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SPFC 15: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McCreey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor McCreey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor McCreey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCreey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Sims.
McCreey blocks a head kick by Sims.
Sims connects with a high kick.
McCreey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sims.
Sims swats away the attempt to clinch by McCreey.
McCreey tries to clinch there but Sims circles away.
Sims pushes McCreey up against the cage in a clinch.
McCreey is trying to stall.
Sims breaks from the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sims.
McCreey looks gassed!
Sims forces McCreey back against the cage and clinches.
Sims breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCreey throws a lazy head kick
and Sims counters with a nice body kick.
Sims will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sims throws a head kick that half lands.
Sims plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sims throws a head kick that McCreey semi-blocks.
Sims rushes McCreey and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCreey takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sims lands with a slapping head kick.
Sims closes the distance and clinches.
Sims escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims clinches up against the cage.
Sims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sims lands a high kick!
Sims takes a swing at McCreey's ribcage but misses.
Sims throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sims fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCreey, pushing him back against the cage.
Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sims moves into range and clinches up with McCreey.
Sims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sims drives through and clinches with McCreey against the cage.
Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sims rushes McCreey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sims lands a head kick. McCreey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sims throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sims thows a body shot but no joy.
Sims throws a head kick that McCreey semi-blocks.
McCreey darts in trying to clinch
and Sims counters with a leg kick.
Sims throws a nice head kick!
Conor McCreey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sims scores with a head kick.
Sims has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims breaks from the clinch.
Sims has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sims throws a front kick that sends McCreey stumbling back into the cage.
Sims moves out of range as McCreey strikes.
Crunch! Sims slams his shin into McCreey's torso.
Sims throws a head kick that McCreey semi-blocks.
McCreey takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sims misses with a hook.
Sims closes the distance and clinches.
Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Sims dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCreey closes the distance but Sims moves to the side
and Sims counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sims.
Sims breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by McCreey misses
and Sims counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sims has McCreey up against the cage in a clinch.
Sims breaks the clinch.
Sims throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Sims lands but McCreey takes it in his stride.
Sims scores with a head kick.
Sims rushes McCreey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCreey is breathing heavily.
Sims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims lands with an overhand left.
Sims clinches up against the cage.
Sims manages to break the clinch.
Sims moves into the clinch.
Sims manages to break the clinch.
Sims throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCreey.
McCreey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sims scores with a head kick.
Sims is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCreey can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Sims finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sims lands with a kick to the temple. McCreey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims lands a high kick!
A good leg kick by Sims.
Sims lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sims moves into the clinch.
Sims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sims lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCreey at a distance.
McCreey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sims chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sims plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sims lands with a kick to the temple. McCreey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims throws a head kick that McCreey semi-blocks.
Conor McCreey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims lands a head kick!
Sims throws a head kick that McCreey semi-blocks.
Sims lands with a slapping head kick.
Sims throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCreey.
McCreey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sims counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sims.
Sims breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sims closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sims breaks the clinch.
McCreey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCreey tries to clinch but Sims moves away
and Sims counters by moving into the clinch.
Sims manages to break the clinch.
Sims clinches up with McCreey and pushes him back against the cage.
Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Sims lands but McCreey takes it in his stride.
Sims instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Sims dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sims throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCreey.
McCreey misses with a looping right.
McCreey throws a head kick that misses
and Sims counters with a head kick. That will keep McCreey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sims throws a head kick that half lands.
Sims lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCreey will feel that in the morning.
Al Sims is winning the standup battle so far.
Sims takes the fight into the clinch.
Sims escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sims gets a clinch.
McCreey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sims misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCreey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sims throws a head kick that half lands.
Sims pushes McCreey up against the cage in a clinch.
Sims escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sims clinches up against the cage.
Sims breaks the clinch.
McCreey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sims.
Sims instigates a clinch.
Sims manages to break the clinch.
McCreey throws a lazy head kick
and Sims counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sims moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCreey tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sims scores with a head kick.
Sims plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sims lands a head kick. McCreey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCreey tries to keep at a distance but Sims has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sims escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims takes the fight into the clinch.
Sims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sims lands a head kick!
McCreey throws a lazy head kick
and Sims counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McCreey tries to keep at a distance but Sims has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sims breaks from the clinch.
Sims lands a high kick!
Sims lands with a hook. McCreey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Sims lands but McCreey takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sims. That's going to slow McCreey down.
Sims closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sims cracks McCreey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCreey throws a lazy head kick
and Sims moves into the clinch.
Sims breaks from the clinch.
Sims lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sims.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Sims showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sims has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Sims!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes into the arena with boom blaring out of the sound system. Shane Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Hansen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hansen misses.
Hansen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Hansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hansen wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hansen tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Hansen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen stuffs the takedown.
Wilson has Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hansen won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen being controlled against the cage.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hansen.
Hansen is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Hansen blocks it.
Hansen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hansen tries to pull guard but Wilson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hansen drops back down to his feet.
Hansen wants a takedown.
Hansen looks gassed!
Hansen throws an elbow that misses.
Wilson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hansen regains guard.
Wilson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hansen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hansen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hansen!
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson dodges the ground and pound from Hansen.
Wilson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Hansen keeps moving and retains side control.
Hansen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has one foot on Hansen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Hansen.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansen circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Hansen blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a combination. Hansen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hansen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hansen is defending well for now.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson 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.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Hansen throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hansen's guard now.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Hansen blocks nicely.
Wilson gets to his feet. Hansen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Hansen misses with a combination
and Wilson moves into the clinch.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson scores with a jab to the head.
Shane Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hansen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shane Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson gets the takedown into side control.
Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hansen to see if he's OK.
Hansen can't do much from the bottom here.
Hansen is wriggling around trying to escape but Wilson has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Hansen taps out and Wilson picks up the big win! Great work there by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caine Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Salvatro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caine Longworth has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caine Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rey Salvatro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longworth throws a series of punches but Salvatro moves out of range.
Longworth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Salvatro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Salvatro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salvatro counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth.
Longworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salvatro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Longworth misses.
Salvatro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Longworth lands with a nice body kick.
Longworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salvatro throws a right and a left that Longworth avoids nicely.
Salvatro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Longworth misses with the combination.
Longworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salvatro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caine Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvatro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salvatro tries to move into range but Longworth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Salvatro misses.
Longworth throws a series of punches but Salvatro avoids them all with ease.
Longworth looks to land a combination but Salvatro avoids it well.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salvatro counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth throws a right and a left that Salvatro avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth throws out a leg kick but Salvatro moves out of range and Longworth only half commits.
Longworth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Left hook, right uppercut from Salvatro.
Salvatro throws a combination that misses
and Longworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Salvatro throws a series of punches but Longworth avoids them all with ease.
Salvatro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rey Salvatro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longworth is looking to clinch.
Longworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Salvatro.
Salvatro throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Longworth colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Salvatro as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Longworth is left battered and dazed whilst Salvatro and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Salvatro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mieszko Talarczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipovic Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mieszko Talarczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Filipovic Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talarczyk throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Filipovic Hughes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Talarczyk moves out of range easily.
Talarczyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talarczyk misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Talarczyk lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Talarczyk takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Talarczyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Talarczyk.
Some wild striking there from Talarczyk.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Talarczyk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talarczyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Talarczyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talarczyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talarczyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Talarczyk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Talarczyk's head.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes throwing shots but Talarczyk is blocking nicely.
Talarczyk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hughes stops Talarczyk from getting back to his feet.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Talarczyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talarczyk is breathing heavily.
Talarczyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talarczyk throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Talarczyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Talarczyk throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talarczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Talarczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Hughes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Talarczyk.
Hughes scores with a kick to the body.
Talarczyk blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Talarczyk throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Hughes lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Mieszko Talarczyk has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talarczyk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hughes.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talarczyk throws a head kick that misses
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes lands with a kick to the temple. Talarczyk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Talarczyk.
Hughes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Talarczyk's head.
Talarczyk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Talarczyk avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Talarczyk. Talarczyk obviously looking to wear him down.
Talarczyk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talarczyk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Talarczyk throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Talarczyk's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes won't allow Talarczyk to get back to his feet.
Talarczyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes prevents Talarczyk from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Talarczyk's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipovic Hughes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Talarczyk blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Talarczyk moves out of range easily.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Talarczyk swivels and escapes.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Talarczyk tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Talarczyk misses with a double jab.
Hughes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab by Talarczyk.
Talarczyk misses with a double jab.
Talarczyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mieszko Talarczyk is winning the standup battle so far.
Talarczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talarczyk throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hughes counters with a single leg into guard. Talarczyk didn't expect that.
Talarczyk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talarczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Talarczyk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Talarczyk wants to get back to his feet but Hughes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hughes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Talarczyk throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Talarczyk clinches but Hughes breaks the clinch
and Hughes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Talarczyk!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes with a couple of short strikes.
Hughes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Talarczyk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Talarczyk pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Talarczyk is trying to improve his position.
Talarczyk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Talarczyk is looking to reverse the position.
Talarczyk wants to get back to his feet but Hughes drags him back down.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed right hand from Talarczyk misses the target.
Talarczyk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talarczyk.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Talarczyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talarczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talarczyk throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Hughes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mieszko Talarczyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talarczyk wants to clinch but Hughes slips to the side
and Hughes counters with a big head kick but Talarczyk shrugs it off.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Talarczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Talarczyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talarczyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talarczyk is looking to land body kicks.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talarczyk throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Talarczyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talarczyk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Talarczyk tries to clinch but Hughes moves away
and Hughes counters with a thumping low kick.
Hughes scores with a one two! Talarczyk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipovic Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Talarczyk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Talarczyk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mieszko Talarczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talarczyk avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talarczyk.
Talarczyk lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes 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.
Talarczyk wants to stand up but Hughes is controlling him.
Talarczyk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
Talarczyk is wriggling around but Hughes manages to pass to half guard.
Talarczyk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes scores with a head kick.
Talarczyk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talarczyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Talarczyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Talarczyk avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talarczyk, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Talarczyk.
Talarczyk throws a lazy head kick
so Hughes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Talarczyk wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Talarczyk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Talarczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes lands with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Talarczyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talarczyk wants to clinch
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes thows a huge punch but Talarczyk dodges it nicely.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Talarczyk is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hughes stops Talarczyk from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talarczyk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Talarczyk.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Talarczyk does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Talarczyk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Talarczyk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hughes prevents Talarczyk from escaping the position.
Talarczyk misses with a strike from the bottom.
Talarczyk is trying to get back to his feet.
Talarczyk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Talarczyk wants to get back to his feet.
Talarczyk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hughes scores with punches from side control.
Filipovic Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Talarczyk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hughes counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Talarczyk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
Talarczyk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Talarczyk wants it to stay on the feet.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Talarczyk.
Mieszko Talarczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talarczyk throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talarczyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Talarczyk avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Talarczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Talarczyk avoids the head kick by Hughes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filipovic Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filipovic Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Agron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Craig is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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171 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Agron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Craig!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Craig is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Agron. No joy for Craig on that attempt.
Johnny Agron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Craig.
Nice sprawl there from Agron as Craig shoots in.
Craig shoots for a double leg takedown but Agron sprawls well. He's pushed Craig's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agron closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Agron.
Craig is pressed up against the cage. Agron has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Craig down to the mat. Craig avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Agron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craig misses with a few strikes there.
Craig shoots for a double leg takedown but Agron sprawls well. He's pushed Craig's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Agron.
Craig shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craig shoots in but no luck this time.
Craig looks gassed!
Agron scores with a decent looking hook.
Agron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Craig counters with a three punch combo that has Agron backing up. Agron nods at Craig to acknowledge the strikes.
Agron looks to land a combination but Craig avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Agron.
Agron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craig moves away.
Agron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agron darts in and clinches Craig up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agron.
Craig tries to pull guard but Agron holds him up against the cage and eventually Craig drops back down to his feet.
Agron stalling.
Agron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Agron. No joy for Craig on that attempt.
Agron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Agron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Craig counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Agron!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Agron looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Craig is working for a guillotine from mount but Agron frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Agron tries to hold on but Craig pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agron can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agron tries to lock up and control but Craig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Agron slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Agron manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Craig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agron stuns Craig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Agron punishes Craig's body with a nice straight punch.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Agron.
Craig tries to move into range but Agron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig slips under a jab.
Agron rushes Craig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Agron 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.
Agron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agron sprawls well. Agron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Agron throws a hook but Craig blocks it.
Agron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Craig.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agron sprawls well. Agron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Agron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Agron finds it's way through Craig's defenses.
Craig is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agron misses with a hook.
Craig tries for a takedown but Agron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Agron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craig.
Agron looks to score with a jab to the body but Craig is just out of range.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Agron.
Agron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Craig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craig takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Agron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agron stuffs the takedown attempt from Craig. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Agron scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Agron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Craig counters with a left and a right that stings Agron.
Agron takes a swing at Craig's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Craig.
Johnny Agron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Agron.
Agron looks to throw the jab but Craig is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agron.
Agron throws a right hand that Craig ducks under and follows up with a left that Craig also avoids with ease.
Agron just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Agron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Agron.
Craig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agron tries to avoid it but Craig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agron to the ground. Agron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Agron throws a sloppy head kick and Craig moves out of range easily.
Agron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craig misses with a takedown attempt - Agron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Craig avoids the body shot from Agron.
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.
Agron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Agron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Craig slips a jab and a cross from Agron.
Horrible takedown by Craig or perhaps it was just good defense by Agron which made him look bad.
Agron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig tries to keep at a distance but Agron has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Agron dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Agron misses with a body shot.
Agron throws the left hand but Craig avoids the punch easily.
Johnny Agron is winning the standup battle so far.
Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agron circles away.
Agron scores with a one two! Craig had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Agron misses with a body shot.
Johnny Agron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agron just misses with a punch to the body.
Agron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Craig somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agron pushes Craig up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Agron.
Craig jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Agron walks away with a smile on his face. Craig gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnny Agron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Craig.
Agron pushes Craig up against the cage in a clinch.
Agron stalling against the cage.
Craig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Agron manages to break the clinch.
Agron throws a nice looking combination but Craig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agron forces Craig back against the cage and clinches.
Agron jumps into guard, dragging Craig to the mat.
Agron wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Craig manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agron wants to sweep but Craig has passed to side control!
Craig is looking to take a break and control but Agron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Agron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Agron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Craig on the ground.
Agron is looking to reverse the position.
Johnny Agron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agron is trying to control Craig's posture but Craig avoids it.
Craig wants to control but Agron is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Craig slips a jab and a cross from Agron.
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.
Agron clinches.
Craig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Agron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig looking for a takedown.
Agron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agron gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig fails to pull guard.
Agron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Craig.
Nick Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agron breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Agron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agron, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Agron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Rhyno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Rhyno!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhyno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rhyno goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has been cut.
Rhyno fails to land the takedown.
Rhyno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blitzkrieg avoids the head kick by Rhyno.
Rhyno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blitzkrieg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Blitzkrieg as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Sasha Rhyno has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Blitzkrieg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhyno doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitzkrieg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhyno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Blitzkrieg misses the target.
Rhyno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rhyno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blitzkrieg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhyno looks gassed!
Blitzkrieg drops Rhyno with a left and a right! Oh, Rhyno is hurt - Blitzkrieg dives into side control looking to finish!
Rhyno is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg controlling from side mount.
Rhyno is still in real trouble! Can Blitzkrieg finish him?
Blitzkrieg wants to control but Rhyno is keeping him busy.
Rhyno seems to have recovered his senses.
Blitzkrieg landing strikes.
Blitzkrieg is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhyno will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Blitzkrieg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blitzkrieg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg working the ground and pound.
Blitzkrieg scoring with punches and elbows.
Blitzkrieg wants to control but Rhyno is keeping him busy.
Blitzkrieg working the head and body with strikes.
Blitzkrieg lands an elbow.
Blitzkrieg throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhyno's head but Rhyno avoids it well.
Blitzkrieg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitzkrieg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rhyno down.
Blitzkrieg cracks Rhyno with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blitzkrieg working away.
Rhyno parries the strikes from Blitzkrieg easily there. Blitzkrieg is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhyno to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhyno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blitzkrieg 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.
Blitzkrieg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhyno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blitzkrieg stands up from half guard.
Blitzkrieg gets the takedown into side control.
Blitzkrieg lands a nice forearm strike.
Blitzkrieg is looking to take a break and control but Rhyno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blitzkrieg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rhyno is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Blitzkrieg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhyno struggling a bit here.
Blitzkrieg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rhyno is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blitzkrieg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitzkrieg controlling the position from side mount.
Blitzkrieg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blitzkrieg working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitzkrieg cracks Rhyno with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Blitzkrieg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blitzkrieg works the jab nicely.
Blitzkrieg lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Rhyno falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mad dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smack My Bitch Up. John Mad dog will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John Mad dog!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John Mad dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad dog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murray.
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
Mad dog avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
Mad dog looking for a takedown.
Murray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
Murray has had enough of the clinch but Mad dog keeps him there for the moment.
Mad dog prevents Murray from breaking the clinch.
Mad dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
A head punch on the inside from Mad dog fails to land.
Mad dog jumps guard.
Mad dog working for submissions but it's allowed Murray to get to half guard.
Mad dog tries to get to full guard but Murray has control of the leg.
Mad dog trying to hold on to Murray's head to control him but Murray postures up.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mad dog defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad dog is staying active underneath Murray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mad dog wants to control but Murray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mad dog moves into full guard.
Mad dog lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murray!
Mad dog looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mad dog moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murray has worked his arm free - good work by Murray!
Mad dog goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murray rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mad dog's guard! Nice work there by Murray!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Mad dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mad dog throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Murray cracks Mad dog with a solid left hand.
Murray tries to stand but Mad dog is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mad dog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mad dog had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Murray is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mad dog Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Murray's back instead.
Mad dog looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray trying to control the hands but Mad dog breaks the grip.
Murray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mad dog is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murray turns into Mad dog and is now in his guard.
Murray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mad dog tries to bench press Murray off him but Murray keeps the position.
Murray decides to stand back up.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mad dog doesn't seem phased though.
Murray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mad dog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murray sprawls well initially but Mad dog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murray!
Mad dog is stalling here but it's allowed Murray to get half guard.
Mad dog seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murray gets back to full guard.
Mad dog stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Mad dog from controlling successfully.
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 Lee Murray will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Murray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murray controlling from the full mount.
Mad dog tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Murray looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mad dog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mad dog is squirming around, avoiding Murray's attempts to control the action.
Mad dog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad dog wants to control but Murray is having none of it.
Mad dog is looking to get to half guard.
Mad dog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mad dog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murray tries to control but Mad dog wriggling away.
Murray working Mad dog over with strikes here.
Mad dog slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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.
Mad dog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Mad dog is breathing heavily.
Mad dog won't allow Murray to pass to mount.
Murray postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mad dog to stand up.
Nice body kick from Murray.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murray counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murray has Mad dog pressed against the cage.
Mad dog is working Murray over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mad dog.
Murray is working for takedown but Mad dog is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mad dog fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mad dog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mad dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
Mad dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mad dog trying to stall but Murray improves his position.
Murray blocks the elbow strike.
Mad dog throws a head punch that misses.
Mad dog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murray looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mad dog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murray is keeping busy.
Mad dog drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mad dog smiles and moves away.
Mad dog tries to clinch up
and Murray counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mad dog wants to clinch
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mad dog avoids it really well and circles away.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mad dog circles away quickly and effectively.
Mad dog cracks Murray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mad dog wants to clinch but Murray slips to the side
and Murray counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mad dog's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray wants to control from the top but Mad dog keeps moving.
Murray tries to stand but Mad dog is controlling from the bottom.
Mad dog looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mad dog looks to clinch
and Murray counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mad dog wants to get back to full guard.
Mad dog looking for submissions off his back.
Mad dog is looking to get back to full guard here but Murray has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mad dog is looking to get to half guard.
Murray wants to control the pace but Mad dog is squirming around nicely.
Mad dog is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mad dog is squirming around, avoiding Murray's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray controlling the position easily from mount.
Mad dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murray lands with some strikes.
Murray unloading with bombs!
Mad dog is squirming around, avoiding Murray's attempts to control the action.
Mad dog is trying desperately to improve position.
Mad dog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Murray.
Murray working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mad dog is working to get back to half guard.
Murray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mad dog manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray prevents Mad dog from improving his position.
Murray stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog looks to clinch
and Murray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mad dog wants to control but Murray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mad dog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Mad dog tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Murray has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
John Mad dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mad dog's face.
Murray scoring with strikes but Mad dog is staying in there.
Murray landing strikes from the mount and Mad dog is in trouble!
Mad dog is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray trying to control but Mad dog is having none of it.
Murray prevents Mad dog from getting the reversal.
Mad dog tries to hold on but Murray postures up.
Lee Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murray scoring with strikes but Mad dog is staying in there.
Lee Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mad dog can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Murray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie King has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Buckner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie King!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands a left and a right that send Buckner crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Brad Buckner has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King moves into the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buckner throws an elbow that misses.
Buckner misses with a knee strike.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King has managed to clinch.
King dodges an elbow strike from Buckner.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buckner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King breaks from the clinch.
Buckner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Buckner is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
King closes the distance and clinches.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King rushes Buckner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King forces Buckner back against the cage and clinches.
King drops Buckner with a big knee straight up the middle! Buckner is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Buckner is rocked!
King throws a quick head kick that knocks Buckner silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! King is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frankie King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sloan McSteamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sloan McSteamy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angus McDougall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McSteamy's guard.
McDougall tries to free his leg and advance position but McSteamy is retaining full guard.
McDougall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McSteamy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDougall trying to control but McSteamy is working from the bottom.
McSteamy controls McDougall momentarily but McDougall frees himself.
McDougall wants to pass the guard but McSteamy is keeping the position.
McDougall slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDougall in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougall is trying to control. McSteamy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McSteamy tries to roll over but McDougall keeps him under control.
McDougall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McSteamy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDougall is working for a kimura but McSteamy is defending it quite comfortably.
McSteamy wants to control but McDougall is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McSteamy tries to get to full guard but McDougall has control of the leg.
McSteamy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McDougall jumps into side control!
McDougall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McSteamy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDougall's guard! Nice work there by McSteamy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSteamy wants to control from the top but McDougall keeps moving.
McDougall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougall is pulling down on McSteamy's head to control his posture.
McSteamy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDougall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McSteamy manages to get himself to full guard.
McSteamy keeping moving, preventing McDougall from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDougall wants to stand but McSteamy is controlling his posture from full guard.
McDougall stopping the sweep attempt from McSteamy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDougall wants to get up but he can't break McSteamy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McDougall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McSteamy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McSteamy.
McSteamy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McSteamy throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDougall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McSteamy lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as McDougall crumples to the floor! McSteamy milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sloan McSteamy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Adamh Pearse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearse throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Pearse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Fred White has been cut.
Pearse has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearse displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.
A short right from Pearse.
Pearse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White being controlled against the cage.
Pearse landing knees to the head.
Pearse is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearse stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adamh Pearse.
Pearse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
Pearse doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Pearse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearse misses with a few strikes there.
White throws a series of punches but Pearse moves out of range.
Pearse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearse fakes the leg kick and cracks White in the body.
White looks gassed!
Pearse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearse moves into the clinch.
Pearse avoiding damage.
White is trying to drag Pearse to the mat but Pearse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pearse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
Pearse controlling the action here for a moment.
Pearse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pearse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearse scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Fred White's cut even more.
Pearse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearse is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearse down to the mat. Pearse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adamh Pearse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred White.
Pearse throws a one two combo.
Pearse drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Pearse just leaning against White, taking a breather.
Pearse lands a shoulder strike.
Pearse stalling.
Pearse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pearse moves into the clinch successfully.
Pearse slows down the pace here.
Pearse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearse lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Pearse looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Come on Pearse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearse gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pearse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Pearse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Pearse.
Pearse breaks from the clinch.
Pearse misses with a double jab.
White dodges the punch combination from Pearse.
White throws a right hand that Pearse ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearse also avoids with ease.
Pearse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Pearse.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pearse can pounce on him.
Pearse closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pearse tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
Pearse scores with a hook to the body.
White presses Pearse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearse controlling the action here for a moment.
Pearse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
Pearse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pearse.
Pearse falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pearse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearse tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pearse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pearse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adamh Pearse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pearse lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adamh Pearse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred White's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pearse moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Pearse is looking to clinch.
Pearse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pearse lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Pearse tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Pearse works White's body with a nice hook.
Pearse connects with the punch.
Pearse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearse moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Pearse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Pearse thumps White with a low kick.
Pearse moves into the clinch.
White wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearse lands a knee to the head.
Pearse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Pearse. That snapped White's head back.
Pearse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
White walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pearse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearse wants to clinch.
Pearse has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Pearse.
The cut above Fred White's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pearse stalling the fight.
Pearse lands an elbow inside.
Pearse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pearse for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearse gets underhooks to prevent White's takedown attempt.
White tries for a takedown but Pearse manages to get underhooks.
Adamh Pearse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred White.
Pearse presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pearse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearse is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pearse seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adamh Pearse.
Pearse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Adamh Pearse is winning the standup battle so far.
White looks to land a combination but Pearse avoids it well.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearse to score with a decent uppercut.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pearse goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pearse darts in trying to clinch
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pearse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adamh Pearse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pearse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick from Pearse lands but White takes it in his stride.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pearse can pounce on him.
Pearse throws a nice head kick!
Pearse cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from White.
Pearse fails to land with a series of punches.
Pearse scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pearse moves into the clinch successfully.
Pearse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearse lands a knee to the body.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pearse gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White tries to pull guard but Pearse won't allow it.
Pearse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pearse looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adamh Pearse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred White's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pearse's legs.
White wants to stand but Pearse is controlling his arm.
White goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pearse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for White but great work by Pearse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pearse presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pearse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pearse is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pearse closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pearse blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
Pearse pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
White wants to pass to mount but Pearse is defending the position.
Pearse wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to control. Pearse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearse has one foot on White's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pearse throws a nice outside leg kick.
White shoots for a takedown but Pearse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pearse tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White throws a body punch but Pearse moves out of range.
Pearse lands a nice looking body shot.
Pearse darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Pearse is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pearse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearse rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Pearse lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Pearse.
Pearse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearse leaning his opponent against the cage.
White tries to pull guard but Pearse won't allow it.
Pearse will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White up against the cage.
Pearse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pearse is struggling to control the position.
Pearse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Fred White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adamh Pearse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adamh Pearse.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pearse, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adamh Pearse!
Adamh Pearse retains his heavyweight title!
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