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ROF's MP14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields comes to the cage accompanied by "Walk" by Pantera. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shields.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shields misses with a looping right.
Williams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shields trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shields is trying to control but can't.
Williams prevents Shields from standing back up.
Shields manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shields with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Williams stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Williams thuds a left hand into Shields's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Shields will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Shields has his takedown stuffed
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shields's guard.
Williams passes Shields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Williams working over Shields with some ground and pound. Shields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shields is looking to escape.
Shields tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to improve his position.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shields sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
Williams decides to return to a standing position.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Shields backing up. Shields nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Williams decides to return to a standing position.
Mark Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams stands up and beckons Shields to his feet.
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!
Shields misses with a takedown
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shields is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Shields unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Williams lands a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams tries to stand but Shields is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shields with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shields tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shields looking to control.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shields, up you get!
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Shields tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shields moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pushes down on Shields's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shields has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams decides to stand up.
Shields with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shields is looking to escape.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shields has one foot on Williams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Williams prevents Shields from escaping the position.
Shields is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mark Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Shields fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams is keen to just control but Shields is a slippery customer.
Williams tries to stand and escape but Shields is controlling the position.
Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shields won't be happy with that.
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 referee asks Williams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Williams prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shields stalling away here and it's allowed Williams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shields wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard.
Williams keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shields off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Shields.
Shields shoots in but no luck this time.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shields's guard now.
Williams passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Shields is looking to get back to full guard here but Williams has managed to pass to side control instead.
Shields in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Williams has control of Shields's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shields regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Williams avoids the attempt from Shields to control.
A nice elbow there by Williams.
Williams stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shields!
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Shields.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams stalks Shields and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shields's face. Shields staggers backwards, shaken.
Shields darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Shields tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Williams presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Williams.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields really wants to buck Williams off and get back to his feet.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Shields keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Williams controlling from mount.
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mark Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shields with a poor takedown
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shields's guard.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Williams tries to stand but Shields is controlling from the bottom.
Shields throws his legs up looking for a submission but Williams uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams controls the position.
Dan Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shields throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Vanhelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Vanhelvin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang tries to clinch but Vanhelvin moves out of range.
Lang moves in looking to clinch but Vanhelvin pushes him off.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanhelvin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vanhelvin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lang.
Lang misses with a takedown attempt - Vanhelvin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vanhelvin tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang tries for a takedown but Vanhelvin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lang looks for a takedown but Vanhelvin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanhelvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhelvin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vanhelvin misses with a double jab.
Lang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhelvin wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
Lang darts in trying to clinch
and Vanhelvin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanhelvin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lang counters with a head kick.
Lang tries for a takedown but Vanhelvin circles away easily
and Vanhelvin moves into the clinch.
Lang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanhelvin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Mark Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhelvin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang walks into a stiff left hand from Vanhelvin.
Vanhelvin throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to clinch
and Vanhelvin counters with a one-two to the body.
Vanhelvin tries to bum rush Lang with a series of wild strikes but Lang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lang gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanhelvin manages to get to full guard.
Lang stops Vanhelvin from standing up.
Vanhelvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vanhelvin looks gassed!
Lang postures up in Vanhelvin's guard and throws a big left but Vanhelvin blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanhelvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanhelvin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lang won't allow Vanhelvin to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vanhelvin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lang tries to clinch there but Vanhelvin circles away.
Vanhelvin leaves Lang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
Lang shoots in but Vanhelvin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lang tries to clinch up
and Vanhelvin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanhelvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanhelvin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lang throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanhelvin wants to get back to his feet but Lang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lang 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.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Lang lands a big head kick that sends Vanhelvin tumbling to the mat! Lang takes a step backwards and waves Vanhelvin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vanhelvin is rocked!
It looks like Melvin Vanhelvin has been cut.
Lang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vanhelvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Lang defending well as Vanhelvin loads up on a big left hand.
Vanhelvin seems to have recovered his senses.
Lang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vanhelvin counters by moving into the clinch.
Vanhelvin is working for takedown but Lang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lang dives in and grabs Vanhelvin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanhelvin pushes down on Lang's head and hops out.
Vanhelvin is breathing heavily.
Lang slips under a jab from Vanhelvin.
Mark Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanhelvin as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhelvin is looking to clinch.
Vanhelvin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lang throws a head kick that half lands.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanhelvin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mark Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanhelvin tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Lang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vanhelvin's head.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Vanhelvin's head but Vanhelvin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vanhelvin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vanhelvin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vanhelvin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Vanhelvin trying to control but Lang postures up.
Vanhelvin keeping hold of Lang's head, controlling as best he can.
Lang wants to free his trapped foot but Vanhelvin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vanhelvin is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanhelvin is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhelvin is not content to let Lang control the position.
Lang wants to pass to mount but Vanhelvin is defending the position.
Lang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lang lands a big head kick that sends Vanhelvin tumbling to the mat! Lang takes a step backwards and waves Vanhelvin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanhelvin pinned against the cage. Vanhelvin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lang shoots in but Vanhelvin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vanhelvin tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanhelvin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lang is trying to drag Vanhelvin to the mat but Vanhelvin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lang manages to end up in side control.
Vanhelvin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vanhelvin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lang working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Vanhelvin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lang drops Vanhelvin with a beautiful combination! Vanhelvin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lang is looking for the KO!
Lang is looking to clinch but Vanhelvin is avoiding it.
Lang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vanhelvin will feel that in the morning.
Lang throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Vanhelvin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Lang as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Vanhelvin is left battered and dazed whilst Lang and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Richardson's choice of entrance music: Got 2 have it(Dupri). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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24
203 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brodie Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blake Richardson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bruce.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Bruce moves out of range.
Richardson moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
A punch combination from Richardson misses.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Bruce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richardson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bruce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Blake Richardson has been cut.
Brodie Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruce.
Richardson looks gassed!
Bruce tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Bruce is looking to clinch.
Bruce lands with a cross.
Richardson tries to bum rush Bruce with a series of wild strikes but Bruce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Bruce misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Bruce moves out of range.
Bruce gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bruce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Richardson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Bruce.
Bruce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Richardson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Richardson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Blake Richardson's cut even more.
Bruce crunches a lovely knee into Richardson's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bruce.
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruce landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bruce lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce is working for takedown but Richardson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bruce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richardson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruce feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richardson's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce gets a clinch.
Bruce is stalling here.
Bruce tries to land a knee to the head but Richardson blocks with his arms.
Richardson avoids a wild elbow strike from Bruce.
Richardson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richardson tries for a takedown but Bruce manages to get underhooks.
Bruce avoiding damage.
Richardson can't break the clinch.
Bruce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Bruce to work.
Richardson tries to break free but Bruce pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce lands a body punch.
Bruce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bruce trying to land knees to the body.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruce is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce tries to land a knee to the head but Richardson blocks with his arms.
Richardson letting Bruce take a breather here.
Richardson blocks an elbow strike.
Bruce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richardson's efforts to push away.
Bruce lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruce digs a right hand into Richardson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richardson's gas tank.
Bruce is pushing Richardson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Bruce.
Bruce has Richardson pushed against the cage.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richardson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bruce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bruce controlling the action here for a moment.
Richardson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bruce.
Bruce tries to land a knee to the head but Richardson blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson blocks an elbow strike.
Richardson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richardson takes an elbow to the temple.
Bruce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Richardson goes for a takedown attempt but Bruce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Bruce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruce lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Richardson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Richardson wants to clinch
and Bruce counters by moving into the clinch.
Bruce makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richardson is pressed up against the cage. Bruce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richardson down to the mat. Richardson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bruce closes the distance and pushes Richardson back into the cage.
Bruce gets underhooks to prevent Richardson's takedown attempt.
Richardson fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Bruce.
Richardson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bruce is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richardson is defending well for now.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Bruce lands a shot to the body.
Bruce with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bruce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruce landing knees to the head.
Bruce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richardson's defenses.
The cut above Blake Richardson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Richardson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brodie Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Richardson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bruce gets through Richardson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruce lands an uppercut.
Bruce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richardson is trying to break free.
Bruce working Richardson over with knees to the body.
Richardson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bruce keeps control of Richardson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richardson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richardson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruce just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bruce presses Richardson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bruce stalls.
Bruce is trying to drag Richardson to the mat but Richardson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Richardson digs a right hand underneath Bruce's ribcage. Bruce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bruce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Bruce.
Richardson is trying to maintain a safe position but Bruce gets an underhook and turns Richardson into the cage.
Brodie Bruce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bruce gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bruce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bruce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Richardson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Bruce throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Richardson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Richardson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bruce displaying some good clinch control by pressing Richardson up against the cage.
Bruce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richardson's defenses.
Richardson working hard to break the clinch.
Bruce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richardson is trying to break free.
Bruce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richardson can do to turn this around?
Richardson working hard to break the clinch.
Bruce throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Bruce.
Bruce missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson takes an elbow to the temple.
Richardson wants a takedown but no success here.
Bruce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Richardson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruce takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Richardson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bruce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Richardson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bruce has double underhooks.
Bruce lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Richardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruce keeps control of Richardson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Richardson can't break the clinch.
Bruce tries for a takedown but Richardson manages to get underhooks.
Richardson breaks the clinch.
Brodie Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson throws a right hand that Bruce ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruce also avoids with ease.
Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
That's four 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.
Bruce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richardson counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Richardson.
Bruce gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bruce working aggressively here.
Bruce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richardson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bruce misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson avoiding damage as Bruce throws knees to the body.
Richardson tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruce avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Bruce dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Richardson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bruce thows a body shot but no joy.
Richardson looks to clinch
and Bruce counters with a low kick, right behind Richardson 's knee.
Richardson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Brodie Bruce has been cut.
Bruce tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Richardson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bruce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruce slips a jab and a cross from Richardson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richardson is defended easily by Bruce.
Bruce throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardson.
Bruce tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bruce counters with a thumping low kick.
Richardson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bruce. Bruce obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
Bruce avoiding damage.
Richardson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bruce to work.
Bruce lands a nice elbow.
Bruce landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bruce works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Bruce.
Bruce lands with a short shot to the head.
Richardson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bruce lands an elbow inside.
Bruce scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bruce lands a nice elbow.
Bruce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bruce is trying to trip Richardson. He has hold of a leg but Richardson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bruce persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce prevents Richardson from getting back to his feet.
Bruce decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Richardson, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruce darts in and clinches Richardson up against the cage.
Bruce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richardson tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Bruce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richardson wants to break free but Bruce has control.
Bruce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Richardson up against the cage.
Richardson managing to block the knees to the body from Bruce.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Richardson tries to circle away but Bruce has him pinned against the cage.
Richardson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bruce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bruce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Bruce.
Richardson wants a takedown but no success here.
Brodie Bruce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bruce landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bruce presses Richardson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Bruce.
Richardson looking to throw knees to the head but Bruce is blocking nicely.
Bruce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Richardson is looking to control Bruce's arms but Bruce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richardson has his back to the cage.
Bruce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bruce landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Richardson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Richardson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruce takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bruce keeps control of Richardson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Bruce.
Blake Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie Bruce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bruce 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 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Bruce!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell MonRoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Railio Gonbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MonRoe comes to the cage accompanied by Press Trigger (Mad Cobra). Mitchell MonRoe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell MonRoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Railio Gonbon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonbon slips a jab and a cross from MonRoe.
MonRoe misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
MonRoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
MonRoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonbon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MonRoe.
MonRoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonbon.
MonRoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MonRoe, as that shot connected.
It looks like Railio Gonbon has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MonRoe stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonbon. Gonbon gets slowly back to his feet.
MonRoe misses with a head kick.
Gonbon tries to clinch up.
MonRoe throws a head kick but Gonbon moves out of range.
Gonbon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MonRoe tries to avoid it but Gonbon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MonRoe to the ground. MonRoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mitchell MonRoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Railio Gonbon.
Gonbon defending well as MonRoe loads up on a big left hand.
MonRoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
MonRoe throws a head kick that half lands.
Gonbon blocks a head kick by MonRoe.
A combination from Gonbon does no damage.
MonRoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MonRoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonbon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MonRoe counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Gonbon! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by MonRoe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell MonRoe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Guccione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Pablo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Guccione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Pablo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guccione is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pablo keeps the fight on the outside.
Guccione closes the distance and clinches up with Pablo, looking for a takedown. Guccione pushes Pablo against the cage but Pablo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guccione closes the distance and clinches up with Pablo, looking for a takedown. Guccione pushes Pablo against the cage but Pablo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses.
Guccione takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pablo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guccione, pushing him back against the cage.
Pablo tries to pull guard but Guccione won't allow it.
Guccione turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pablo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guccione is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pablo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guccione's best efforts.
Pablo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pablo is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guccione is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pablo has his foot on Guccione's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guccione works his way back into a safe position though.
Pablo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pablo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Guccione postures up.
Guccione trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pablo throws a head kick but Guccione moves out of range.
Guccione keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guccione tries to clinch up
and Pablo counters with an outside leg kick.
Pablo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guccione tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pablo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guccione won't be happy with that.
Guccione gets back to half guard.
Guccione wants to control but Pablo is keeping busy.
Pablo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guccione controlling the position well.
Guccione tries to get to full guard but Pablo has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo controlling the pace.
Guccione is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guccione actively working from the bottom here.
Pablo trying to advance position but Guccione counters by regaining guard.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Guccione is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guccione has his takedown stuffed
letting Pablo counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Guccione misses with a takedown
and Pablo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guccione won't be happy with that.
Pablo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pablo wants to control but Guccione is keeping him busy.
Pablo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guccione has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pablo but great work by Guccione.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guccione taking a breather here.
Pablo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guccione's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablo is pressing down on Guccione's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guccione with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pablo is trying to control the position but Guccione postures up.
Pablo is looking to stand up but Guccione isn't so interested in that idea.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pablo tries to strike from the bottom.
Guccione is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guccione in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pablo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pablo clinches with his opponent.
Pablo scores with a shoulder strike.
Pablo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guccione's face.
Guccione throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pablo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guccione avoids it.
Pablo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guccione.
Guccione throws a punch but it's blocked by Pablo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guccione manages to break the clinch.
Pablo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guccione stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo moves into the clinch.
Pablo breaks the clinch.
Guccione throws the left hand but Pablo avoids the punch easily.
Ivan Guccione is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pablo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pablo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pablo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guccione is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Pablo.
Guccione lands a shoulder strike.
Guccione tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Guccione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guccione working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pablo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pablo lands an elbow that stopped Guccione in his tracks for a moment.
Pablo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pablo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guccione is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pablo trying to stall but Guccione improves his position.
Pablo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Guccione goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guccione misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pablo is working Guccione over against the cage.
Guccione has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pablo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guccione tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pablo counters with a one-two to the body.
Guccione wants to clinch but Pablo slips to the side
so Pablo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo content to stall in guard here.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Guccione is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Guccione misses with a takedown
and Pablo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guccione's guard now.
Pablo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Guccione keeps moving.
Guccione looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pablo stands up from Guccione's guard - Pablo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Guccione pushes Pablo up against the cage in a clinch.
Pablo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guccione walks away with a smile on his face. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guccione tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pablo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pablo cracks Guccione with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pablo misses with the combination.
Guccione tries for a takedown but Pablo circles away easily
and Pablo moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pablo.
Pablo successfully pulls guard.
Guccione in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guccione wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Guccione throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pablo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guccione wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Pablo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pablo, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pablo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guccione displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo.
Pablo throws the kick towards the body but Guccione avoids it.
Guccione moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pablo scores with a three punch combo!
Guccione fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Guccione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo throws a nice looking combination but Guccione bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pablo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pablo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guccione looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Guccione dodges the ground and pound from Pablo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guccione tries to improve position but can't.
Ivan Guccione has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo working the ground and pound from side control.
Pablo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guccione knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guccione tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Guccione gets back to half guard.
Pablo wants to stand up but Guccione is controlling the position.
Pablo thows a huge punch but Guccione dodges it nicely.
Juan Pablo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guccione blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pablo.
Pablo trying to mount his opponent but Guccione defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pablo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pablo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hwoarang Doo San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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198 lbs
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22
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hwoarang Doo San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Ritter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doo San but Doo San pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ritter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doo San sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doo San stuffs the takedown attempt from Ritter. Ritter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hwoarang Doo San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Ritter.
Ritter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ritter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doo San's half guard.
Ritter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ritter throwing shots but Doo San is blocking nicely.
Doo San is trying to maintain the position but Ritter is very close to passing his half guard.
Doo San moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doo San has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ritter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doo San swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doo San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doo San avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doo San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doo San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doo San wants to get back to his feet but Ritter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ritter blocks the body kick.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt - Doo San sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ritter slips under a jab.
Ritter dodges the punch combination from Doo San.
Doo San just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritter lands a right hook to the body.
Doo San is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doo San but Doo San pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ritter moves away from the strike by Doo San.
Ritter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doo San.
Doo San throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ritter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doo San swivels and escapes.
Ritter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doo San did well to prevent Ritter getting side control.
Ritter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doo San has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ritter is working away from the top position though.
Doo San on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doo San tries to get out of the position.
Doo San gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritter looking to pass the guard.
Ritter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ritter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ritter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doo San working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doo San scores with a body shot.
Doo San lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Doo San swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Ritter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ritter moves away from the strike by Doo San.
Doo San swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ritter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ritter drops an elbow to the side of Doo San's head.
Doo San is trying to get back to full guard.
Ritter wants to pass to mount but Doo San is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ritter works his way into side control.
Ritter working the ground and pound but Doo San is defending the strikes.
Check out the look on Ritter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo San is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Doo San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ritter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ritter working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doo San is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doo San gets back to half guard.
Ritter passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doo San taking shots to the head.
Doo San is looking to get to half guard.
Ritter trying to control but Doo San is having none of it.
Doo San is trying to escape the mount.
Ritter landing strikes from the mount and Doo San is in trouble!
Doo San gets back to half guard.
Doo San is staying active underneath Ritter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter is thwarting Doo San's attempts to control the position.
Ritter wants to take a breather but Doo San is having none of it.
Doo San tries to roll over but Ritter keeps him under control.
Ritter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doo San with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doo San tries to get to full guard but Ritter has control of the leg.
Ritter working Doo San over with strikes.
Hugo Ritter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ritter is thwarting Doo San's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doo San keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ritter.
Ritter is looking to take a break and control but Doo San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ritter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ritter trying to advance position but Doo San counters by regaining guard.
Doo San wants to sweep but no luck.
Ritter lands a couple of digs.
Ritter stands up over Doo San, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ritter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ritter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ritter thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Ritter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ritter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doo San sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ritter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doo San looks to land a right hand but Ritter moved out of range.
Doo San throws a good cross that connects.
Doo San misses with an uppercut.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch but Doo San swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doo San stuffs the takedown attempt from Ritter. Ritter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hwoarang Doo San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Ritter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo San fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doo San throws a hook but Ritter avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Doo San as Ritter shoots in.
Ritter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doo San throws out the jab.
Doo San thows a body shot but no joy.
Ritter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doo San circles away.
Hugo Ritter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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.
Ritter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doo San sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hwoarang Doo San is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doo San connects with the punch.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown but Doo San shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doo San throws a head kick but Ritter moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Doo San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ritter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doo San with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doo San cracks Ritter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ritter slips a straight right by Doo San.
Ritter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ritter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doo San sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ritter somewhat.
Good work by Ritter as he checks the leg kick.
Doo San scores with a punch to the head.
Doo San misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doo San is fending him off so far but Ritter persists. Nope, Doo San circles away and we're back to standing.
Ritter 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.
Doo San managing to control the position.
Doo San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doo San working a defensive guard here.
Doo San is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Doo San trying to keep a closed guard but Ritter is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hwoarang Doo San showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ritter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Ritter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Munroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munroe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ2nCGawrSY. Mike Shields will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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24
217 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Munroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Shields!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields is looking to score with low kicks.
Shields fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munroe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shields.
Munroe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Munroe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Munroe is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields with a jab.
Shields fakes the leg kick and cracks Munroe in the body.
Shields lands with a nice body kick.
Shields lands a big head kick that sends Munroe tumbling to the mat! Shields takes a step backwards and waves Munroe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bobby Munroe has been cut.
Munroe drops his hands momentarily and Shields needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Munroe just on the top of the head. Munroe drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Munroe - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire. Dillan has chosen We Will Rock You - Queen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Dillan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez lunges at Dillan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dillan's hand.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillan.
Dillan looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillan.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Dillan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillan is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez lands with a right that hurts Dillan. Dillan looks to clinch but Sanchez throws a short knee that drops Dillan. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Diego Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthieu Benoit is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthieu Benoit!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit tries to clinch up.
Grey lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Matthieu Benoit has been cut.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Grey misses with a looping right.
Benoit doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away.
Benoit thows a body shot but no joy.
Grey tries to bum rush Benoit with a series of wild strikes but Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Benoit throws out a loose jab but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses.
Benoit's corner calls for a 1-2. Benoit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grey slips a jab from Benoit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Benoit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grey counters with a right hand to the body.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grey avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Grey saw that one coming.
Matthieu Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey lands a body shot.
Benoit tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Benoit misses with a body shot
and Grey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grey misses the jab.
Benoit tries to clinch
enabling Grey to counter with a crisp jab.
Grey scores with a nice right hand.
Benoit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grey rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit cracks Grey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit wants to clinch
and Grey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Grey to counter with a crisp jab.
Grey misses with a few strikes there.
Benoit misses with a straight right.
Grey misses with a hook. Benoit ducked under it nicely.
Grey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
Grey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benoit looks to land a combination. Grey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit clinches but Grey breaks the clinch
and Grey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Benoit shoots and misses
and Grey counters with a series of strikes. Benoit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Benoit is looking to clinch.
Grey lands with an overhand left.
Grey swats away the attempt to clinch by Benoit.
Benoit forces Grey back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Benoit.
A shot in the inside from Benoit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grey is trying to break the clinch but Benoit has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Grey.
Benoit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grey up against the cage.
Grey manages to break the clinch.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Grey slips the punch.
A jab from Benoit does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit misses with a double jab
and Grey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey lands a jab-cross combination.
Grey leaves Benoit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthieu Benoit.
Benoit tries to clinch up
and Grey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Grey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Benoit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benoit misses with a shot to the body
and Grey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benoit thinking.
Benoit slips a jab and a cross from Grey.
Benoit misses with a few strikes there.
Benoit throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Grey counter with a right hand.
Benoit misses with a combination
and Grey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benoit.
Benoit just misses with a punch to the body.
Grey lands a head shot.
Grey staying out of range there.
Benoit tries to clinch
and Grey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey scores with a three punch combo!
Benoit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benoit tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey lands an overhand right.
Benoit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Matthieu Benoit's cut even more.
Wilson Grey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit moves into the clinch.
Grey tries to work over Benoit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benoit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey being controlled against the cage.
Benoit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit takes one on the button.
Benoit tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benoit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Benoit with the ground and pound but Grey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Benoit landing some decent shots from guard.
Benoit preventing the sweep.
Benoit trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey wriggles free and stands up.
Benoit tries to clinch up
and Grey counters with a three punch combo that has Benoit backing up. Benoit nods at Grey to acknowledge the strikes.
Grey slips a jab and a cross from Benoit.
Benoit walks into a straight right hand from Grey.
Oooh a lovely combination from Benoit sends Grey down but not out. Benoit dives into side control looking to finish.
Grey is rocked!
It looks like Wilson Grey has been cut.
Grey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Grey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benoit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit wants to control but Grey is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grey seems to have got his legs back now.
Benoit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benoit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Benoit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Grey dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Benoit darts in trying to clinch
and Grey counters with a stiff right hand.
Benoit wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Benoit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grey misses with a body shot.
Benoit fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benoit.
Benoit moves into range and clinches up with Grey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey breaks from the clinch.
Benoit tries to clinch up.
Benoit misses with a body shot
and Grey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benoit counters with a stiff right hand.
Benoit fails with the takedown
and Benoit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson Grey is winning the standup battle so far.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benoit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Grey counter with a right hand.
Grey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit misses with a jab to the body
letting Grey counter with a right hand.
Grey avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Benoit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Grey.
Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Benoit throws a sloppy body shot
and Grey counters with a nice body shot.
Benoit tries to clinch but Grey moves away
and Grey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benoit fails with the takedown
and Grey counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthieu Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson Grey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Grey.
Benoit instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grey fails to land.
Benoit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benoit misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benoit misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey.
Grey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benoit tries to land knees in the clinch but Grey avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benoit.
Benoit lands a shoulder strike.
Grey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey lands a hook that snaps the head of Benoit backwards.
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benoit walks into a left hand.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Grey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grey, 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... Wilson Grey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Thain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo comes to the cage accompanied by Ride of the Valkyries. Thain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cypress Hill: Insane In The Brain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd Thain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thain closes the distance and clinches up with Rambo, looking for a takedown. Thain pushes Rambo against the cage but Rambo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rambo's waist but Rambo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thain off to one side.
Rambo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rambo lands a slapping body shot.
Thain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Thain avoids them all with ease.
Thain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rambo circles away.
John Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Thain.
Rambo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rambo lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Todd Thain has been cut.
Thain looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rambo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo has closed the distance and engaged Thain in a clinch.
Rambo working hard to break the clinch.
Rambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thain gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rambo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rambo gets full guard.
Rambo pushes Thain off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rambo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rambo misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Thain with that takedown attempt.
Jab by Rambo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Rambo.
Rambo blocks a head kick by Thain.
Rambo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thain tries for a takedown but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Rambo.
Rambo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo connects with the punch.
Rambo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Thain to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Rambo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Rambo!
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