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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between kaila anne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kaila anne had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, kaila anne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
anne wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
anne tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but anne keeps working.
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
anne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
anne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but anne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a kimura here.
anne wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Roberts is trying to control. anne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
anne tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts is thwarting anne's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
anne has his takedown stuffed
and Roberts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
anne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
anne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roberts counters with a nice body shot.
anne shoots and misses
and Roberts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
Roberts advances position into side control!
Roberts has knee on belly and moves into mount.
anne is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts goes for an armbar but he's not got it… anne turns into him and now he's in Roberts's guard.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts has his foot on anne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. anne works his way back into a safe position though.
anne wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
anne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roberts pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kaila anne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
anne misses with a takedown attempt
so Roberts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roberts slips nicely into half guard.
Roberts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roberts wants to take a breather but anne is having none of it.
anne landing a few short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Roberts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
anne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roberts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but anne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
anne is looking for a triangle here but Roberts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
anne is looking for a sweep.
Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but anne is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but anne keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
anne can't do much from the bottom here.
anne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roberts passes to side control.
Roberts gets to mount! anne was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
anne flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
anne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roberts content just to control the position here.
anne tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Roberts avoids the attempt from anne to control.
Roberts controlling the pace for now.
anne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and anne is now in Roberts's guard. A big mistake from Roberts there, giving up the dominant position!
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
anne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
anne with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roberts is trying to keep anne in close.
anne is looking to advance position but Roberts has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
anne tries to hold on but Roberts postures up.
Roberts with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! anne has his hands clasped together but Roberts breaks the hold and anne is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Roberts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaylord Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Ferguson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaylord Butts!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Butts!
Butts tries to buck Ferguson off but he can't manage it.
Ferguson prevents Butts from getting the reversal.
Butts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferguson controlling the position easily from mount.
Butts tries to improve his position but instead Ferguson has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Butts's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Butts tries to roll but Ferguson sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Butts is really stuck here.
Butts breaks Ferguson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Butts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butts throws and elbow that misses. Ferguson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Butts's guard. Nice move by Ferguson!
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Butts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferguson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Butts.
Butts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Butts scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ferguson?
Butts landing strikes from the mount.
Butts landing punches.
Butts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Ferguson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Butts raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Butts connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferguson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Butts! Ferguson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gaylord Butts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aamakualenalena Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tellen Sliversun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by The Verve- Bittersweet Symphony. Sliversun comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Coldplay - Violet Hill kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aamakualenalena Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tellen Sliversun!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Sliversun.
A jab lands there for Sliversun.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Sliversun.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Sliversun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aamakualenalena Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sliversun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sliversun defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
Sliversun stalks Robinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robinson's face. Robinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Sliversun misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Sliversun.
Sliversun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sliversun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Sliversun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sliversun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Sliversun tries to pass.
Sliversun wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliversun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Robinson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sliversun doesn't defend quickly enough and Robinson has managed to lock this one up! Can Sliversun escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Robinson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aamakualenalena Robinson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonboj manise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong comes to the cage accompanied by Evil Scotsman. Tonboj manise struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tonboj manise looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tonboj manise!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kong lands in his opponent's guard.
manise looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kong trying to control but manise is working from the bottom.
manise is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kong defends well.
Kong advances position into side control!
Kong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kong moves into full mount!
Kong working for a submission but manise is keeping him at bay.
Kong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. manise can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
manise tries to improve his position but Kong has taken his back! Kong has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will manise tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kong pushes manise away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Kong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ariyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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284 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Zola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Ariyoshi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola takes one to the chin there.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ariyoshi.
Zola is looking to clinch.
Zola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ariyoshi lands an overhand right.
Ariyoshi is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Ariyoshi blocks the low kick.
Ariyoshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zola closes the distance but Ariyoshi moves to the side
and Ariyoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zola throws a chopping leg kick but Ariyoshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zola gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ariyoshi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariyoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Zola is retaining full guard.
Zola trying to keep a closed guard but Ariyoshi is proving a slippery customer.
Ariyoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Zola is retaining full guard.
Ariyoshi slips nicely into half guard.
Ariyoshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zola sees it coming and defends easily.
Ariyoshi is pressing down on Zola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zola is holding on for now.
Ariyoshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ariyoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Zola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ariyoshi is working for a submission of some sort.
Ariyoshi looks gassed!
Ariyoshi is pressing down on Zola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zola is holding on for now.
Ariyoshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ariyoshi is looking to pass Zola's guard but actually Zola recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariyoshi drops back looking for a leg! Zola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zola manages to kick Ariyoshi off! Ariyoshi jumps back into Zola's guard.
Zola controls Ariyoshi momentarily but Ariyoshi frees himself.
Ariyoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ariyoshi on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ariyoshi throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola clinches but Ariyoshi breaks the clinch
and Ariyoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Ariyoshi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ariyoshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zola has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ariyoshi but great work by Zola.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zola tries to stand but Ariyoshi is controlling his head.
Ariyoshi is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ariyoshi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zola tries a head kick but it misses.
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ariyoshi's sensitive parts.
JJ Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zola looks to clinch
enabling Ariyoshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ariyoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zola is looking to chop away at Ariyoshi's legs.
Zola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ariyoshi checks it well.
Zola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ariyoshi's calf.
Ariyoshi is breathing heavily.
Ariyoshi tries for a takedown but Zola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zola is looking to clinch.
Zola wants to clinch
and Ariyoshi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zola keeping full guard, as Ariyoshi tries to pass.
Zola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zola keeping full guard, as Ariyoshi tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ariyoshi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ariyoshi, into his guard.
Zola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ariyoshi's head.
Ariyoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zola is one step ahead there.
Ariyoshi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zola is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ariyoshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ariyoshi regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola wants to get back to his feet.
Zola is trying to control the action in half guard but Ariyoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ariyoshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ariyoshi is on top in guard.
Ariyoshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zola is keeping the position for now.
Ariyoshi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zola dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola wants to pass the guard but Ariyoshi is keeping the position.
Zola throwing strikes from guard but Ariyoshi blocks nicely.
Zola trying to control the position from guard on top but Ariyoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ariyoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ariyoshi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zola uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Zola dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ariyoshi slips a jab and a cross from Zola.
Ariyoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zola throws a head kick but Ariyoshi moves out of range.
Ariyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
JJ Zola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Zola thumps Ariyoshi with a low kick.
Ariyoshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zola momentarily.
Zola wants to clinch up but Ariyoshi keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola wants to clinch
and Ariyoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zola throws a right and a left that Ariyoshi avoids nicely.
Zola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Zola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ariyoshi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ariyoshi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ariyoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ariyoshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola is looking to reverse the position.
Zola is trying to control Ariyoshi's posture but Ariyoshi avoids it.
Ariyoshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zola wants to control but Ariyoshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ariyoshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ariyoshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zola sees it coming and defends easily.
Zola is defending against the submission attempts here by Ariyoshi.
Ariyoshi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ariyoshi tries to pass to full mount but Zola defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ariyoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Zola.
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 JJ Zola.
I think Zola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Zola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Popeye Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kanye West - Flashing Lights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Popeye Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Key!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Key keeps the fight on the outside.
Key swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion throws the left hand but Key avoids the punch easily.
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Key throws out the jab.
Key throws a low kick, looking for Orion's leg but Orion calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Key tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion wanted to stand there but Key had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Key looking to control.
Key might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orion kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Key throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Key dips to his left and cracks Orion with an uppercut!
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Key does no damage.
Key scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Key.
Key lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Popeye Orion has been cut.
Orion is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Key tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
Key thumps Orion with a low kick.
Key grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Orion takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Key cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Junior Key!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Parp Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Lange Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parp Cannon comes to the cage accompanied by Nile - Sacrifice Unto Sebek. Jimmy Lange Jnr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Parp Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Lange Jnr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parp Cannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parp Cannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lange Jnr fails with a takedown attempt.
Lange Jnr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parp Cannon but Parp Cannon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parp Cannon tries for a takedown but Lange Jnr circles away easily
and Lange Jnr counters with a takedown into side control.
Parp Cannon is trying to control Lange Jnr's posture but Lange Jnr avoids it.
Lange Jnr tries to get to his feet but Parp Cannon is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Lange Jnr in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange Jnr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Parp Cannon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lange Jnr is looking to take a break and control but Parp Cannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parp Cannon trying to control from the bottom.
Lange Jnr drops an elbow to the side of Parp Cannon's head.
Lange Jnr working Parp Cannon over with strikes.
Parp Cannon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lange Jnr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parp Cannon keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parp Cannon is looking to improve his position.
Lange Jnr trying to control from Parp Cannon's half guard. Parp Cannon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Parp Cannon has his hands on Lange Jnr's head, controlling the position.
Lange Jnr 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.
Lange Jnr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lange Jnr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lange Jnr showed some decent athleticism there.
Lange Jnr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parp Cannon sees it coming and defends easily.
Parp Cannon is not content to let Lange Jnr control the position.
Lange Jnr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parp Cannon's head.
Parp Cannon won't allow Lange Jnr to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Parp Cannon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parp Cannon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lange Jnr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parp Cannon is pulling down on Lange Jnr's head to control his posture.
Parp Cannon keeping full guard, as Lange Jnr tries to pass.
Parp Cannon keeping moving, preventing Lange Jnr from controlling successfully.
Lange Jnr content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lange Jnr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lange Jnr misses with a takedown attempt
and Parp Cannon counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Parp Cannon misses.
Parp Cannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lange Jnr manages to avoid it.
Lange Jnr shoots and misses
and Parp Cannon counters with an outside leg kick.
Parp Cannon misses with a double jab.
Lange Jnr with a poor takedown
and Parp Cannon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Daniel Parp Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lange Jnr.
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!
Parp Cannon misses with a double jab
and Lange Jnr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lange Jnr is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parp Cannon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lange Jnr prevents Parp Cannon from improving his position.
Lange Jnr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parp Cannon keeps working.
Parp Cannon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Parp Cannon is staying active underneath Lange Jnr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parp Cannon wants to get back to full guard.
Parp Cannon trying to control but Lange Jnr postures up.
Lange Jnr is looking to take a break and control but Parp Cannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parp Cannon wants to clinch.
Parp Cannon throws a head kick but Lange Jnr moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange Jnr has his takedown stuffed
and Parp Cannon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parp Cannon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Parp Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parp Cannon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parp Cannon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lange Jnr blocks a head kick by Parp Cannon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lange Jnr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lange Jnr.
Parp Cannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parp Cannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lange Jnr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lange Jnr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parp Cannon counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Parp Cannon dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lange Jnr fails with the takedown
letting Parp Cannon counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jimmy Lange Jnr has been cut.
Lange Jnr shoots and misses
and Parp Cannon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parp Cannon takes a swing at Lange Jnr's ribcage but misses.
Parp Cannon fails with the takedown
and Lange Jnr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lange Jnr looking to pass the guard.
Lange Jnr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parp Cannon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange Jnr tries to free his leg and advance position but Parp Cannon is retaining full guard.
Parp Cannon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lange Jnr's guard.
Lange Jnr trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parp Cannon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parp Cannon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parp Cannon slips nicely into half guard.
Parp Cannon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange Jnr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lange Jnr wants to control but Parp Cannon is keeping busy.
Parp Cannon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Parp Cannon is pressing down on Lange Jnr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lange Jnr is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parp Cannon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parp Cannon works his way into side control.
Parp Cannon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Parp Cannon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parp Cannon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Lange Jnr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parp Cannon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parp Cannon wants to control but Lange Jnr is keeping him busy.
Parp Cannon throws a strike aimed at the side of Lange Jnr's head but Lange Jnr avoids it well.
Parp Cannon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lange Jnr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Parp Cannon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parp Cannon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Parp Cannon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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169 lbs
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sullivan wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sullivan is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Sullivan defends it.
Sullivan is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sullivan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Sullivan fights it but they end up in guard.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McDonald pushing down on Sullivan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sullivan is looking to escape.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sullivan's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald advances to mount.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sullivan is looking to escape.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morris McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Sullivan saw that one coming.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sullivan forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
Sullivan is fighting off a takedown attempt but McDonald is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sullivan to the mat. Sullivan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan 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.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
McDonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sullivan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald advances nicely into full mount.
Sullivan can't escape the position.
McDonald working Sullivan over with strikes here.
The referee warns Sullivan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McDonald controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks Sullivan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sullivan tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald landing strikes, looking to finish!
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
Sullivan moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sullivan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sullivan's guard now.
Morris McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Sullivan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sullivan has gone for a leg lock! McDonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sullivan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is pushing down on Sullivan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sullivan is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Sullivan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sullivan sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
Sullivan wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sullivan has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Sullivan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stops Sullivan from getting back to his feet.
Sullivan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald with the ground and pound but Sullivan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
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.
McDonald won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sullivan wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
Morris McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paul Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morris McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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... Morris McDonald!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezio Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Quid is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Quid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezio Castillo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quid misses the shot to the body.
Quid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castillo.
Quid scores with a leg kick.
Quid lands a with a good body shot.
Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat.
Nice uppercut there from Quid.
An inside leg kick lands from Quid.
Quid scores with a one two! Castillo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Castillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quid pinned against the cage. Quid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnny Quid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Castillo.
Quid leaves Castillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Quid finds it's way through Castillo's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castillo looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castillo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quid defends it nicely.
Quid lands a nice hook to Castillo's body. Castillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quid lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Quid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castillo doesn't seem phased though.
Quid dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut!
Quid dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Quid does it's job there.
Quid punishes Castillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Quid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castillo's hands.
Quid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Quid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quid scores with a decent looking hook.
Castillo is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Castillo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Quid finish him?
Quid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Castillo seems to have recovered his senses.
Quid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quid stuns Castillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quid.
Quid cracks a nice hook into Castillo's ribs.
Castillo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Quid is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Castillo.
Quid scores with a decent looking hook.
Quid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnny Quid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quid with a nice cross.
Quid lands a jab.
Quid swinging wilding here.
Castillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castillo doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quid lands a glancing blow to the side of Castillo's head.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castillo.
Quid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castillo at a distance.
Quid throws out a powerful jab.
Castillo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quid lands with a cross.
Quid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castillo's head backwards.
Quid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Quid.
Castillo takes one on the button.
Castillo walks into a straight right hand from Quid.
Quid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quid lands with a hook. Castillo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Castillo drops his hands momentarily and Quid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castillo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quid defends it nicely.
Quid scores with a body shot.
Quid scores with a body shot.
Quid connects with a body shot.
Castillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Quid stuns Castillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quid lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quid.
Donk. Quid catches Castillo right on the button with a cross.
Quid cracks Castillo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quid scores with a nice strike.
Quid scores with a hook to the body. Castillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quid lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quid.
Quid jabs Castillo right on the nose. Castillo blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Quid there.
Castillo gets a takedown into half guard.
Castillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quid defending well though.
Quid keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Castillo seems content to control.
Castillo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quid preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Quid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo looking to pass the guard.
Quid is trying to keep Castillo in close.
Quid keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo wants to pass the guard but Quid is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quid controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castillo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castillo shoots in for a double leg but Quid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Quid.
Quid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castillo shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Quid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Castillo.
Quid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castillo at a distance.
Quid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quid dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut!
Quid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Quid.
Quid lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Castillo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castillo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quid finds it's way round the side to connect with Castillo's head.
Castillo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillo can do to turn this around?
Quid lands a jab to the head.
Castillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quid thuds a left hand into Castillo's body.
Quid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Quid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Quid digs a good hook to Castillo's body.
Castillo walks into a stiff left hand from Quid.
Quid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo walks into a stiff left hand from Quid.
Castillo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quid finds it's way round the side to connect with Castillo's head.
Quid works Castillo's body with a nice hook.
Castillo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Castillo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quid is positioning himself well to prevent Castillo advancing to mount.
Quid is staying active underneath Castillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Quid moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Castillo takes one to the chin there.
Ezio Castillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castillo fails with the takedown.
Castillo shoots for a takedown but Quid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Quid.
Quid lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castillo backs up against the cage.
Quid lands with a nice combination. Castillo backs away looking to recover.
Quid lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castillo.
Johnny Quid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Castillo.
Castillo drops his hands momentarily and Quid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quid.
Castillo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quid defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castillo dives in and grabs Quid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quid pushes down on Castillo's head and hops out.
Castillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castillo's head backwards.
Castillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quid.
Quid scores with a decent looking hook.
Castillo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quid lands with a hook. Castillo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quid lands a body shot.
Quid scores with a jab.
Quid lands with a right hand.
Quid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Quid lands with a hook. Castillo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Quid coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quid, as that shot connected.
Quid scores with the left hand. Castillo knows he should have avoided that one.
Quid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Castillo.
Castillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quid works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quid lands a jab-cross combination.
Quid scores with a hook to the body. Castillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnny Quid is winning the standup battle so far.
Quid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quid cracks Castillo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castillo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ezio Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown but Quid shows good takedown defense.
Quid connects with a body shot.
Quid scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Quid there.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quid dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut!
Quid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quid connects with a body shot.
Quid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quid leaves Castillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Quid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Castillo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Quid connects with a looping right hand.
Quid lands with a nice body punch.
Castillo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnny Quid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Quid as Castillo shoots in.
Quid connects with a crisp jab.
Quid scores with a punch to the head.
Quid lands a right hook to the body.
Quid cracks Castillo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quid punishes Castillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Quid works over Castillo's head and body with a nice combination.
Castillo moves forwards but Quid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quid stuffs the takedown.
Quid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castillo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quid digs a good body shot into Castillo's ribs.
Quid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castillo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quid works over Castillo's head and body with a nice combination.
Ezio Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quid jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Quid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Quid!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sikblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikblood has chosen Brotha Lynch Hung - Welcome 2 Your Own Death as his entrance music. Jimmy Sikblood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Jodoin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Sikblood!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jodoin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Jodoin misses.
Jodoin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sikblood.
Jodoin misses with a wild body shot.
Jodoin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sikblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jodoin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sikblood counters with a right hand to the body.
Sikblood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sikblood tries to close the distance and clinch but Jodoin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jodoin throws a sloppy body shot
and Sikblood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sikblood cracks a nice hook into Jodoin's ribs.
Nelson Jodoin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sikblood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikblood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sikblood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jodoin.
Jodoin is breathing heavily.
Sikblood lands a nice shot that snaps Jodoin's head back.
It looks like Nelson Jodoin has been cut.
Sikblood keeps the fight on the outside.
Jodoin checks a leg kick.
Jodoin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jodoin misses the body punch
and Sikblood counters with a left right combination that sends Jodoin crashing to the mat - Sikblood wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Jodoin out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Sikblood! Jimmy Sikblood retains his bantamweight title!
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