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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between randy bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Slanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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199 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, randy bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wang Slanger!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Slanger - that will leave a mark!
Slanger clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slanger obliges.
bain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slanger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
bain takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like randy bain has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Slanger.
bain is breathing heavily.
bain is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slanger gets underhooks to prevent bain's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for randy bain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slanger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from bain.
Slanger lands an elbow inside.
bain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slanger pulls his leg out and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slanger.
Slanger lands a head kick!
bain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
randy bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slanger throws a head kick that bain semi-blocks.
randy bain's cut is getting worse.
Good leg kick by Slanger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slanger clinches up with bain and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain takes an elbow to the temple.
Slanger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
randy bain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slanger is pushing bain up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slanger lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, randy bain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at randy bain's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wang Slanger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lydell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Matt King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Lydell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lydell tries to clinch up.
Lydell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chuck Lydell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lydell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King lands a big head kick that sends Lydell tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves Lydell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lydell is rocked!
It looks like Chuck Lydell has been cut.
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!
King seems to be stalking Lydell here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Lydell drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexi Reid!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Moxon with that takedown attempt.
Reid moves forwards but Moxon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moxon motions for Reid to come forward. Moxon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moxon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reid pinned against the cage. Reid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxon.
Moxon misses with the combination.
Moxon shoots in for a double leg but Reid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Moxon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reid leaves Moxon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Moxon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxon throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reid stuffs the takedown.
Moxon misses with a series of wild punches.
Moxon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moxon misses the jab.
Reid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moxon.
Moxon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reid pinned against the cage. Reid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moxon is breathing heavily.
Moxon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reid has managed to clinch.
Reid lands an elbow that stopped Moxon in his tracks for a moment.
Reid misses with an elbow over the top.
Moxon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike from Reid.
Reid lands an elbow inside.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Reid misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reid throws an elbow but misses.
Moxon breaks from the clinch.
Moxon misses the jab.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown but Reid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moxon.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Moxon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon tries to keep at a distance but Reid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moxon's brow.
Moxon blocks the elbow strike.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reid throws an elbow but misses.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moxon's brow.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid lands an elbow that stopped Moxon in his tracks for a moment.
Moxon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid throws an elbow that misses.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reid pushes off an throws an elbow but Moxon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Moxon blocks the elbow strike.
Moxon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid throws an elbow that misses.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.
Reid lands an elbow just above Moxon 's eye.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike.
Moxon lands with a short shot to the head.
Moxon is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moxon breaks the clinch.
Moxon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reid is able to avoid easily.
Moxon misses with a wild body shot.
Moxon fails with a takedown attempt.
Reid wants to clinch.
Moxon misses with a takedown attempt - Reid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Moxon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Reid 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.
Moxon misses with a looping right.
Moxon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Moxon with that takedown attempt.
Moxon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moxon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reid's waist but Reid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moxon off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reid wants to clinch up but Moxon keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reid stuffs the takedown attempt from Moxon. Moxon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxon circles away.
Reid avoids the body shot from Moxon.
Moxon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Reid as Moxon shoots in.
Reid tries to clinch up but Moxon circles away and keeps his distance.
Moxon throws a sloppy head kick and Reid moves out of range easily.
Reid tries to clinch up.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reid as he jumps to the side.
Reid has Moxon up against the ropes in a clinch.
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.
Reid lands an elbow that stopped Moxon in his tracks for a moment.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike.
Reid lands a nice elbow.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike from Reid.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moxon blocks the elbow strike.
Reid lands an elbow inside.
Moxon dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moxon's brow.
Moxon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moxon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reid moves out of range as Moxon strikes.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reid wants to clinch up but Moxon keeps it at a distance.
Reid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moxon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reid.
Moxon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reid swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Moxon or perhaps it was just good defense by Reid which made him look bad.
Reid doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxon circles away.
Reid tries to clinch up but Moxon circles away and keeps his distance.
Reid is looking to clinch.
Moxon misses with a looping right.
Moxon tries for a takedown but Reid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reid tries to clinch but Moxon moves out of range.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Reid wants to clinch up but Moxon keeps it at a distance.
Reid wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Reid. No joy for Moxon on that attempt.
Reid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Moxon avoids the elbow strike from Reid, against the ropes.
Moxon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reid misses with an elbow over the top.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike from Reid.
Reid pushes off an throws an elbow but Moxon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moxon.
Moxon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moxon blocks the elbow strike.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid lands an elbow inside that Moxon shrugs off.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Reid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reid wants to clinch up but Moxon keeps it at a distance.
Moxon misses with a hook.
Reid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reid wants it to stay on the feet.
Moxon shoots for a takedown but Reid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reid blocking some punches.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike from Reid.
Moxon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moxon dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
Moxon dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throws an elbow that misses.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moxon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reid avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reid throws an elbow but misses.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reid lands an elbow just above Moxon 's eye.
Reid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moxon's defenses.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moxon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike.
Reid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Moxon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reid misses with an elbow over the top.
Moxon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moxon looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
A shot in the inside from Moxon.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike from Reid.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moxon dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
Moxon trying to stall but Reid improves his position.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.
Reid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moxon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike.
Moxon takes an elbow to the temple.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike.
Moxon breaks the clinch.
Moxon swats away the attempt to clinch by Reid.
Moxon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moxon misses with a body shot.
Moxon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moxon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reid pushes Moxon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moxon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon tries for a kimura but Reid is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Moxon prevents Reid from escaping the position.
Moxon is trying to get an arm triangle but Reid is defending well.
Moxon prevents Reid from escaping the position.
Moxon is trying to get an arm triangle but Reid is defending well.
Moxon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reid, who protects the arm well.
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.
Reid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reid stuffs the takedown.
Reid has closed the distance and engaged Moxon in a clinch.
Moxon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moxon blocks the elbow strike.
Moxon takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxon blocks an elbow strike.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moxon working hard to break the clinch.
Reid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moxon's efforts to push away.
Moxon takes an elbow to the temple.
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 Jonathan Moxon.
I think Reid 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 for Alexi Reid!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Alexi Reid!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Alexi Reid!
Alexi Reid wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Crim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Simpson thuds his right hand into Crim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crim wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Crim misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Thomas Crim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Simpson throws a right hand that Crim ducks under and follows up with a left that Crim also avoids with ease.
Simpson slips a jab from Crim.
Crim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Crim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crim blocks a head kick by Simpson.
Crim tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson scores with a jab.
Simpson lands with a hook. Crim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crim throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson looks to land a combination. Crim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Crim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simpson throws a right hand that Crim ducks under and follows up with a left that Crim also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crim fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Crim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson sizes up Crim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simpson scores with a nice right hand.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crim's head.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Simpson stuns Crim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crim is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simpson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crim off to one side.
Simpson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crim.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simpson connects with a solid leg kick.
Crim shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crim is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Crim misses the target.
Simpson works over Crim's head and body with a nice combination.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Crim had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson cracks Crim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crim shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crim on the side of the head.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Crim backs away looking to recover.
Simpson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crim dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Crim's head and hops out.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Crim backpedaling.
Crim is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle, before Simpson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Crim's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Simpson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Richard Simpson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr cyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenks Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cyan comes to the ring accompanied by yes. 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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162 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr cyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jenks Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins tries to clinch up but cyan circles away and keeps his distance.
cyan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
cyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins tries to clinch but cyan is having none of it.
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
cyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins moves out of range as cyan strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
cyan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jenkins is rocked!
cyan closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jenkins out cold! Jenkins corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr cyan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OToole is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ænema. Mitch Lilke has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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142 lbs
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136 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean OToole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole tries to clinch but Lilke moves out of range.
Lilke closes the distance and clinches up with OToole, looking for a takedown. Lilke pushes OToole against the ropes but OToole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from OToole both land. Nice combination.
OToole is looking to clinch.
OToole closes the distance and clinches up with Lilke, looking for a takedown. OToole pushes Lilke against the ropes but Lilke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OToole misses with a hook. Lilke ducked under it nicely.
Lilke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lilke tries to score a power double leg takedown but OToole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lilke somewhat.
Sean OToole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OToole is looking to clinch but Lilke is avoiding it.
Lilke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OToole but OToole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Lilke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole clinches with his opponent.
OToole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lilke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OToole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OToole gets underhooks to prevent Lilke's takedown attempt.
Lilke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lilke is breathing heavily.
Lilke trying to control but OToole is working from the bottom.
OToole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
OToole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole is striking but Lilke is not phased and passes to half guard.
OToole throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lilke stalling.
OToole tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lilke blocks the strikes from OToole.
Lilke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OToole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
OToole throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
OToole tries to clinch but Lilke is having none of it.
Lilke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
OToole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lilke.
OToole doesn't manage to clinch there - Lilke circles away.
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.
OToole clinches.
Lilke takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mitch Lilke has been cut.
Lilke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OToole with a knee to the head.
OToole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OToole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
Lilke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lilke has OToole pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. OToole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from OToole.
Lilke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OToole obliges.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
OToole lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OToole lands an elbow inside.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from OToole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OToole lands a nice elbow.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lilke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lilke takes an elbow to the forehead.
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Lilke in his tracks for a moment.
OToole tries to land knees in the clinch but Lilke avoids the damage to the body.
Lilke tries for a takedown. No joy.
OToole misses with a knee strike.
Lilke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OToole just stands there and leans against the ropes.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Lilke shrugs off.
Lilke takes an elbow to the temple.
Lilke blocks an elbow strike from OToole.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lilke ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lilke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lilke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
OToole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lilke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lilke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lilke. What's that going to do exactly?
OToole throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lilke. What's that going to do exactly?
OToole swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lilke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lilke scoring with strikes but OToole is staying in there.
OToole flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
OToole throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
OToole working to try and regain half guard.
Lilke breaks from OToole's wrist control and lands an elbow.
OToole takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lilke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OToole is looking to escape.
OToole throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lilke. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OToole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Lilke's cut.
That's time! Lilke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from OToole as Lilke shoots in.
Lilke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole lands an elbow just above Lilke 's eye.
Lilke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OToole stops a takedown attempt from Lilke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Lilke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Lilke's ribcage.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Lilke shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OToole obliges.
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Lilke in his tracks for a moment.
OToole with a knee to the head.
Lilke takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
OToole prevents a takedown attempt there.
OToole lands an elbow inside.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OToole looking to throw knees to the head but Lilke is blocking nicely.
Lilke takes a knee to the side of the body.
OToole lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from OToole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lilke.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OToole utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OToole landing knees to the head.
OToole lands a nice elbow.
OToole landing knees to the body.
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Lilke in his tracks for a moment.
Lilke has OToole pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. OToole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OToole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OToole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lilke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lilke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lilke wants to control but OToole is keeping him busy.
OToole punching from the bottom.
Lilke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lilke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OToole's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
OToole working to try and regain half guard.
OToole flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
OToole is looking to improve his position but Lilke isn't that keen on the idea.
OToole swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lilke blocks OToole's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
OToole is squirming around, avoiding Lilke's attempts to control the action.
OToole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilke lands a heavy elbow.
OToole swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OToole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lilke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OToole is looking to escape.
Lilke 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.
OToole flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
OToole swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
OToole throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lilke blocks OToole's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
OToole throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lilke. What's that going to do exactly?
Lilke breaks from OToole's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lilke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish OToole?
OToole is desperately trying to improve his position but Lilke has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Lilke tries to control but OToole wriggling away.
OToole tries to reverse the position but Lilke maintains control.
Lilke content just to control the position here.
OToole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lilke working OToole over with strikes here.
The referee warns OToole that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Lilke.
OToole can't escape the position.
Lilke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lilke blocks OToole's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitch Lilke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lilke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from OToole.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OToole lands an elbow just above Lilke 's eye.
A knee to the head by OToole.
Lilke tries for a takedown but OToole manages to get underhooks.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Lilke's ribcage.
OToole with a knee to the head.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lilke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lilke's face.
OToole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OToole trying to land knees to the body.
Lilke drops down looking for an ankle pick but OToole pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lilke shoots for a double leg takedown but OToole sprawls well. He's pushed Lilke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Lilke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OToole with a poor takedown
and Lilke counters with a single leg into guard. OToole didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OToole tries to strike from the bottom.
OToole striking off his back but it's not causing Lilke any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
OToole throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Lilke is working OToole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OToole trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
OToole trying to strike off his back.
OToole throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
OToole gets caught flat footed, as Lilke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lilke stays in close to OToole's body and controls the position.
OToole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
OToole thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lilke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lilke cracks OToole with a solid left hand.
Lilke trying to control but OToole is working from the bottom.
OToole trying to strike off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lilke.
OToole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lilke counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for OToole!
Lilke thowing shots but they're missing.
OToole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lilke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. OToole looks a forlorn figure.
OToole takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lilke. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lilke with a couple of short strikes.
OToole is squirming around, avoiding Lilke's attempts to control the action.
OToole throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
OToole throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lilke. What's that going to do exactly?
OToole throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lilke. What's that going to do exactly?
OToole swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lilke has control of OToole's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and OToole regains control of the situation pretty easily.
OToole is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lilke wants to control the pace but OToole is squirming around nicely.
OToole is working to get back to half guard.
Lilke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lilke blocks OToole's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lilke tries to control but OToole wriggling away.
Lilke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OToole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OToole throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
OToole throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lilke. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Lilke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OToole 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 for Sean OToole!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Sean OToole!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Sean OToole!
Sean OToole wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor comes to the ring accompanied by Darth Vader's Theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darth Vitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Mitrione!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor wants to clinch up but Mitrione keeps it at a distance.
Mitrione shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Mitrione.
Mitrione goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vitor is on top in guard.
Vitor advances position into side control!
Mitrione can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitrione is looking to regain half guard here but Vitor keeps moving and retains side control.
Mitrione trying to remain calm as Vitor controls from the top position.
Mitrione managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vitor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor throwing strikes but Mitrione manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The strikes coming from Mitrione are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mitrione wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vitor, who protects the arm well.
Vitor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vitor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vitor has Mitrione up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vitor stops a takedown attempt from Mitrione.
Vitor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vitor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vitor lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitrione backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor lands an uppercut.
Mitrione fails to pull guard.
Vitor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vitor tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Vitor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darth Vitor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vitor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mitrione if he has to take too many more of those.
Mitrione looks gassed!
Vitor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vitor's corner calls for a 1-2. Vitor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vitor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vitor duly obliges.
Vitor fakes the leg kick and cracks Mitrione in the body.
Vitor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mitrione.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor closes the distance and pushes Mitrione back into the ropes.
A short uppercut from Vitor.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vitor throws an elbow but misses.
Vitor manages to break the clinch.
Vitor rushes Mitrione and presses him up against the ropes.
Vitor manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Vitor.
Vitor throws a head kick that Mitrione semi-blocks.
Vitor is looking to slow Mitrione down with leg kicks.
Vitor moves into the clinch.
Vitor lands an uppercut.
Vitor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitrione or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione takes a shot to the head.
Mitrione working hard to break the clinch.
Mitrione can't get the takedown.
Darth Vitor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Mitrione.
Vitor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitrione is defending well for now.
Vitor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitrione tries to clinch up but Vitor circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitor lands a with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitrione is defended easily by Vitor.
Vitor moves into range and clinches up with Mitrione.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vitor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vitor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vitor clinches but Mitrione breaks the clinch
and Mitrione counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mitrione trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitor is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vitor wants to control from the top but Mitrione keeps moving.
Vitor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitrione is proving hard to escape from.
Vitor forces his way into half guard.
Vitor thows a huge punch but Mitrione dodges it nicely.
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.
Mitrione won't allow Vitor to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vitor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vitor misses with a body shot.
Darth Vitor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mitrione counters by clinching up.
Mitrione drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vitor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mitrione is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Vitor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor pushes Mitrione back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitrione looking for a takedown.
Darth Vitor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Mitrione.
Vitor manages to break the clinch.
Vitor scores with a head kick.
Mitrione shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut lands for Vitor. That snapped Mitrione's head back.
Vitor tries a head kick but it misses.
Vitor's corner calls for a 1-2. Vitor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Darth Vitor is winning the standup battle so far.
Vitor lands a nice shot that snaps Mitrione's head back.
Mitrione tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vitor counters with a big head kick but Mitrione shrugs it off.
Vitor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitrione moves forwards but Vitor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor instigates a clinch.
Mitrione drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Vitor.
Vitor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vitor is pressed up against the ropes. Mitrione has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vitor down to the mat. Vitor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vitor throws a head kick that misses.
Vitor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vitor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vitor tries to clinch but Mitrione moves out of range.
Vitor throws a series of strikes that have Mitrione backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione fails to land the takedown.
Vitor lands a high kick!
Vitor lands a jab to the head.
Mitrione fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vitor clinches up against the ropes.
Vitor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vitor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor working Mitrione over with knees to the body.
Mitrione tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vitor smiles and moves away.
Mitrione tries to clinch
and Vitor counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vitor 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Vitor.
Mitrione tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vitor counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Vitor. No joy for Mitrione on that attempt.
Vitor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vitor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitrione can do to turn this around?
Mitrione tries to clinch up
and Vitor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vitor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vitor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vitor, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Vitor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vitor closes the distance and clinches.
Vitor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vitor.
Mitrione dodges an elbow strike from Vitor.
Mitrione wants a takedown but no success here.
Vitor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mitrione avoids a wild elbow strike from Vitor.
Vitor is stalling here.
Mitrione fails to pull guard.
Darth Vitor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Mitrione.
Mitrione pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mitrione stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vitor connects with a crisp jab.
Vitor clinches.
Vitor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitrione being controlled against the ropes.
Vitor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Vitor - that landed with a thud.
Vitor manages to break the clinch.
Vitor darts in and clinches Mitrione up against the ropes.
Vitor lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor cracks Mitrione with a nice body shot.
Mitrione has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vitor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vitor slows down the pace here.
Mitrione is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vitor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vitor stalks Mitrione and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mitrione's face. Mitrione staggers backwards, shaken.
Vitor misses with a series of wild punches.
Vitor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vitor lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vitor.
Anderson Mitrione is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vitor scores with a leg kick.
Vitor moves into range and clinches up with Mitrione.
Darth Vitor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitrione drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vitor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vitor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mitrione looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vitor!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vitor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vitor duly obliges.
Anderson Mitrione has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Mitrione misses
and Vitor counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vitor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vitor, 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 for Darth Vitor!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Darth Vitor!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Darth Vitor!
Darth Vitor wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Bilovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Santos comes into the arena with Drop the World blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago De Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Bilovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Bilovic misses.
Bilovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Santos scores with a hook to the body. Bilovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bilovic stuffs the takedown attempt from De Santos. De Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
De Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bilovic misses with a double jab.
De Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bilovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Santos somewhat.
De Santos dips to his left and cracks Bilovic with an uppercut!
De Santos closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Bilovic out cold! Bilovic corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thiago De Santos!
Thiago De Santos retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Einari Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Einari Kivi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kivi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a series of punches but Kivi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kivi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kivi is defended easily by Smith.
Kivi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith looks to land a combination but Kivi avoids it well.
Smith scores with a hook.
A big left from Smith misses.
Kivi throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivi misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to bum rush Kivi with a series of wild strikes but Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a series of punches but Kivi avoids them all with ease.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivi shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einari Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Kivi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Kivi's head.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi with a hook.
Kivi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Kivi on that attempt.
Kivi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a combination
and Kivi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kivi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a right and a left that Kivi avoids nicely.
Kivi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Kivi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kivi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kivi lands with some strikes.
Kivi lands with some strikes.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking for a sweep. Kivi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kivi lands strikes from half guard.
Kivi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kivi prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith tries to kick Kivi off but Kivi keeps his base steady and stays in half 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.
Kivi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kivi lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to hold on but Kivi pushes him away.
Kivi 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.
Kivi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kivi unloading with bombs!
Kivi looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Smith looks gassed!
Smith wants to control but Kivi is having none of it.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Kivi has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
Kivi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Kivi has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kivi working Smith over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einari Kivi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith misses with a double jab
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Kivi tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kivi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kivi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Kivi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith leaves Kivi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi lands a jab to the head.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
Kivi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Kivi misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Kivi backing up. Kivi nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einari Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Smith.
James Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kivi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kivi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivi.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kivi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Kivi misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Kivi is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kivi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kivi misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi fails with the takedown
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Kivi tries to tie him up.
Kivi manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivi.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Kivi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Kivi moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kivi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivi.
Kivi with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Kivi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is pulling down on Kivi's head to control his posture.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Kivi is having none of it.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith wants to stand but Kivi is controlling the position.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kivi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith 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!
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kivi misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith looks to land a combination but Kivi avoids it well.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a series of punches but Kivi moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Einari Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Kivi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kivi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Kivi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kivi keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kivi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kivi fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kivi.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looks to land a combination. Kivi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kivi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kivi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kivi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kivi manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kivi keeps moving.
Kivi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kivi tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kivi, not yet.
Smith is looking to stand up but Kivi won't let him.
Kivi is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kivi looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kivi with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einari Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith really dominated that round.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kivi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Kivi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kivi misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einari Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kivi walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivi.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kivi misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws a combination that misses
enabling Kivi to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Kivi moved out of range nicely.
Kivi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Kivi's head back.
Kivi looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Kivi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Kivi backing up. Kivi nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kivi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kivi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Kivi backs away looking to recover.
Smith throws a hook but Kivi blocks it.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kivi circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kivi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that fourth 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kivi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a series of punches but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kivi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith tries to bum rush Kivi with a series of wild strikes but Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Kivi's front leg with a kick but Kivi checks it.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws a right and a left that Kivi avoids nicely.
Smith throws a right and a left that Kivi avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Kivi tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einari Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivi.
Kivi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Kivi will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kivi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kivi counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kivi's best efforts.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Kivi has control of the leg.
Kivi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kivi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kivi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith trying to control but Kivi postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kivi connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Kivi stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith wants to control but Kivi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kivi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kivi prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith has one foot on Kivi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kivi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Kivi tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Kivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kivi backs up against the ropes.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Kivi saw that one coming.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Kivi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks.
Einari Kivi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi has Smith pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Kivi won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a right and a left that Kivi avoids nicely.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for James Smith!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for James Smith!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for James Smith!
James Smith wins by unanimous decision!
James Smith is the new heavyweight champion!
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