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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Seffar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seffar's entrance music is Cape Connection by Pop Will Eat Itself. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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237 lbs
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277 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Seffar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seffar swivels and escapes.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Seffar sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juan Seffar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Seffar misses with a body shot.
Seffar misses with the combination.
A jab from Seffar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seffar swivels and escapes.
Juan Seffar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Seffar.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Seffar shows good takedown defense.
Seffar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Marcus Jones has been cut.
Seffar misses with a series of wild punches.
Seffar tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seffar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seffar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seffar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seffar tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seffar to the ground. Seffar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seffar as he avoids it easily.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Seffar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Seffar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Seffar scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones tries for a takedown but Seffar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seffar scores with a hook.
Marcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seffar looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seffar stuffs the takedown.
Seffar cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seffar cracks Jones with a big right hand and Jones goes down!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Seffar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seffar misses with a few strikes there.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seffar throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seffar is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Seffar circles away and we're back to standing.
Seffar scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seffar throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Seffar lands with a shot to the body.
Seffar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seffar lands a two punch combo.
Seffar scores with a decent looking hook.
Seffar scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Seffar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Jones's cut.
That's time! Seffar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seffar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Seffar.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seffar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seffar slows down the pace here.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seffar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Seffar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice elbow from Seffar.
Seffar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Seffar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seffar lands an elbow inside.
Seffar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Marcus Jones's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seffar lands a nice elbow.
The is referee keeping an eye on Seffar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Seffar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seffar lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Seffar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Marcus Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Seffar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Seffar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Seffar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juan Seffar.
Seffar misses with a body shot.
Seffar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Juan Seffar is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Seffar sprawls well.
Juan Seffar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Seffar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seffar sprawls well. Seffar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Seffar stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seffar dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seffar's waist but Seffar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seffar!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seffar's waist but Seffar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Seffar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seffar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Seffar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seffar misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Seffar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Seffar lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Seffar sprawls well.
Seffar lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Juan Seffar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Juan Seffar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Seffar connects with a crisp jab.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Seffar, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Seffar against the cage but Seffar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Seffar.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seffar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seffar throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Seffar throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Seffar darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Seffar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Seffar lands a damaging elbow.
Seffar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seffar lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Seffar lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
The is referee keeping an eye on Seffar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seffar lands a damaging elbow.
Marcus Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Seffar lands a nice elbow.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcus Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juan Seffar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Tice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dux might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Knocking At Your Back Door. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Forrest Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimbo Tice!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tice can pounce on him.
Tice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dux has hold of Tice's hands but Tice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tice is taking a breather. Dux 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.
Dux is trying to maintain the position but Tice is very close to passing his half guard.
Tice not doing much here.
Dux trying to hold on to Tice's head to control him but Tice postures up.
Tice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tice is controlling the pace.
Tice decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux shoots and misses
and Tice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tice lands a couple of elbows.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dux being controlled here, momentarily.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing Tice from standing up.
Tice throwing strikes but missing.
Tice wanted to stand there but Dux had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Tice is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dux has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tice is looking to defend but Dux has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tice! Dux pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tice taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Forrest Dux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Veeee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Veeee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veeee moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Veeee tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Veeee throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Veeee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veeee tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Veeee's half guard.
Veeee is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
Veeee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is pressing down on Veeee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veeee is holding on for now.
Veeee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Veeee wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veeee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Veeee is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veeee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jackson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Veeee screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jackson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jack Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawke darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hawke!
Hawke wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thompson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawke is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thompson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thompson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hawke?
Thompson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawke's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Thompson unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hawke wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Thompson trying to control but Hawke is having none of it.
Thompson working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working the ground and pound effectively.
Thompson breaks from Hawke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hawke is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Thompson controlling from mount.
Thompson tries to control but Hawke wriggling away.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hawke is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson looking to finish Hawke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hawke!
You get the feeling that Hawke really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Thompson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hawke is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thompson has hold of Hawke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hawke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hawke is trying to stand.
Hawke taking shots to the head.
Thompson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thompson won't let Hawke get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson looking to control but Hawke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawke circles away.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Hawke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawke wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawke tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hawke wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hawke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hawke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Hawke is avoiding it.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Thompson.
Hawke wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Hawke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees to the body from Hawke.
Hawke misses with a knee strike.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hawke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hawke lands an elbow inside.
Hawke misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hawke rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Hawke lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
Hawke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke lands a damaging elbow.
Hawke lands an uppercut.
Hawke lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Hawke controls the action.
Hawke lands a knee to the head.
Hawke lands a damaging elbow.
Hawke lands with a right to the head.
Hawke putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thompson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hawke.
Hawke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hawke lands a good knee to the midsection. Thompson won't want to take too many of those.
Hawke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Hawke connects with a knee to the head.
Hawke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawke misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson wants a takedown.
Hawke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawke lands an uppercut.
Thompson has clasped his hands together around Hawke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawke dodges the ground and pound from Thompson.
Hawke tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Hawke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawke is trying to buck Thompson off.
Hawke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson is putting a hurting on Hawke here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hawke wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawke is defending well.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawke keeps working.
Thompson wants to control for a moment but Hawke uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hawke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hawke moves into the clinch.
Hawke prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawke connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawke tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawke.
Hawke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawke scores with a knee to the head.
Hawke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hawke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mike Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Thompson.
Hawke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hawke is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawke cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Hawke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawke swivels and escapes.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Hawke.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawke connects with a jab.
Hawke tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Hawke tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawke circles away.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hawke keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson stops Hawke from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke pushes Thompson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hawke throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawke is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Hawke circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawke lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hawke tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawke circles away.
Hawke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawke tries to clinch up.
Hawke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawke wants to clinch.
Thompson forces Hawke back against the cage and clinches.
Hawke with a knee to the head.
Hawke digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawke tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
Hawke with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hawke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Hawke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thompson trying to control the action but Hawke is working from the bottom.
Hawke is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hawke is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Hawke really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hawke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawke 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 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between bj penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Costas Kempmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bj penn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, bj penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Costas Kempmen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
penn is looking to clinch.
Kempmen clinches but penn breaks the clinch
and penn counters by moving into the clinch.
Kempmen manages to break the clinch.
Kempmen slaps away a takedown attempt from penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
penn has Kempmen up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kempmen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
penn is trying to stall.
Kempmen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kempmen shoots in and drives through. penn sprawls well.
penn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kempmen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kempmen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! penn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! penn has escaped and now he's on top!
penn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kempmen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
penn preventing the sweep.
Kempmen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
penn working some strikes from top position.
penn trying to control but Kempmen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
penn looking to pass the guard.
Kempmen wants to stand but penn is controlling the position.
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.
penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
penn lands with a shot to the body.
Kempmen closes the distance and clinches.
Kempmen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
penn wants to stall.
Kempmen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kempmen gets underhooks to prevent penn's takedown attempt.
Kempmen is working for takedown but penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
bj penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costas Kempmen.
Kempmen looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
penn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
penn tries to work over Kempmen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kempmen just stands there and leans against the cage.
penn prevents Kempmen from breaking the clinch.
Kempmen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
penn trying to stall but Kempmen improves his position.
penn manages to pull guard.
Kempmen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kempmen won't allow penn to get back to his feet.
Kempmen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of penn is proving hard to escape from.
Kempmen trying to control but penn is working from the bottom.
Kempmen looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kempmen postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kempmen wants to clinch
and penn counters with a takedown into side control.
penn is looking to take a break and control but Kempmen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
penn tries to stand but Kempmen is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bj penn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kempmen is looking to clinch.
penn moves out of range as Kempmen strikes.
Kempmen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches penn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
penn is trying to control Kempmen's posture but Kempmen avoids it.
Kempmen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kempmen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kempmen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kempmen misses with a takedown attempt
and penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by penn.
penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kempmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
penn postures up in Kempmen's guard and throws a big left but Kempmen blocks it.
penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kempmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kempmen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kempmen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from penn.
Kempmen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from penn.
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.
Kempmen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think penn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kempmen has tightened it up now! penn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Costas Kempmen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Little Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Monson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nog cracks Monson with a good jab.
It looks like Jeff Monson has been cut.
Nog closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Monson out cold! Monson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Little Nog!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Run This Town. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martyn Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lawrence to the mat! Lawrence manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lawrence isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Lawrence 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 Jackson!
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
Lawrence throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawrence on the ground.
Lawrence regains half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy.
Lawrence actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lawrence controls his leg.
Lawrence gets back to full guard.
Lawrence has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence looks gassed!
Jackson is sitting in close to Lawrence's body. Lawrence has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jackson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jackson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lawrence.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martyn Lawrence!
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