in but froch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from froch does no damage.
marlo froch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
froch walks into a straight right hand from Rayner.
Rayner shoots in for a takedown but froch shows good takedown defense.
marlo froch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Rayner.
froch misses with a jab to the body
and Rayner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rayner.
Rayner passes froch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rayner is looking for a kimura here.
Rayner is working for a submission of some sort.
Rayner trying to mount his opponent but froch defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayner wants to lay and pray for a moment but froch keeps working.
froch wants to get back to his feet.
Rayner passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
froch tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rayner mounts froch! Really nice guard pass there!
froch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rayner goes for an armbar but froch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from froch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rayner dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from froch misses.
froch misses with a looping left.
Rayner throws a hook to the side of froch's head but froch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
froch fails with an attempt to clinch.
froch takes a swing at Rayner's ribcage but misses.
froch throws the left hand but Rayner avoids the punch easily.
froch cracks Rayner with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
froch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from froch misses its intended target.
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.
froch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rayner.
Rayner avoids the body shot from froch.
Rayner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayner trying to control the position from guard on top but froch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rayner wants to pass the guard but froch is keeping the position.
Rayner trying to control the position from guard on top but froch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rayner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. froch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rayner trying to control but froch is working from the bottom.
froch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rayner is controlling him.
Rayner has gone for a leg lock! froch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rayner's guard.
Rayner trying to keep a closed guard but froch is proving a slippery customer.
marlo froch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
froch postures up.
froch preventing the sweep.
Rayner controls froch momentarily but froch frees himself.
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.
Rayner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rayner is trying to control the position but froch postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
froch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rayner circles away quickly and effectively.
Rayner fails with a takedown attempt.
froch misses with a straight left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rayner blocks a jab.
A combination from froch does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jethro Rayner.
I've got Rayner 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... Jethro Rayner!
Jethro Rayner is the new lightweight champion!
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