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HFC 23 griffin VS. aoki 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Nurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Mursuvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mursuvaara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SMC Hoodrats kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lee Nurray is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Nurray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markku Mursuvaara!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Nurray misses.
Mursuvaara tries to clinch up.
Nurray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mursuvaara.
Nurray throws a hook but Mursuvaara avoids it easily.
Mursuvaara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mursuvaara is defended easily by Nurray.
Nurray drops his hands momentarily and Mursuvaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mursuvaara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurray's waist but Nurray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mursuvaara off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mursuvaara slips a jab from Nurray.
Nurray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mursuvaara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mursuvaara trying to control but Nurray is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mursuvaara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nurray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mursuvaara.
Mursuvaara wants to control from the top but Nurray keeps moving.
Nurray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mursuvaara stops Nurray from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mursuvaara trying to control but Nurray is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nurray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mursuvaara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee Nurray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mursuvaara.
Lee Nurray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markku Mursuvaara.
Mursuvaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mursuvaara misses with a two punch combination.
Mursuvaara scores with a nice head shot.
Mursuvaara throws a shot from downtown. Nurray moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mursuvaara fails to land the takedown.
Nurray slaps away a takedown attempt from Mursuvaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mursuvaara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice jab there from Mursuvaara.
Mursuvaara wants to clinch.
Nurray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mursuvaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mursuvaara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mursuvaara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Nurray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurray looks to throw the jab but Mursuvaara is out of range.
Mursuvaara scores with a one two! Nurray had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mursuvaara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mursuvaara shoots for a takedown but Nurray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mursuvaara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurray swats away the attempt to clinch by Mursuvaara.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mursuvaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markku Mursuvaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mursuvaara has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markku Mursuvaara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mursuvaara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mursuvaara dodges the punch combination from Nurray.
Mursuvaara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mursuvaara throws a right and a left that Nurray avoids nicely.
Mursuvaara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mursuvaara just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nurray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mursuvaara misses with a combination
enabling Nurray to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Markku Mursuvaara has been cut.
Nurray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mursuvaara is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurray slips a jab and a cross from Mursuvaara.
Mursuvaara slips under a jab from Nurray.
Mursuvaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurray swats away the attempt to clinch by Mursuvaara.
Mursuvaara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mursuvaara somewhat.
Mursuvaara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nurray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mursuvaara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nurray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurray keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurray lands with a big left! Mursuvaara is wobbled badly! Nurray comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Mursuvaara to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Nurray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damion McMaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alecander Fein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McMaia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go to sleep. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damion McMaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alecander Fein!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fein misses with a two punch combination.
Alecander Fein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMaia tries to clinch but Fein is having none of it.
A combination from Fein does no damage.
McMaia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fein.
Fein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Fein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fein looks to score with a jab to the body but McMaia is just out of range.
McMaia avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMaia fails to land the takedown.
Fein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMaia circles away quickly and effectively.
Fein swings for the body but McMaia moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fein drops McMaia with a right and a left! Fein comes rushing in but McMaia regains his composure and manages to keep Fein in guard.
McMaia is rocked!
It looks like Damion McMaia has been cut.
McMaia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fein stacks McMaia 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 Fein!
Oh McMaia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fein has hold of McMaia's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McMaia tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fein cranks the arm and McMaia screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McMaia, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alecander Fein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bodalicious Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Lovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lovin has chosen Legend Of Zelda as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bodalicious Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mac Lovin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovin lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Bodalicious Smithers has been cut.
Lovin tries to clinch but Smithers moves out of range.
Smithers closes the distance and clinches.
Lovin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lovin breaks from the clinch.
Lovin misses with a head kick.
Lovin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smithers leaves Lovin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smithers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovin tries to clinch there but Smithers circles away.
Lovin looks to land a body kick but Smithers moved away.
Lovin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smithers works the jab nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lovin avoids the elbow strike from Smithers, against the cage.
Lovin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smithers's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bodalicious Smithers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Lovin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smithers throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lovin.
Lovin dodges an elbow strike from Smithers.
Smithers keeps control of Lovin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smithers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smithers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lovin avoids it.
Smithers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lovin blocks it with crossed arms.
Lovin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smithers has him pressed against the cage.
Lovin decides to pull guard.
Lovin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smithers defends well.
Lovin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smithers is one step ahead there.
Lovin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smithers manages to get himself to full guard.
Lovin trying to control but Smithers is working from the bottom.
Smithers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smithers can't keep his opponent in guard - Lovin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lovin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smithers defends it well.
Lovin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovin uses his free foot to push down on Smithers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smithers.
Lovin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smithers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smithers tries to lock up and control but Lovin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smithers turns into him and now he's in Lovin's guard.
Lovin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smithers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lovin throws a body kick that misses.
Smithers wants to clinch but Lovin slips to the side
and Lovin counters with a good low kick that Smithers was not able to check.
Lovin wants to clinch but Smithers slips to the side
and Smithers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lovin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovin clinches up against the cage.
Lovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smithers moves into range and clinches up with Lovin.
Smithers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mac Lovin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bodalicious Smithers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping body kick lands there for Smithers.
Lovin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smithers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smithers tries to clinch but Lovin is having none of it.
Lovin clinches.
Lovin lands a left hand.
Smithers tries to land knees in the clinch but Lovin avoids the damage to the body.
Smithers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lovin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lovin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smithers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lovin misses with a knee strike.
Smithers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lovin.
A frustrated look appears on Lovin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smithers looking to slow down the pace here.
Lovin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smithers throws a chopping leg kick but Lovin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mac Lovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smithers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovin wants to clinch but Smithers slips to the side
and Smithers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smithers misses with a knee strike.
Lovin is working for takedown but Smithers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smithers has Lovin pressed against the cage, preventing Lovin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lovin is working for takedown but Smithers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bodalicious Smithers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Lovin.
Smithers taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lovin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smithers can't fight it off and eventually Lovin manages to take the fight to the floor. Smithers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smithers keeping moving, preventing Lovin from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovin passes Smithers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lovin trying to control from half guard but Smithers is working away.
Lovin is working for a submission of some sort.
Lovin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers trying to control here.
Smithers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lovin wants to free his trapped foot but Smithers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lovin is working for a kimura but Smithers is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lovin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smithers trying to control from the bottom.
Lovin moves nicely into side control.
Smithers trying to remain calm as Lovin controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lovin tries to advance to mount but Smithers denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Lovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bodalicious Smithers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovin looks to clinch
and Smithers counters with a thumping low kick.
Lovin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lovin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lovin.
Lovin tries to advance to mount but Smithers denies him.
Lovin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lovin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smithers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lovin but great work by Smithers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovin struggling a bit here.
Smithers is trying to get an arm triangle but Lovin is defending well.
Lovin is trying to get back to half guard.
Smithers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lovin on the ground.
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.
Lovin is trying to control Smithers's posture but Smithers avoids it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smithers tries to clinch but Lovin is having none of it.
Lovin moves into range and clinches up with Smithers.
Smithers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lovin blocks it with crossed arms.
Smithers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lovin blocks it with crossed arms.
Smithers is pressed up against the cage. Lovin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smithers down to the mat. Smithers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smithers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smithers is pressed up against the cage. Lovin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smithers down to the mat. Smithers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lovin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lovin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smithers lands a knee to the head.
Lovin dodges an elbow strike from Smithers.
Lovin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smithers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smithers swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovin.
Smithers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lovin darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smithers avoids it really well and circles away.
Bodalicious Smithers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Lovin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smithers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smithers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lovin wants to clinch but Smithers slips to the side
and Smithers moves into the clinch.
Lovin trying to stall but Smithers improves his position.
Smithers looking to throw knees to the head but Lovin is blocking nicely.
Lovin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovin tries to pull guard but Smithers won't allow it.
Lovin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smithers.
Smithers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Lovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lovin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Mac Lovin!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mac Lovin!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mac Lovin!
Mac Lovin wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tony Allen - Take Me Higher. Hazardi has chosen Niilin hanhet as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Berry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hazardi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hazardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry has his hands on Hazardi's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hazardi.
Hazardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hazardi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hazardi prevents Berry from getting back to his feet.
Hazardi throwing strikes but missing.
Berry wants to sweep here but Hazardi controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hazardi keeps the fight on the outside.
Berry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berry clinches up against the cage.
Hazardi looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi pulls guard effortlessly.
Berry throwing strikes from guard but Hazardi blocks nicely.
Berry preventing the sweep.
Berry postures up.
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Hazardi.
Hazardi pulls Berry in close to prevent any damage.
Berry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hazardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Hazardi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Berry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazardi keeps working.
Hazardi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hazardi wants to get back to full guard.
Hazardi is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berry is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hazardi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hazardi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hazardi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hazardi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Berry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hazardi looks gassed!
Hazardi is bucking up trying to escape but Berry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hazardi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berry controlling the pace for now.
Hazardi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Berry blocks Hazardi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hazardi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berry blocks Hazardi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Berry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazardi is looking to escape.
Hazardi is looking to improve his position but Berry isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi tries to hold on but Berry pushes him away.
Hazardi is bucking up trying to escape but Berry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berry trying to control but Hazardi is having none of it.
Hazardi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berry prevents Hazardi from improving his position.
Berry controlling the action here.
Berry prevents Hazardi from improving his position.
It looks like Berry is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phil Berry will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hazardi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phil Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry lands with a right hand.
Berry misses with an uppercut. Hazardi saw that one coming.
Hazardi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hazardi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hazardi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berry will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Berry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hazardi.
Hazardi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hazardi won't allow Berry to sweep him here.
Hazardi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berry's head.
Hazardi wants to pass the guard but Berry is keeping the position.
Berry wants to get back to his feet but Hazardi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berry lands a jab to the head.
Berry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Berry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazardi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hazardi is rocked!
Berry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hazardi is still on wobbly legs! Can Berry finish him?
Berry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berry throws a shot to the body.
Azman Hazardi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hazardi, pushing him back against the cage.
Berry manages to break the clinch.
Hazardi switches off momentarily and Berry cracks him with a monster right hand! Hazardi topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Berry dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Berry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Berry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sosa Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Devine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa Escobar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sosa Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Devine!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devine tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
Escobar scores a takedown into full mount!
Escobar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Escobar wants to control the pace but Devine is squirming around nicely.
Devine wants to control but Escobar is having none of it.
Escobar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Escobar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Escobar landing strikes from the mount.
Escobar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Devine turns into him and now he's in Escobar's guard.
Escobar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devine stops Escobar from standing up.
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Devine trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Devine shoots in but no luck this time.
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.
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Devine has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escobar is looking to break free of the clinch but Devine has double underhooks.
Devine drags the fight down to the ground.
Devine keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devine is looking to stand up but Escobar isn't so interested in that idea.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Devine.
Escobar gets to his feet. Devine looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devine gets a takedown into half guard.
Devine stands up out of the half guard.
Devine tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Devine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Devine throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Devine gets the takedown into side control.
Escobar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard.
Devine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Escobar, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devine looking to control but instead Escobar has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Devine decides to stand and escape the position.
Devine misses with a body shot.
Escobar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sosa Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Devine moves out of range.
Devine tries a head kick but it misses.
Devine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devine'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.
Devine tries to pull guard but Escobar holds him up against the cage and eventually Devine drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Devine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Devine misses the shot to the body.
Escobar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devine did well to prevent Escobar getting side control.
Devine is trying to get back to full guard.
Devine wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escobar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Devine wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Devine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Devine is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Devine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Devine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Devine as he avoids it easily.
Devine doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Devine doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Devine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar throws a head kick but Devine moves out of range.
Devine tries to clinch up.
Devine clinches with his opponent.
Devine decides to pull guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Devine keeps moving.
Devine wants to stand but Escobar is controlling the position.
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.
Escobar wants to stand but Devine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Escobar preventing the sweep.
Escobar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Devine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Devine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Devine!
Escobar is trying to work for a sweep but Devine has mounted him!
Devine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobar is looking to escape.
Devine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Escobar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devine controlling from the full mount.
Devine wants to control the pace but Escobar is squirming around nicely.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Devine looking to control but Escobar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Escobar tries to hold on but Devine postures up.
Escobar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Devine wants to get back to his feet but Escobar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Devine keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar stays in close to Devine's body and controls the position.
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 Sosa Escobar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Devine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Devine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Devine tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Devine moves into range and clinches up with Escobar.
Escobar can't break the clinch.
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Devine has the dominant position.
Escobar lands a takedown into guard.
Devine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devine is trying to hold Escobar in close to prevent damage but Escobar has managed to pass into half guard.
Devine trying to control from the bottom.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Devine won't allow it.
Devine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Devine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Devine trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar trying to control but Devine is working from the bottom.
Escobar won't allow Devine to get back to his feet.
Devine keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The crowd cheers as Devine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobar doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Devine misses the target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Devine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Escobar is thwarting Devine's attempts to control the position.
Devine holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Devine manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Devine doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Devine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a low kick as Devine jumps back.
Devine misses with a combination
and Escobar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Escobar.
Escobar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Escobar passes into half guard.
Devine is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Devine won't allow it.
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sosa Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar throws a strike but Devine avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Devine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Devine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Devine trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sosa Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escobar 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 for Sosa Escobar!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Sosa Escobar!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Sosa Escobar!
Sosa Escobar wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Todd McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Fall of Troy - F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.. Todd McArthur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd McArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Crane!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane pushes McArthur up against the cage in a clinch.
McArthur holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McArthur scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from McArthur.
Crane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McArthur smiles and moves away.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crane tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
Crane tries to clinch but McArthur moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crane is working for takedown but McArthur is calmly controlling the position for now.
McArthur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crane.
Todd McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Crane.
McArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane shoots in and bounces McArthur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McArthur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McArthur keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
McArthur keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
McArthur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McArthur tries to get out of the position.
McArthur working for a triangle but Crane defends it easily.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McArthur is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane throwing strikes but missing.
McArthur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crane manages to get himself to full guard.
Crane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McArthur!
McArthur is desperately trying to improve his position but Crane has a good base and remains in mount.
McArthur throwing hammer fists to the chest of Crane. What's that going to do exactly?
Poor strikes thrown by Crane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Crane.
Crane throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Crane manages to capitalize on a mistake by McArthur to take his back!
McArthur rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crane is trying to control. McArthur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McArthur gets back to full guard.
McArthur trying to strike off his back.
McArthur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McArthur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McArthur scoring with strikes but Crane is staying in there.
McArthur landing strikes from the mount.
Crane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McArthur scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crane?
McArthur wants to control the pace but Crane is squirming around nicely.
McArthur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McArthur goes for an armbar but Crane turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Crane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd McArthur dominated that round.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crane shoots for a double leg takedown but McArthur sprawls well. He's pushed Crane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McArthur stuffs the takedown.
McArthur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McArthur lands a nice forearm strike.
McArthur grinds an elbow into Crane's temple.
McArthur landing strikes.
McArthur lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crane down.
A big shot lands for McArthur! That's hurt Crane! Will he recover? McArthur fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd McArthur!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Suvanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Myers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikko Suvanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Myers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suvanto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Damian Myers has been cut.
Myers lands a body shot.
Myers throws a sloppy body shot
and Suvanto counters with a nice body shot.
Myers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suvanto takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suvanto manages to avoid it.
Suvanto scores with a decent looking hook.
Suvanto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Myers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Suvanto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Myers pulls his head out easily.
Suvanto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Myers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suvanto is keeping the position for now.
Myers looks gassed!
Suvanto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suvanto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suvanto prevents Myers from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvanto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Myers is trying to get back to full guard.
Suvanto stops Myers from getting back to his feet.
Suvanto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Myers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suvanto.
The fighters are battling for position here. Myers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suvanto forces his way into half guard.
Myers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suvanto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suvanto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Suvanto lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Suvanto.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suvanto wants to control but Myers is keeping busy.
Suvanto is looking for the choke from the back position but Myers is controlling his hands well.
Suvanto trying to control.
Suvanto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Suvanto missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers rolls, trying to escape but Suvanto keeps control of the position.
Myers breaks Suvanto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Suvanto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suvanto keeping full guard, as Myers tries to pass.
Suvanto looking for a sweep. Not yet Suvanto, not yet.
Myers is in close to Suvanto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Suvanto keeping full guard, as Myers tries to pass.
Myers won't allow Suvanto to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Myers shoots for a double leg takedown but Suvanto sprawls well. He's pushed Myers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Myers tries for a takedown but Suvanto circles away easily
and Suvanto counters with a nice body kick.
Mikko Suvanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Myers.
Suvanto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suvanto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Suvanto staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suvanto is looking to take a break and control but Myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Suvanto has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Suvanto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Myers is looking to improve his position but Suvanto isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Suvanto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Myers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A good leg kick by Suvanto.
Suvanto throws a series of strikes that have Myers backpedaling.
Myers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Suvanto to counter with a crisp jab.
Suvanto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myers throws a jab when Suvanto was well out of range.
Myers misses with a takedown attempt - Suvanto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suvanto misses with a straight left.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suvanto.
Suvanto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for Suvanto.
No luck for Myers with that takedown attempt.
Mikko Suvanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Myers.
Suvanto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Suvanto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Suvanto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Suvanto with a couple of short strikes.
Suvanto looking to control but Myers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers is looking to improve his position but Suvanto isn't that keen on the idea.
Myers is squirming around, avoiding Suvanto's attempts to control the action.
Suvanto landing shots from mount.
Suvanto looking to control but Myers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Suvanto prevents Myers from getting the reversal.
Suvanto trying to control but Myers is having none of it.
Suvanto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Myers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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.
Suvanto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Myers's legs.
Mikko Suvanto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Myers is trying to get back to half guard.
Myers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Myers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Suvanto is trying to control the action in half guard but Myers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Myers landing strikes from the bottom.
Myers with the active half guard here but Suvanto passes nicely into side control.
Myers tries to improve position but can't.
Suvanto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto scoring with punches and elbows.
Suvanto cracks Myers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Myers is not content to let Suvanto control the position.
Myers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Myers is defending against the submission attempts here by Suvanto.
Myers is looking to improve his position.
Suvanto trying to pass the guard but Myers defending well.
Myers wants to improve his position but Suvanto is controlling well.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Suvanto in particular looking to stall.
Myers is defending against the submission attempts here by Suvanto.
Myers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Suvanto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suvanto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Myers kicks off Suvanto and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Suvanto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Myers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Myers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Myers throws a head kick that Suvanto semi-blocks.
Myers looks to clinch
and Suvanto counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown by Myers or perhaps it was just good defense by Suvanto which made him look bad.
Suvanto misses with a low kick as Myers jumps back.
Suvanto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Myers has time to react.
Suvanto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Myers's guard.
Myers wants to get back to his feet but Suvanto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suvanto tries to free his leg and advance position but Myers is retaining full guard.
Myers wants to sweep here but Suvanto controlling him for the moment.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Suvanto from controlling successfully.
Myers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Myers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvanto wants to pass the guard but Myers is keeping the position.
Suvanto pushing down on Myers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Myers won't allow Suvanto to pass to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Suvanto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suvanto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suvanto tries to move to mount but Myers blocks the move with his legs.
Myers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Myers is looking for a kimura but Suvanto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Myers to get the leverage.
Suvanto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suvanto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Myers!
Suvanto forces the positional change into back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Suvanto doesn't have the hooks in and Myers manages to turn into his guard.
Myers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suvanto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Myers's guard.
Suvanto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Myers's guard.
Suvanto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myers can do to turn this around?
Suvanto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Myers!
Myers wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Suvanto tightening his grip on Myers, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suvanto has his opponent's back but Myers is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Suvanto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suvanto did well to prevent Myers getting side control.
Myers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suvanto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Myers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Myers's back!
Suvanto avoiding Myers 's attempts to control his hands.
Myers is covering up but some of the strikes from Suvanto are getting through and doing damage.
Suvanto is trying to stick to Myers's back but Myers is turning into Suvanto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Suvanto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Myers.
Suvanto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Myers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suvanto working a defensive guard here.
Myers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mikko Suvanto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Myers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suvanto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Suvanto.
Suvanto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suvanto lands in his opponent's guard.
Suvanto wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
Suvanto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Myers working for a triangle but Suvanto defends it easily.
Suvanto forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suvanto is looking for a kimura but Myers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suvanto to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Suvanto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suvanto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Mikko Suvanto!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mikko Suvanto!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mikko Suvanto!
Mikko Suvanto wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Bragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einari Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bragg comes to the cage accompanied by My My Misfire - The Sinatra. This should be a great matchup!
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270 lbs
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274 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colt Bragg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Einari Kivi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bragg cracks Kivi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bragg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kivi manages to get to full guard.
Bragg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kivi is keeping the position for now.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kivi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bragg manages to get himself to full guard.
Bragg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kivi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bragg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bragg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kivi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kivi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bragg is looking to improve his position.
Kivi working over Bragg with some ground and pound. Bragg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg tries to get to full guard but Kivi has control of the leg.
Bragg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bragg throws a strike from the bottom but Kivi passes into side control!
Kivi wants to control but Bragg is keeping him busy.
Bragg tries to bench press Kivi off him but Kivi keeps the position.
Bragg strikes from the bottom.
Bragg is looking for a sweep.
Bragg is not content to let Kivi control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kivi throws a shot from downtown. Bragg moves away and avoids it.
Bragg throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Einari Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Colt Bragg has been cut.
Kivi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi is looking to clinch but Bragg is avoiding it.
Kivi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bragg's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bragg duly obliges.
It looks like Einari Kivi has been cut.
Bragg lands a nice shot that snaps Kivi's head back.
Kivi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bragg prevents the takedown attempt.
Kivi cracks Bragg with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bragg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kivi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kivi shoots in and bounces Bragg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Bragg keeps moving.
Kivi throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bragg is keeping the position for now.
Bragg looking for a sweep. Not yet Bragg, not yet.
Kivi trying to control but Bragg is working from the bottom.
Kivi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kivi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bragg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bragg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kivi defends it nicely.
Bragg misses with a two punch combination.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bragg is defended easily by Kivi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Bragg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi throws a series of punches but Bragg avoids them all with ease.
Bragg swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Bragg feints and as Kivi raises his hands in defense, Bragg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kivi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kivi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bragg wants to control from the top but Kivi keeps moving.
Kivi trying to control the position.
Kivi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bragg manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kivi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bragg's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Einari Kivi will probably get the nod.
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!
Kivi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kivi fails with the takedown
enabling Bragg to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bragg.
Bragg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kivi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bragg throws a series of punches but Kivi avoids them all with ease.
Kivi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bragg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bragg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bragg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bragg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bragg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg scoring with some ground and pound.
Bragg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bragg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bragg cracks Kivi with a solid left hand.
Bragg stopping the sweep attempt from Kivi.
Bragg looking to pass the guard.
Kivi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kivi prevents Bragg from improving his position.
Kivi working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragg tries to roll over but Kivi keeps him under control.
Kivi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bragg is staying active underneath Kivi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bragg wants to improve his position but Kivi is controlling well.
Bragg is looking to control Kivi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bragg avoid being mounted?
Kivi content to control rather than advance.
Kivi prevents Bragg from improving his position.
Kivi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kivi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kivi wants to control but Bragg is keeping him busy.
Bragg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kivi on the ground.
Bragg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bragg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kivi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kivi's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bragg throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kivi could be in trouble here!
Bragg softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bragg is trying to stick to Kivi's back but Kivi is turning into Bragg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bragg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kivi.
Kivi lands a couple of elbows.
Kivi won't allow Bragg to sweep him here.
Einari Kivi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bragg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bragg wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi throwing strikes from guard but Bragg blocks nicely.
Bragg working a defensive guard here.
Kivi connects with a couple of short punches.
Bragg wants to sweep but no luck.
Bragg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kivi has passed into side control.
Kivi working the head and body with strikes.
Kivi working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bragg striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Bragg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bragg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Einari Kivi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kivi has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Kivi prevents the takedown attempt.
Bragg tries to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling the position.
Kivi digs a right hand into Bragg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bragg's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kivi can't get the takedown.
Bragg is trying to drag Kivi to the mat but Kivi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kivi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bragg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bragg defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kivi is hanging on to Bragg's back as he tries to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kivi trying to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg fending off the submission attempt from Kivi.
Good control from Kivi.
Bragg is in bad spot here.
Kivi scores with punches and elbows.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bragg just trying to survive but Kivi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kivi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bragg hold on?
Will Kivi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragg tries to roll but Kivi sticks to his back.
Bragg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kivi's guard. Nice work there by Bragg.
Kivi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kivi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bragg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bragg preventing the sweep.
Kivi keeping moving, preventing Bragg from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bragg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bragg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
Bragg cracks Kivi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragg looks to land a right hand but Kivi moved out of range.
Bragg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kivi gets full guard.
Kivi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bragg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kivi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bragg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bragg stopping the sweep attempt from Kivi.
Bragg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kivi has momentary wrist control but Bragg slips an elbow through the middle.
Bragg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kivi keeping moving, preventing Bragg from controlling successfully.
Kivi controlling Bragg's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bragg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kivi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kivi throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Bragg postures up in Kivi's guard and throws a big left but Kivi blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kivi is on top in guard.
Kivi advances to half guard.
Kivi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bragg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Kivi there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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. Kivi connects with a nice short shot to Bragg's temple.
Kivi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einari Kivi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kivi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Einari Kivi!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Einari Kivi!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Einari Kivi!
Einari Kivi wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimanjaro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wooooohooo. Paul has chosen Lick It Up as his entrance music. Stanley Paul is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stanley Paul!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilimanjaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kilimanjaro drops back looking for a leg! Paul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paul manages to kick Kilimanjaro off! Kilimanjaro jumps back into Paul's guard.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilimanjaro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kilimanjaro won't allow Paul to sweep him here.
Kilimanjaro throws and elbow that misses. Paul uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilimanjaro's guard. Nice move by Paul!
Paul decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kilimanjaro, up you get!
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilimanjaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilimanjaro misses with a head kick.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
Kilimanjaro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt
and Kilimanjaro counters with a leg kick.
Paul avoids the body shot from Kilimanjaro.
A right-left combo lands from Paul.
It looks like Hector Kilimanjaro has been cut.
Paul throws a lazy head kick
and Kilimanjaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kilimanjaro looking to pass the guard.
Kilimanjaro with a nice head shot there.
Kilimanjaro has gone for a leg lock! Paul slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kilimanjaro's guard.
Kilimanjaro is breathing heavily.
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!
Paul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kilimanjaro is proving hard to escape from.
Kilimanjaro is trying to keep Paul in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paul stands and steps away. Kilimanjaro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A big right from Paul misses.
Kilimanjaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kilimanjaro ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Kilimanjaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilimanjaro.
Paul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paul dips to his left and cracks Kilimanjaro with an uppercut!
Paul looks to land a combination. Kilimanjaro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kilimanjaro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Paul is trying to control the position but Kilimanjaro postures up.
Kilimanjaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilimanjaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kilimanjaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paul wants to stand and escape but Kilimanjaro is having none of it.
Paul pushes Kilimanjaro off and gets back to his feet.
Paul gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilimanjaro missing with punches from the bottom.
Paul slips a nice elbow through Kilimanjaro's hands, connecting with Kilimanjaro's forehead.
Kilimanjaro actively working from the bottom here.
Paul decides to stand and escape the position.
Paul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paul counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Paul coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Kilimanjaro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kilimanjaro blocks the body kick.
Paul scores with the left hand. Kilimanjaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilimanjaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilimanjaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilimanjaro throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Paul changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kilimanjaro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paul decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kilimanjaro to his feet.
Paul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilimanjaro can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Paul as Kilimanjaro shoots in.
Paul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kilimanjaro's half guard.
Paul tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kilimanjaro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kilimanjaro to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Paul.
Kilimanjaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kilimanjaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paul won't be happy with that.
Hector Kilimanjaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paul throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paul sneaks back into half guard.
Kilimanjaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kilimanjaro trying to control from half guard but Paul is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kilimanjaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kilimanjaro's back!
Paul trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kilimanjaro doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilimanjaro trying to control but not successfully.
Paul connects with a big shot to the side of Kilimanjaro's head.
Paul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kilimanjaro tries to roll but Paul sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Kilimanjaro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro actively working from the bottom here.
Paul decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Paul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Paul there.
Paul connects with a right hand. Kilimanjaro shakes it off.
Paul tries to clinch
and Kilimanjaro counters with a single leg into guard. Paul didn't expect that.
Paul wants to stand and escape but Kilimanjaro is having none of it.
Paul is trying to control the position but Kilimanjaro postures up.
Paul wants to stand up but Kilimanjaro is controlling him.
Paul has momentary wrist control but Kilimanjaro slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilimanjaro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paul is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilimanjaro has him pressed against the cage.
Kilimanjaro lands an elbow inside that Paul shrugs off.
Paul tries to break free but Kilimanjaro pushes him back against the cage.
Kilimanjaro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilimanjaro is looking to break free of the clinch but Paul has double underhooks.
Kilimanjaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kilimanjaro is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Kilimanjaro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paul.
Kilimanjaro trying his best to control but Paul has mounted him.
Kilimanjaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Kilimanjaro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kilimanjaro tries to hold on but Paul pushes him away.
Kilimanjaro is looking to improve his position but Paul isn't that keen on the idea.
Paul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Paul with the ground and pound from mount.
Paul landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paul fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilimanjaro is in a horrible position here. Paul smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paul is going olschool here, as he tries to force Kilimanjaro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kilimanjaro shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul lands a big shot there that rocks Kilimanjaro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kilimanjaro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paul tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro manages to get to full guard.
Kilimanjaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilimanjaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Paul decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kilimanjaro, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Paul stalks Kilimanjaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kilimanjaro's face. Kilimanjaro staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Paul.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilimanjaro shoots for a takedown but Paul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stanley Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paul is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kilimanjaro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kilimanjaro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilimanjaro looking for a guillotine here but Paul defends easily.
Kilimanjaro controls Paul momentarily but Paul frees himself.
Kilimanjaro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kilimanjaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paul stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hector Kilimanjaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Kilimanjaro looks for a takedown but Paul sprawls well.
Stanley Paul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilimanjaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paul tries to clinch
and Kilimanjaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kilimanjaro prevents Paul from getting back to his feet.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Kilimanjaro from controlling successfully.
Kilimanjaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paul is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paul looking for subs off his back but Kilimanjaro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kilimanjaro uses his free foot to push down on Paul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paul.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanley Paul.
I've got Paul winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Stanley Paul!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Stanley Paul!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Stanley Paul!
Stanley Paul wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between tyson griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shinya aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). shinya aoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, tyson griffin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, shinya aoki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around aoki's waist but aoki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing griffin off to one side.
aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
griffin misses with a body shot.
aoki throws a leg kick but griffin moved away.
aoki throws a sloppy head kick and griffin moves out of range easily.
griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from griffin as aoki shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - griffin scores with a four punch combination!
aoki misses with the combination.
griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but aoki is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tyson griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
griffin blocks a head kick by aoki.
griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
griffin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! griffin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
griffin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
aoki wants to hold on but griffin pushes him away.
griffin working for a submission but aoki is keeping him at bay.
aoki tries to reverse the position but griffin maintains control.
aoki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
griffin drops an elbow to the side of aoki's head.
griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. aoki defending well though.
aoki gets back to full guard.
aoki is trying to keep griffin in close.
griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
griffin decides to stand up.
aoki throws a head kick that misses.
griffin misses with a looping left.
griffin misses with a double jab
and aoki counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
griffin tries for a takedown but aoki circles away easily
and aoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
griffin is breathing heavily.
aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but griffin is retaining full guard.
aoki preventing the sweep.
griffin keeping full guard, as aoki tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aoki trying to control but griffin is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
aoki falls off balance throwing a combination
and griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
griffin wants to free his trapped foot but aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
aoki wants to control but griffin is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
griffin prevents aoki from improving his position.
griffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and aoki defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tyson griffin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from aoki.
griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and aoki counters with a two punch combo.
griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches aoki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but aoki keeps working.
aoki tries to improve position but can't.
griffin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
griffin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, aoki has escaped the position, nice work there.
aoki tries to bench press griffin off him but griffin keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
aoki sneaks out the side door and pushes griffin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
griffin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
griffin wants to control but aoki is keeping him busy.
griffin is looking for a kimura here.
aoki is trying to control but griffin passes into side control!
aoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on griffin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
aoki tries to get to full guard but griffin has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
griffin is trying to control. aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
aoki gets back to full guard.
aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet aoki, not yet.
griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, griffin has managed to get both his arms back between aoki's legs - danger averted.
griffin wants to control from the top but aoki keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
griffin passes into half guard.
aoki is refusing to be controlled, as griffin sits in half guard.
griffin decides to stand up.
griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tyson griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
griffin misses with a two punch combination.
griffin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
griffin working the ground and pound from side control.
aoki struggling a bit here.
griffin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no griffin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aoki sneaks back into half guard.
griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
aoki is trying to keep griffin in close.
aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
griffin advances to half guard.
aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
griffin working over aoki with some ground and pound. aoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tyson griffin 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.
griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and aoki counters with a left and a right that stings griffin.
aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
aoki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
griffin is pushing down on aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but griffin has managed to sneak the leg through.
griffin wants to work for an arm triangle but aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
aoki trying to hold on to griffin's head to control him but griffin postures up.
aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aoki has one foot on griffin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as griffin lands an impressive looking overhand right. aoki doesn't seem phased though.
aoki closes the distance and clinches up with griffin, looking for a takedown. aoki pushes griffin against the cage but griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
griffin throwing strikes from guard but aoki blocks nicely.
aoki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
griffin looking to pass the guard.
aoki controls griffin momentarily but griffin frees himself.
griffin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
griffin thuds his right hand into aoki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
griffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
griffin tries to bum rush aoki with a series of wild strikes but aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from griffin does no damage.
griffin slips under a jab.
griffin has his takedown stuffed
and aoki counters with a shoot takedown. griffin fights it but they end up in guard.
aoki passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
griffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. aoki is working away from the top position though.
aoki lands strikes from half guard.
tyson griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
aoki is pressing down on griffin's thigh, looking to free his foot. griffin is holding on for now.
griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
griffin keeping moving, preventing aoki from controlling successfully.
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.
griffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
griffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
aoki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but griffin is one step ahead there.
griffin is pushing down on aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but griffin has managed to sneak the leg through.
griffin prevents aoki from improving his position.
griffin is keen to just control but aoki is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but tyson griffin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
aoki tries to get to full guard but griffin has control of the leg.
griffin trying to control the action but aoki is working from the bottom.
aoki tries to get to full guard but griffin has control of the leg.
aoki is staying active underneath griffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
griffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
aoki is looking to improve his position.
aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by griffin.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
aoki is looking for a sweep. griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and aoki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in griffin's guard now.
griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
aoki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
aoki advances position into side control!
aoki trying to control the action but griffin is working from the bottom.
aoki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
griffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
aoki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so griffin is just riding it out for now. aoki eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
griffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. aoki is working away from the top position though.
aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
griffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and aoki counters with a shoot takedown. griffin fights it but they end up in guard.
griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as aoki controls the pace.
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!
aoki has gone for a leg lock! griffin slips out almost immediately though and dives into aoki's guard.
griffin won't allow aoki to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
aoki wants to sweep here but griffin controlling him for the moment.
aoki is looking to sweep but instead, griffin has passed into half guard.
griffin is pressing down on aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. aoki is holding on for now.
aoki is looking to improve his position.
griffin stands up out of the half guard.
aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
griffin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aoki is pressing down on griffin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
aoki is trying to keep griffin in close.
griffin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and griffin defends well.
aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
griffin postures up in aoki's guard and throws a big left but aoki blocks it.
griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
aoki is pulling down on griffin's head. It's preventing any offense from griffin, at least for the moment.
aoki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
shinya aoki dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
griffin misses with a few strikes there.
griffin lands a jab to the nose.
griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
griffin misses with a takedown
and aoki counters with a series of strikes. griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
griffin scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
griffin with a poor takedown
and aoki counters with a series of strikes. griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
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.
griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tyson griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aoki clobbers griffin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
aoki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
aoki misses with a shot to the body
and griffin counters with a three punch combo that has aoki backing up. aoki nods at griffin to acknowledge the strikes.
tyson griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
griffin fails with the takedown
and aoki counters with a left and a right that stings griffin.
aoki swinging wilding here.
aoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
griffin misses with a body punch
and aoki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
griffin has his takedown stuffed
and aoki counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from aoki.
Left hook, right uppercut from aoki.
griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
aoki throws a sloppy head kick and griffin moves out of range easily.
griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by aoki.
griffin misses with an uppercut. aoki saw that one coming.
griffin ducks under a wild hook from aoki.
griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from aoki.
aoki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
aoki lands a head shot.
aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
griffin throws a head kick but aoki moves out of range.
griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
aoki staying calm.
aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by griffin, who protects the arm well.
aoki working away.
griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
aoki tries to stand but can't do so whilst griffin controls his leg.
griffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take aoki's back!
aoki tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
shinya aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think griffin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for tyson griffin!
The fight ends as a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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