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Wartooth v Buscemi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Cheetham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Cheetham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Fisher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheetham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheetham tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fisher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheetham looking to stall.
Cheetham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheetham misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Fisher to work.
Cheetham is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheetham is working for takedown but Fisher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cheetham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Cheetham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheetham tries to pull guard but Fisher holds him up against the ropes and eventually Cheetham drops back down to his feet.
Cheetham is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheetham drags the fight down to the ground.
Cheetham wants to stand and escape but Fisher is having none of it.
Cheetham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fisher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cheetham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fisher has managed to get both his arms back between Cheetham's legs - danger averted.
Cheetham has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheetham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fisher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheetham is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Cheetham keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Cheetham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fisher!
Cheetham looking for a guillotine from mount but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher tries to hold on but Cheetham postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cheetham is staying active.
Fisher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cheetham throws some wild stikes that Fisher manages to avoid easily.
Cheetham prevents Fisher from getting the reversal.
Cheetham tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Fisher tries to hold on but Cheetham postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fisher working to try and regain half guard.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cheetham tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Fisher is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound.
Fisher can't escape the position.
Cheetham pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fisher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cheetham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheetham pulls his head out easily.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cheetham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Cheetham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cheetham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cheetham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cheetham darts in trying to clinch
and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Fisher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Fisher blocks a head kick by Cheetham.
Cheetham moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cheetham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fisher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cheetham can't get the takedown.
Cheetham pulls guard.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher trying to control but Cheetham is working from the bottom.
Fisher connects with a couple of short punches.
Cheetham looking for a guillotine here but Fisher defends easily.
Fisher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Cheetham keeps moving.
Fisher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fisher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cheetham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fisher passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fisher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Cheetham is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fisher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fisher working over Cheetham with some ground and pound. Cheetham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cheetham is defending against the submission attempts here by Fisher.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Cheetham defends the submission attempt.
Fisher passes to full mount!
Cheetham working to try and regain half guard.
Fisher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheetham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cheetham manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fisher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cheetham is looking to regain half guard here but Fisher keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheetham gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cheetham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fisher pulls his head out easily.
Fisher in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cheetham tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fisher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Fisher!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Pridmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Pridmore!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pridmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pridmore is defended easily by Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Pridmore moves out of range easily.
Pridmore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pridmore throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Pridmore was not able to check.
Pridmore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva moves out of range as Pridmore strikes.
Silva leaves Pridmore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pridmore moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Pridmore misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva is trying to stall.
Pridmore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pridmore blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pridmore is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the ropes.
Pridmore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Pridmore.
Pridmore blocks an elbow strike.
Pridmore blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pridmore dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Pridmore avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
Pridmore trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Pridmore improves position.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Pridmore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the ropes.
Pridmore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Pridmore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Pridmore looks gassed!
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Pridmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pridmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pridmore defends it nicely.
Pridmore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pridmore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pridmore is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva is looking to stand up but Pridmore won't let him.
Pridmore is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Pridmore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Pridmore on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working to tighten is grip on Pridmore's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pridmore has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Pridmore passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wanderlei Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Fofano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fofano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to City of Blinding Lights. Keith Higham will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stanley Fofano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keith Higham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higham walks into a straight right hand from Fofano.
Higham stuffs the takedown attempt from Fofano. Fofano gets slowly back to his feet.
Fofano shoots for a takedown but Higham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Higham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Higham has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Higham shoots and misses
and Fofano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Higham's guard.
Fofano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higham is keeping the position for now.
Higham wants to stand up but Fofano is controlling him.
Fofano tries to free his leg and advance position but Higham is retaining full guard.
Fofano passes Higham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham wants to get back to his feet.
Fofano wants to take a breather but Higham is having none of it.
Higham is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fofano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fofano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higham counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Fofano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Fofano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Higham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Higham working Fofano over with knees to the body.
Fofano is breathing heavily.
Fofano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Higham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fofano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Higham missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fofano tries to pull guard but Higham holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fofano drops back down to his feet.
Higham scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fofano avoids a wild elbow strike from Higham.
Higham misses with an elbow over the top.
Higham lands a knee to the body.
Higham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Higham lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Higham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fofano's brow.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.
Higham pushes off an throws an elbow but Fofano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Higham misses with an elbow over the top.
Higham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fofano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Higham wants to get up but he can't break Fofano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Higham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Higham stopping the sweep attempt from Fofano.
Higham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fofano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Higham!
Higham wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fofano tries to control but Higham wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higham is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fofano looking to control but Higham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fofano looking for a guillotine from mount but Higham is having none of it.
Fofano trying to control but Higham is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Higham 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.
Higham has closed the distance and engaged Fofano in a clinch.
Higham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Higham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fofano blocks an elbow strike.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fofano blocks the elbow strike.
Fofano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fofano is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higham pushes off an throws an elbow but Fofano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Higham misses with an elbow strike.
Higham misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Higham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fofano's brow.
Higham prevents Fofano from breaking the clinch.
Fofano is trying to drag Higham to the mat but Higham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Fofano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fofano avoids a wild elbow strike from Higham.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Higham misses with an elbow over the top.
Fofano blocks an elbow strike from Higham.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Higham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fofano's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Higham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fofano's brow.
Fofano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fofano avoids a wild elbow strike from Higham.
Higham lands an elbow inside.
Higham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Higham.
Higham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Higham pushes off an throws an elbow but Fofano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fofano takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Stanley Fofano has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Higham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fofano's brow.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fofano blocks an elbow strike from Higham.
Fofano blocks the elbow strike.
Higham misses with an elbow over the top.
Higham pushes off an throws an elbow but Fofano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Higham lands a damaging elbow.
Fofano has had enough of the clinch but Higham keeps him there for the moment.
Fofano blocks the elbow strike.
Higham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fofano is trying to drag Higham to the mat but Higham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Higham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fofano is working for takedown but Higham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Higham is pressed up against the ropes. Fofano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Higham down to the mat. Higham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Higham tries to clinch but Fofano moves away
and Fofano counters with a shoot takedown. Higham fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higham has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fofano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham wants to clinch but Fofano slips to the side
and Fofano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Higham shoots in but Fofano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fofano fails with the takedown
and Higham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Higham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Higham clinches but Fofano breaks the clinch
and Fofano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fofano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higham wants to stand but Fofano is controlling the position.
Fofano wants to control from the top but Higham keeps moving.
Fofano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Higham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Higham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Higham!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higham decides to stand back up.
Fofano swats away the attempt to clinch by Higham.
Fofano has his takedown stuffed
and Higham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fofano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Higham escapes and throws Fofano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higham stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Higham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Fofano's cut.
That's time! Fofano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Higham scores a takedown into full mount!
Fofano is trying desperately to improve position.
Keith Higham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higham gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Higham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higham escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab by Fofano.
Fofano keeps the fight on the outside.
Fofano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fofano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fofano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fofano prevents Higham from getting back to his feet.
Fofano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higham wants to stand but Fofano is controlling the position.
Higham is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fofano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fofano won't allow Higham to get back to his feet.
Fofano looking to sit in guard and control but Higham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fofano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fofano looks for a takedown but Higham sprawls well.
Higham wants to clinch but Fofano slips to the side
and Fofano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Higham's guard.
Fofano looking to pass the guard.
Higham wriggles free and stands up.
Higham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fofano, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fofano avoids the elbow strike from Higham, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Higham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fofano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stanley Fofano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fofano avoids it.
Keith Higham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Higham misses with an elbow over the top.
Higham is pressed up against the ropes. Fofano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Higham down to the mat. Higham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Higham tries to clinch but Fofano moves away
and Fofano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fofano is working for a kimura but Higham is defending it quite comfortably.
Fofano stops Higham from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fofano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fofano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Higham sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stanley Fofano.
I think Higham 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... Keith Higham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Soule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Soule!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toby Baxter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter misses with a series of wild punches.
Baxter misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soule.
Soule throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxter counters with a series of strikes. Soule will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soule.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter swinging wilding here.
Soule misses with a combination
and Baxter counters with a two punch combo.
Donk. Baxter catches Soule right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Baxter as Soule shoots in.
Soule falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Baxter counter with a right hand.
Baxter lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sam Soule has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soule.
Baxter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter misses with a double jab
and Soule counters with a single leg into guard. Baxter didn't expect that.
Soule wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Soule tries to free his leg and advance position but Baxter is retaining full guard.
Soule drops back looking for a leg! Baxter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baxter manages to kick Soule off! Soule jumps back into Baxter's guard.
Baxter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soule won't allow Baxter to get back to his feet.
Soule is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baxter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baxter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baxter throws a right and a left that Soule avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Baxter both land. Nice combination.
Baxter misses with a combination
and Soule counters with a three punch combo that has Baxter backing up. Baxter nods at Soule to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Baxter.
Baxter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soule throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxter counters with a left and a right that stings Soule.
Soule throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baxter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxter misses with a few strikes there.
Soule is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Baxter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Soule's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soule throws a combination that misses
and Baxter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baxter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Soule avoids it well.
Soule misses with a combination
and Baxter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Toby Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Soule avoids it well.
Sam Soule is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baxter tries to bum rush Soule with a series of wild strikes but Soule uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soule slips under a jab from Baxter.
Soule showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baxter.
Baxter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soule throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Soule avoids it well.
Soule could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soule counters with a takedown into side control.
Baxter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Soule is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baxter wants to get back to his feet but Soule drags him back down.
Soule tries for a kimura but Baxter is defending well.
Baxter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baxter pushes Soule off looking to stand but Soule dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soule is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Baxter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baxter wants to get back to his feet.
Soule controlling the pace.
Soule is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baxter is just riding it out for now. Soule eventually gives up the hold.
Soule passes to side control.
Baxter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Soule tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter is trying to buck Soule off.
Soule trying to control the position but Baxter is working away.
Soule thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baxter is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baxter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Soule is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Soule dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Soule's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Baxter misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter misses with a wild combination.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Baxter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baxter misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soule misses with a series of wild punches.
Soule throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Baxter to counter with a crisp jab.
Soule misses with a double jab
and Baxter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baxter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soule.
Soule throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baxter counters with a left and a right that stings Soule.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soule dodges the punch combination from Baxter.
Toby Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soule has time to react.
Baxter works over Soule's head and body with a nice combination.
Baxter misses with the combination.
Soule fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
Baxter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baxter misses with a series of wild punches.
Soule fails with a takedown attempt.
Soule throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Baxter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soule backs up against the ropes.
Soule shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baxter defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Soule. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Baxter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baxter 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 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Baxter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Starsmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and THE HULK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Starsmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, THE HULK!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starsmore scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like THE HULK has been cut.
Starsmore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from HULK.
Starsmore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt HULK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starsmore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Starsmore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Starsmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Starsmore throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh HULK colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Starsmore as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and HULK is left battered and dazed whilst Starsmore and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Starsmore!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Medway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Morgan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Medway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Morgan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a series of punches but Medway moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Medway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Medway tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Medway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Medway is looking to clinch.
Medway tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan wants to clinch but Medway slips to the side
and Medway counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Medway.
Medway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Medway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway has Morgan pressed against the ropes, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Medway has the dominant position.
Medway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Morgan.
Morgan is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Medway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Medway landing knees to the head.
Morgan wants a takedown.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Medway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Medway clinches up against the ropes.
Medway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Medway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Medway holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Medway throws a head punch that misses.
Medway lands with a right to the head.
Medway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Medway clinches up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medway.
Medway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medway.
Morgan looks gassed!
Medway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Medway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Medway.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Medway.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Medway.
Medway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Medway to work.
Medway throws a head punch that misses.
Medway has Morgan pressed against the ropes, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Medway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Medway as Morgan tries to tie him up.
Medway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Medway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Medway.
Medway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from Medway.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Medway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medway pushes off an throws an elbow but Morgan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Medway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
Medway lands an elbow inside.
Medway lands with a right to the head.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from Medway.
Medway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medway.
Medway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Medway is pushing Morgan up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Medway.
Medway misses with an elbow strike.
Medway lands with a right to the head.
Medway misses with a knee to the head.
Medway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morgan up against the ropes.
Medway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Medway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Medway is struggling to control the position.
Medway tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Medway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Medway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway lands a left hand.
Medway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morgan up against the ropes.
Medway lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Medway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Medway is working Morgan over against the ropes.
Medway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Medway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Medway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Morgan wants to break free but Medway has control.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Medway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morgan's brow.
Morgan looking for a takedown.
Andrew Medway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Morgan.
Medway scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
A short left from Medway.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medway.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from Medway.
A shot in the inside from Medway.
Medway is working Morgan over against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Medway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Medway lands a left hand.
Medway lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Medway throws an elbow but misses.
Medway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Medway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has Medway pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Medway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Medway lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morgan dodges an elbow strike from Medway.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medway.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Medway throws an elbow but misses.
Medway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway lands a nice uppercut.
Medway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Medway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Medway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Medway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Medway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Medway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan tries to circle away but Medway has him pinned against the ropes.
Medway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Medway lands with a light punch inside.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Medway pushes Morgan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Medway.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan blocks the elbow strike.
Medway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medway.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medway.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Medway dominated that round.
That's time! Medway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Medway wants to clinch.
Medway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Medway pushes off an throws an elbow but Morgan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Medway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Medway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Medway is controlling him.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Medway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Medway looking to slow down the pace here.
Medway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Medway.
Medway pushes Morgan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medway connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morgan's face.
A short right from Medway.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Medway rushes Morgan and presses him up against the ropes.
Medway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan blocks the elbow strike.
Medway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Medway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Medway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Medway cracks Morgan with a nice body shot.
Medway throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan gets through Medway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medway stalling.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Medways head.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Medway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Medway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Medway keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Medway.
Medway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrew Medway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Medway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Medway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Medway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Medway lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Medway.
Medway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Medway.
Medway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morgan blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Medway.
Medway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway is pushing Morgan up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Medway throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medway has him pressed against the ropes.
Medway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morgan blocks an elbow strike from Medway.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Medway has him pressed against the ropes.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Medway.
Medway lands a shoulder strike.
Morgan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morgan tries to circle away but Medway has him pinned against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Medway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Medway.
Medway lands with a left to the head.
Medway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Medway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Medway lands with a left to the head.
Medway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medway has him pressed against the ropes.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Medway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan blocks the elbow strike.
Medway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Morgan managing to block the knees to the body from Medway.
Medway lands a body shot.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Medway taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medway lands a nice uppercut.
Medway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Medway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morgan's defenses.
Medway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Medway lands with a light punch inside.
Medway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medway.
Medway trying to stall but Morgan improves his position.
Morgan blocks an elbow strike.
Medway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Medway.
Medway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Medway has him pressed against the ropes.
Medway scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Medway has the dominant position.
Medway lands with a light punch inside.
Medway avoiding damage.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Medway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Medway tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Medway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Medway landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medway presses Morgan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medway.
A short left from Medway.
Medway lands an uppercut.
Morgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Medway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Medway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Medway blocking some punches.
Medway blocking some punches.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Medway lands with a left to the head.
Medway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Medway gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morgan wants to break free but Medway has control.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Medway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medway scores with a shoulder strike.
Medway gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Medway.
Medway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan being controlled against the ropes.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Medway dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Medway has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Medway backwards.
Medway misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Medway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Medway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Medway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Morgan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Medway's brow.
Medway scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Medway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morgan as Medway tries to tie him up.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Medway won't allow it.
Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Medway has the dominant position.
Medway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Medway keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Medway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Medway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Medway lands with a short shot to the head.
Medway is trying to maintain a safe position but Morgan gets an underhook and turns Medway into the ropes.
Medway lands an uppercut.
Medway pushes off an throws an elbow but Morgan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Medway has the dominant position.
Morgan can't get the takedown.
Medway lands an uppercut.
A short right from Medway on the inside.
Medway lands with a right to the head.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Medway has him pressed against the ropes.
Medway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Medway lands an uppercut.
Medway pushes off an throws an elbow but Morgan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Morgan is looking to break free of the clinch but Medway has double underhooks.
Medway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway lands a left hand.
Medway looking to stall.
Medway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medway lands with a left to the head.
Medway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Medway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Medway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Medway.
A shot in the inside from Medway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from Medway.
A short left from Medway.
Medway scores with a shoulder strike.
Medway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Medway lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Medway.
Medway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Medway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medway has him pressed against the ropes.
Medway pushes off an throws an elbow but Morgan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Medway misses with a knee strike.
Medway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Medway as Morgan tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Medway.
Medway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Medway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morgan's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Medway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan wants to break free but Medway has control.
Medway lands a shoulder strike.
Medway lands a shoulder strike.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Medway controls his hands.
Medway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Medway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head.
Morgan dodges an elbow strike from Medway.
Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medway is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Medway.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Medway wants to stall.
Medway lands a nice uppercut.
Medway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Medway stalling.
A short uppercut from Medway.
Still in the clinch, Medway scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Medway.
Medway keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan is trying to drag Medway to the mat but Medway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Andrew Medway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Morgan.
Morgan takes an elbow to the temple.
Medway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Medway is struggling to control the position.
Medway stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Medway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morgan blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Medway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morgan's brow.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Medway has him pressed against the ropes.
Medway lands a left hand.
Medway lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medway stalling in the clinch but Morgan improves position.
Morgan wants to break free but Medway has control.
Medway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medway.
Medway misses with an elbow over the top.
Medway scores with a shoulder strike.
Medway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morgan can't break the clinch.
Medway trying to stall but Morgan improves his position.
Medway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Medway misses with an elbow over the top.
Medway just leaning against Morgan, taking a breather.
Medway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morgan is keeping busy.
Medway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrew Medway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Medway moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Medway lands an uppercut.
Medway lands an uppercut.
Morgan avoiding damage as Medway throws knees to the body.
Medway stalling in the clinch.
Chris Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medway misses with an elbow over the top.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Medway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Medway, 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... Andrew Medway!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keno Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Jauncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jauncey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Hard Road - Hilltop Hoods. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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201 lbs
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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 Montreal, Keno Mellberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kane Jauncey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jauncey dives in and grabs Mellberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mellberg pushes down on Jauncey's head and hops out.
Jauncey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jauncey prevents Mellberg from escaping the position.
Mellberg can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Jauncey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mellberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jauncey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mellberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jauncey.
Jauncey scores with punches from side control.
Jauncey prevents Mellberg from escaping the position.
Jauncey is looking to take a break and control but Mellberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mellberg is trying to control Jauncey's posture but Jauncey avoids it.
Mellberg is pushing Jauncey's head away, looking to escape. Jauncey manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauncey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mellberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jauncey but great work by Mellberg.
Mellberg wants to control but Jauncey is keeping him busy.
Jauncey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jauncey is trying to reverse the position but instead Mellberg has taken his back - oops!
Jauncey is trying to shake Mellberg off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Mellberg won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Horrible takedown by Jauncey or perhaps it was just good defense by Mellberg which made him look bad.
Mellberg scores with a hook to the body. Jauncey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mellberg misses with a double jab.
Jauncey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keno Mellberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jauncey.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mellberg.
Jauncey looks gassed!
Jauncey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Mellberg has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mellberg decides to stand back up. Mellberg steps back and let's Jauncey get back to his feet.
Mellberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mellberg misses with a head kick.
Jauncey tries for a takedown but Mellberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jauncey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mellberg.
Keno Mellberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jauncey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jauncey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown by Mellberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Jauncey which made him look bad.
Mellberg shoots in for a double leg but Jauncey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jauncey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mellberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mellberg stuffs the takedown.
Mellberg wants to clinch.
Mellberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jauncey is defended easily by Mellberg.
Mellberg connects with the punch.
Mellberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Jauncey checks a leg kick nicely.
Jauncey fails with a takedown attempt.
Mellberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jauncey is rocked!
Mellberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mellberg does no damage.
Mellberg throws a right hand that Jauncey ducks under and follows up with a left that Jauncey also avoids with ease.
Jauncey shoots in for a double leg but Mellberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mellberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mellberg stops Jauncey from standing up.
Mellberg 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.
Mellberg stands up and waves to Jauncey to follow him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jauncey tries to move into range but Mellberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mellberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jauncey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mellberg's waist but Mellberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jauncey off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keno Mellberg dominated that round.
That's time! Mellberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mellberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jauncey counters with a shoot takedown. Mellberg fights it but they end up in guard.
Jauncey is standing up over Mellberg. Mellberg looks to escape but Jauncey dives into side control.
Mellberg prevents Jauncey from improving position.
Jauncey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mellberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Mellberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Jauncey crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Jauncey.
Jauncey is chipping away with strikes.
Jauncey tries to score with some ground and pound. Mellberg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jauncey is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauncey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kane Jauncey has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jauncey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mellberg lands a two punch combo.
Mellberg throws a nice looking combination but Jauncey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jauncey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mellberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Mellberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jauncey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jauncey fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jauncey is defended easily by Mellberg.
Jauncey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mellberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mellberg wants to control from the top but Jauncey keeps moving.
Mellberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jauncey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mellberg closes the distance but Jauncey moves to the side
and Jauncey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mellberg's guard now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mellberg wants to stand up but Jauncey is controlling him.
Mellberg keeping full guard, as Jauncey tries to pass.
Jauncey working some strikes from top position.
Jauncey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jauncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mellberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jauncey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mellberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jauncey.
Keno Mellberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jauncey.
Jauncey can't get the takedown.
Mellberg is trying to break the clinch but Jauncey is controlling him.
Jauncey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mellberg's efforts to push away.
Mellberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mellberg tries to break the clinch but Jauncey is controlling the position.
Mellberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mellberg looks to land a body kick but Jauncey moved away.
Mellberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mellberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jauncey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jauncey wants to take a breather but Mellberg manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jauncey.
Jauncey looking to sit in guard and control but Mellberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mellberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mellberg throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mellberg preventing the sweep.
Jauncey wants to stand but Mellberg is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kane Jauncey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mellberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jauncey counters with a single leg into guard. Mellberg didn't expect that.
Mellberg keeping full guard, as Jauncey tries to pass.
Mellberg keeping moving, preventing Jauncey from controlling successfully.
Jauncey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jauncey is pushing down on Mellberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mellberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Jauncey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mellberg wants to get back to his feet.
Jauncey wants to stand up but Mellberg has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mellberg is trying to maintain the position but Jauncey is very close to passing his half guard.
Jauncey with the ground and pound but Mellberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mellberg wants to stand but Jauncey is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg kicks Jauncey off and gets to his feet.
Jauncey scores with a takedown into Mellberg's guard.
Jauncey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mellberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mellberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mellberg wants to stand and escape but Jauncey is having none of it.
Jauncey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mellberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jauncey stands up over Mellberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mellberg wants to stand and escape but Jauncey is having none of it.
Mellberg wants to sweep here but Jauncey controlling him for the moment.
Jauncey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mellberg is keeping the position for now.
Jauncey working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jauncey.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mellberg tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mellberg.
Jauncey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mellberg sprawls well. Mellberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jauncey gets slowly back to his feet.
Mellberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mellberg stands up out of the half guard.
Jauncey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mellberg's head.
Mellberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jauncey at a distance.
Mellberg throws a right and a left that Jauncey avoids nicely.
Jauncey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mellberg circles away.
Mellberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jauncey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mellberg is looking to control Jauncey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mellberg avoid being mounted?
Mellberg wants to improve his position but Jauncey is controlling well.
Mellberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jauncey is trying to control the action in half guard but Mellberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mellberg is trying to stand.
Jauncey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mellberg wants 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.
Mellberg looks to clinch
and Jauncey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jauncey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jauncey wants to pass the guard but Mellberg is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jauncey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mellberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jauncey is controlling him.
Jauncey postures up.
Mellberg wants to stand but Jauncey is controlling the position.
Jauncey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mellberg is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mellberg keeping moving, preventing Jauncey from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Jauncey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jauncey 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... Kane Jauncey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giles Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giles Edwards!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Downs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Edwards looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Downs has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Edwards is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Downs yanks on the arm and Edwards is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Downs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Downs!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Diccico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIZZLA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Diccico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RIZZLA !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diccico as he avoids it easily.
Diccico closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming to the mat! manages to get full guard.
looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diccico puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
tries to get to full guard but Diccico has control of the leg.
looking for subs from the bottom but Diccico mounts him!
wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
turns into Diccico and is now in his guard.
Diccico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from .
Diccico 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.
tries to free his leg and advance position but Diccico is retaining full guard.
has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diccico manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now has Diccico in his guard.
Diccico won't allow to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diccico would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diccico is aware though and is defending well.
looks gassed!
Diccico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diccico drops back looking for a leg! is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and manages to kick Diccico off! Diccico jumps back into 's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diccico can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diccico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diccico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diccico passes into side control.
is looking to reverse the position.
is trying to control Diccico's posture but Diccico avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diccico has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Diccico shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with but pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
has managed to clinch.
changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diccico fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from .
Patrick Diccico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RIZZLA .
tries for a takedown but Diccico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diccico fails with a takedown attempt.
fails to land with a series of punches.
showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diccico.
Diccico shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diccico slaps away a takedown attempt from , before circling back to the center of the mat.
fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diccico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
tries for a takedown but Diccico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diccico tries to clinch there but circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diccico tries to clinch there but circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diccico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
fails to land the takedown.
avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diccico shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
is trying to control but can't.
gets back to full guard.
is working an open guard so Diccico takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diccico is looking to clinch.
will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Diccico dominated that round.
That's time! Diccico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diccico tries to clinch up.
shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diccico is trying to defend but finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diccico wants to get back to his feet.
thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diccico's head.
wants to free his trapped foot but Diccico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
is working for a submission of some sort.
is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diccico still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diccico has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
is looking to reverse the position.
Diccico thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
is trying to improve his position.
can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diccico is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, has escaped the position, nice work there.
regains half guard.
Diccico prevents from improving his position.
Diccico is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diccico.
actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diccico prevents from improving his position.
Diccico is pressing down on 's thigh, looking to free his foot. is holding on for now.
Diccico is sneakily working for an arm triangle but sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
gets full guard.
is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
pushes Diccico off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
fails with a takedown attempt.
keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from is defended easily by Diccico.
Diccico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from .
Patrick Diccico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RIZZLA .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
circles away from the clinch attempt
and decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diccico's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RIZZLA 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! This is the final round!
Diccico tries to clinch but moves away
and holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diccico is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
has clasped his hands together around Diccico's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
throwing shots but missing, from side control.
goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diccico rolls with the submission and now he's on top in 's guard! Nice work there by Diccico!
looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diccico stops from standing up.
Diccico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
looking to control but Diccico passes into half guard.
is trying to get back to full guard.
Diccico passes to side control.
is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
is not content to let Diccico control the position.
wants to control but Diccico postures up.
Diccico stands up and beckons to his feet.
Diccico closes the distance but moves to the side
and counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diccico is pressed up against the ropes. has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diccico down to the mat. Diccico avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diccico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diccico napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diccico is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
is trying to get an arm triangle but Diccico is defending well.
is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diccico has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diccico sneaks back into half guard.
seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diccico wants to control but is keeping busy and won't allow it.
is trying to control the action in half guard but Diccico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diccico is trying to get back to full guard.
Diccico tries to kick off but keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diccico wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diccico was covering up waiting for the punch and finishes the takedown easily into guard.
drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diccico manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now has Diccico in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
RIZZLA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think 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... RIZZLA !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toki Wartooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wartooth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Murmaider. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toki Wartooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Buscemi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buscemi gets a takedown into half guard.
Buscemi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wartooth is looking for a sweep. Buscemi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buscemi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wartooth moves into full guard.
Buscemi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wartooth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wartooth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wartooth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buscemi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buscemi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buscemi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wartooth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buscemi's head.
Buscemi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wartooth pulls his head out easily.
Buscemi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wartooth.
Wartooth prevents Buscemi from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Buscemi misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wartooth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wartooth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wartooth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wartooth.
Buscemi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buscemi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wartooth pinned against the cage. Wartooth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buscemi looks gassed!
Buscemi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wartooth's waist but Wartooth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buscemi off to one side.
Wartooth catches Buscemi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Buscemi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wartooth finds it's way round the side to connect with Buscemi's head.
Buscemi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buscemi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wartooth as he jumps to the side.
Toki Wartooth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Buscemi.
Wartooth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wartooth.
Wartooth lands a jab to the nose.
Buscemi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wartooth lands a jab to the nose.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buscemi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wartooth - the referee stops the clock and Buscemi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wartooth. Buscemi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Wartooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Wartooth.
Nice uppercut there from Wartooth.
Wartooth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wartooth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wartooth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wartooth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wartooth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wartooth lands a body shot.
Wartooth thumps Buscemi with a low kick.
Wartooth feints and then cracks Buscemi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buscemi down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Wartooth.
Buscemi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wartooth fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Buscemi out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Toki Wartooth!
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FIGHT
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