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TDC Fight Night 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bong BadGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BadGuy comes to the cage accompanied by hits from the bong. Tyson Fury is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bong BadGuy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Fury!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BadGuy throws a nice inside leg kick.
BadGuy lands with a kick to the temple. Fury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bong BadGuy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BadGuy scores with a head kick.
BadGuy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BadGuy but BadGuy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
BadGuy throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
BadGuy lands a head kick. Fury smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BadGuy slaps away a takedown attempt from Fury, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fury takes a kick to the side of the head.
BadGuy throws a head kick that half lands.
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
BadGuy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fury.
Bong BadGuy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Fury.
Fury looks gassed!
BadGuy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
BadGuy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
BadGuy lands with a kick to the temple. Fury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
BadGuy lands a high kick!
BadGuy lands a big head kick that sends Fury tumbling to the mat! BadGuy takes a step backwards and waves Fury back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fury is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from BadGuy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bong BadGuy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salevaa Atisanoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honda comes into the arena with Edmond Honda's Theme blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edmond Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salevaa Atisanoe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda has closed the distance and engaged Atisanoe in a clinch.
Honda connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Atisanoe goes down! Honda jumps into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Salevaa Atisanoe has been cut.
Honda drops a big elbow. That's hurt Atisanoe! More shots from Honda and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Mazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Mazer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Mazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Manhoef !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mazer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Manhoef trying to hold on to Mazer's head to control him but Mazer postures up.
Mazer is keen to just control but Manhoef is a slippery customer.
Manhoef is trying to control but can't.
Manhoef tries to kick Mazer off but Mazer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manhoef is trying to get back to full guard.
Manhoef trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mazer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manhoef throws a head kick but Mazer moves out of range.
A punch combination from Manhoef misses.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to clinch up.
Manhoef moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Manhoef .
Manhoef lands a damaging elbow.
Manhoef is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mazer as Manhoef tries to tie him up.
Mazer takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Manhoef .
A shot in the inside from Manhoef .
Manhoef is trying to stall.
Manhoef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhoef has Mazer up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Manhoef .
Manhoef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manhoef is looking to clinch.
Mazer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhoef .
Manhoef tries to clinch but Mazer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manhoef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazer circles away quickly and effectively.
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manhoef cracks the inside of Mazer's front leg.
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazer keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Manhoef does no damage.
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manhoef thows a body shot but no joy.
Manhoef circles away from the clinch attempt
and Manhoef counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Manhoef pushes Mazer up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef stalling in the clinch but Mazer improves position.
Mazer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manhoef blocks it with crossed arms.
Manhoef tries to break free but Mazer pushes him back against the cage.
Manhoef wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manhoef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manhoef scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manhoef trying to control the position but instead, Mazer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manhoef into the cage.
Manhoef tries to circle away but Mazer has him pinned against the cage.
Manhoef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazer shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Manhoef .
Manhoef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhoef lands a body shot.
Manhoef tries to clinch up.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhoef wants to clinch up but Mazer keeps it at a distance.
Manhoef has closed the distance and engaged Mazer in a clinch.
Manhoef can't break the clinch.
Manhoef lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mazer is trying to break the clinch but Manhoef is controlling him.
Manhoef is looking to control Mazer's arms but Mazer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manhoef has his back to the cage.
Mazer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manhoef 's efforts to push away.
Manhoef working hard to break the clinch.
Manhoef is trying to maintain a safe position but Mazer gets an underhook and turns Manhoef into the cage.
Manhoef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manhoef throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mazer circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mazer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef . Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef wants to clinch up but Mazer keeps it at a distance.
Manhoef has Mazer up against the cage in a clinch.
Manhoef is trying to break free.
Manhoef avoiding damage as Mazer throws knees to the body.
Manhoef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Manhoef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manhoef manages to break the clinch.
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manhoef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manhoef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manhoef scores with a kick to the body.
Manhoef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manhoef wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazer swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhoef .
Manhoef lands a jab to Mazer's midsection.
Manhoef fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazer, pushing him back against the cage.
Manhoef digs a right hand into Mazer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mazer's gas tank.
Manhoef with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manhoef misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazer.
Manhoef stalling in the clinch but Mazer improves position.
Manhoef looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manhoef scores with a hook to the body.
Manhoef is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manhoef works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manhoef scores with a hook to the body.
Manhoef can't break the clinch.
Manhoef 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manhoef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazer's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to clinch up but Mazer circles away and keeps his distance.
Mazer swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhoef .
Manhoef scores with a spinning back kick!
Manhoef moves in looking to clinch but Mazer pushes him off.
Fred Mazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fred Mazer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhoef tries to clinch up.
Manhoef is looking to clinch.
Mazer tries to close the distance and clinch but Manhoef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mazer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manhoef tries to bum rush Mazer with a series of wild strikes but Mazer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
Manhoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manhoef is looking to slow Mazer down with leg kicks.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manhoef swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manhoef counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mazer tries to clinch but Manhoef moves out of range.
Mazer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manhoef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mazer looks to clinch
and Manhoef counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mazer's knee momentarily.
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manhoef misses with a series of wild punches.
Manhoef tries to clinch up but Mazer circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Manhoef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manhoef forces Mazer back against the cage and clinches.
Mazer managing to block the knees to the body from Manhoef .
Mazer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manhoef tries to circle away but Mazer has him pinned against the cage.
Mazer is working for takedown but Manhoef is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manhoef lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazer backwards.
Manhoef tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manhoef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Mazer slips a jab and a cross from Manhoef .
Mazer has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Mazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Mazer moves out of range easily.
Mazer scores with a takedown into Manhoef 's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhoef looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Manhoef throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mazer's head.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but Mazer moves out of range.
Mazer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manhoef is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mazer rather than just go for the knockout.
Manhoef tries to clinch there but Mazer circles away.
Mazer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manhoef .
Manhoef stalks Mazer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mazer's face. Mazer staggers backwards, shaken.
Manhoef throws a head kick but Mazer moves out of range.
Mazer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manhoef tries to clinch there but Mazer circles away.
Mazer swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhoef .
Mazer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoef tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazer lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mazer trying to control the action but Manhoef is working from the bottom.
Mazer 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.
Mazer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Manhoef really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mazer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mazer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mazer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Manhoef sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mazer 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mazer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mazer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manhoef as he avoids it easily.
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.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Manhoef .
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef moves in looking to clinch but Mazer pushes him off.
Mazer moves out of range as Manhoef throws a body kick.
Manhoef works Mazer's body with a nice hook.
Mazer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manhoef moves in looking to clinch but Mazer pushes him off.
Manhoef scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Manhoef wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manhoef lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manhoef looks to clinch
and Mazer counters with a shoot takedown. Manhoef fights it but they end up in guard.
Mazer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mazer controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazer wants to pass the guard but Manhoef is keeping the position.
Mazer trying to control but Manhoef is working from the bottom.
Mazer wants to pass the guard but Manhoef is keeping the position.
Mazer trying to control but Manhoef is working from the bottom.
Mazer distracts Manhoef with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mazer wants to pass the guard but Manhoef is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manhoef works over Mazer's head and body with a nice combination.
Manhoef just misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manhoef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazer circles away quickly and effectively.
Manhoef tests Mazer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manhoef is looking to clinch.
Mazer tries to close the distance and clinch but Manhoef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manhoef tries to clinch there but Mazer circles away.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fred Mazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin Manhoef is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manhoef counters with a good low kick that Mazer was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhoef winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoef !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Muncie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance Theme. Muncie has chosen Eminem - The way i am as his entrance music. 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drake Muncie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muncie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Karl Hanson has been cut.
Hanson misses with a double jab
and Muncie counters with a right hand to the body.
Muncie looks to land a combination but Hanson avoids it well.
Hanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muncie counters with a left to the body.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muncie counters with a left to the body.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muncie scores with a three punch combo!
Karl Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muncie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muncie is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hanson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drake Muncie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barra Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barra Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ludwig tries to avoid it but Fire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ludwig to the ground. Ludwig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ludwig circles away.
Fire fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barra Fire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig throws a right hand that Fire ducks under and follows up with a left that Fire also avoids with ease.
Fire shoots in for a takedown but Ludwig shows good takedown defense.
Fire gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Fire seems to be working for a kimura but Ludwig defends the submission attempt.
Ludwig trying to control but Fire postures up.
Fire seems to be looking for submissions.
Ludwig wants to improve his position but Fire is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire is looking for a kimura here.
Fire is breathing heavily.
Fire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ludwig sees it coming and defends easily.
Ludwig is trying to stand.
Fire is looking for a kimura but Ludwig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fire to get the leverage.
Ludwig tries to get to full guard but Fire has control of the leg.
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 Fire.
Ludwig looks to land a combination but Fire avoids it well.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Fire moves out of range.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Fire as Ludwig shoots in.
Fire shoots and misses
and Ludwig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fire won't be happy with that.
Ludwig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fire is not content to let Ludwig control the position.
Fire tries to control but Ludwig manages to take his back.
Ludwig working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ludwig's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fire has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ludwig doesn't have the hooks in and Fire manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ludwig is trying to control the position but Fire postures up.
Fire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fire has gone for a leg lock! Ludwig slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fire's guard.
Ludwig being controlled here momentarily.
Fire is trying to control the position but Ludwig postures up.
Fire 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ludwig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fire is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire is adopting a defensive guard.
Fire's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fire is controlling Ludwig's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Ludwig will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fire fails with the takedown
and Ludwig counters by moving into the clinch.
Fire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ludwig's efforts to push away.
Ludwig drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fire tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig looking for a takedown.
Fire goes for a takedown attempt but Ludwig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barra Fire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ludwig tries to avoid it but Fire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ludwig to the ground. Ludwig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ludwig swivels and escapes.
Fire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Fire to control.
Ludwig punching from mount but Fire doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ludwig thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig looking to control but Fire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ludwig controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire tries to lock up and control but Ludwig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fire wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ludwig.
Fire tries to lock up and control but Ludwig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ludwig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fire because Ludwig loaded up on that one.
Fire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Barra Fire just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fire with a lazy takedown attempt
so Ludwig counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ludwig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ludwig stopping the sweep attempt from Fire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire trying to keep a closed guard but Ludwig is proving a slippery customer.
Ludwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Fire controlling the position.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire seems keen to control Ludwig's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fire is on top in guard.
Fire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fire 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.
Ludwig 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Ludwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fire with a poor takedown
and Ludwig counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ludwig gets underhooks to prevent Fire's takedown attempt.
Ludwig tries to pull guard but Fire won't allow it.
Ludwig ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ludwig no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ludwig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fire is one step ahead there.
Ludwig is looking to stand up but Fire isn't so interested in that idea.
Fire drops back looking for a leg! Ludwig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ludwig manages to kick Fire off! Fire jumps back into Ludwig's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ludwig is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ludwig has escaped and now he's on top!
Ludwig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fire is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig is looking to stand up but Fire won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fire is on top in guard.
Fire drops back looking for a leg! Ludwig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ludwig manages to kick Fire off! Fire jumps back into Ludwig's guard.
Fire stops Ludwig from standing up.
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.
Fire drops back looking for a leg! Ludwig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ludwig manages to kick Fire off! Fire jumps back into Ludwig's guard.
Fire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig looking for a guillotine here but Fire defends easily.
Ludwig trying to keep a closed guard but Fire is proving a slippery customer.
Barra Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fire as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ludwig screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fire! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Barra Fire!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noob Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio EsteveZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crusher comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Emilio EsteveZ will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noob Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emilio EsteveZ!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as EsteveZ crumples to the floor! Crusher milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Noob Crusher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Silver looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffrey Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silver has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silver gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Some wild striking there from Silver.
Silver tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones misses the jab.
Silver throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silver's head.
Silver wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Silver keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Silver takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silver is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones prevents Silver from escaping the position.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones tries for a kimura but Silver is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones working the ground and pound but Silver is defending the strikes.
Silver is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones has hold of Silver's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Silver seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Silver is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Silver is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffrey Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Rage (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage scores a takedown into full mount!
Winters working to try and regain half guard.
Winters tries to lock up and control but Rage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winters is trying to escape the mount.
Rage landing punches.
It looks like Frank Winters has been cut.
Winters could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rage wants to control the pace but Winters is squirming around nicely.
Winters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winters is looking to escape.
Rage scoring with strikes but Winters is staying in there.
Frank Winters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jeez, Frank Winters's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Winters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy Rage!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vlad Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rasputin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rasputin avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Williams lands a high kick!
It looks like Vlad Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rasputin.
Rasputin scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Rasputin stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
Williams wants to sweep here but Rasputin controlling him for the moment.
Rasputin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rasputin has passed into side control.
Rasputin is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams lands a high kick!
Williams takes a swing at Rasputin's ribcage but misses.
Rasputin shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
William Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a head kick but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Rasputin getting side control.
Rasputin drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Rasputin is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rasputin.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Rasputin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rasputin lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rasputin fails with the takedown.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Rasputin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rasputin working Williams over with strikes.
Rasputin working Williams over with strikes.
Williams is looking to escape.
Rasputin slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Rasputin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rasputin prevents Williams from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams missing with punches from the bottom.
Williams trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Rasputin throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
William Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Rasputin.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rasputin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is concentrating on defense, preventing Rasputin from advancing position.
Williams pushes Rasputin off looking to stand but Rasputin dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams has hold of Rasputin's hands but Rasputin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rasputin works his way into side control.
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Rasputin scoring with strikes.
Rasputin looks up at the clock and then as Williams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rasputin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rasputin lands an elbow.
Williams wants to control but Rasputin postures up.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Rasputin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rasputin trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasputin working the body and head with strikes.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Rasputin in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad Rasputin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Rasputin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Rasputin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Rasputin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rasputin won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams 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.
Rasputin distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasputin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams wants to sweep here but Rasputin controlling him for the moment.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rasputin defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasputin is defended easily by Williams.
Rasputin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Rasputin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasputin is defended easily by Williams.
William Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Rasputin.
Williams throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasputin shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Rasputin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rasputin. That did some damage!
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Rasputin's side.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
William Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rasputin.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin blocks the body kick.
Rasputin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rasputin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams pushes Rasputin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Rasputin moves out of range easily.
Rasputin throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
A head kick from Williams lands but Rasputin takes it in his stride.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasputin.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams staying out of range there.
Rasputin has a takedown stuffed.
Williams is looking to wear down Rasputin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams lands a high kick!
Rasputin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Rasputin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams is staying active underneath Rasputin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Rasputin has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Rasputin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasputin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Vlad Rasputin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rasputin lands a nice short elbow.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Rasputin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rasputin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rasputin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Williams trying to hold on to Rasputin's head to control him but Rasputin postures up.
Rasputin is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Rasputin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rasputin avoids the head kick by Williams.
Rasputin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams lands a head kick. Rasputin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rasputin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Williams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rasputin has picked Williams up and slammed him! Williams can't keep hold of the triangle and Rasputin manages to pass to side control!
Rasputin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rasputin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasputin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasputin's back!
Williams working for the choke.
Rasputin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Williams's guard. Nice work there by Rasputin.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rasputin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasputin on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Rasputin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams 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.
Rasputin with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Rasputin shoots in.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Rasputin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Rasputin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Williams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasputin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasputin's back!
Rasputin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Rasputin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rasputin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin manages to get to full guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Rasputin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rasputin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rasputin works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Rasputin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rasputin preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasputin blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a head kick but Rasputin moves out of range.
Williams motions for Rasputin to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Rasputin moves out of range easily.
Rasputin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rasputin landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rasputin scoring with some ground and pound.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Rasputin with a nice head shot there.
Rasputin won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Rasputin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Rasputin blocks a head kick by Williams.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Rasputin avoids it.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rasputin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rasputin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rasputin lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams wants to sweep here but Rasputin controlling him for the moment.
Rasputin connects with a couple of short punches.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Rasputin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Rasputin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good exchange - Rasputin coming out on top.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasputin blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rasputin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Rasputin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rasputin fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut.
Rasputin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rasputin advances position into side control!
Williams is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rasputin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rasputin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rasputin lands a few punches from side control.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasputin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rasputin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rasputin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Rasputin happy to just control the position for now.
Williams tries to bench press Rasputin off him but Rasputin keeps the position.
Rasputin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rasputin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rasputin's best efforts.
Rasputin working Williams over with strikes.
Williams is looking to control Rasputin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rasputin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Rasputin there.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rasputin shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
William Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Rasputin.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Williams slams his shin into Rasputin's torso.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams leaves Rasputin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Rasputin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasputin shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
A head kick from Williams lands but Rasputin takes it in his stride.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Rasputin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Williams.
Rasputin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rasputin showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Rasputin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams moves into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rasputin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Rasputin advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rasputin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rasputin works to advance to full mount. Williams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rasputin is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
Rasputin working Williams over with strikes here.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rasputin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Rasputin looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Rasputin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Rasputin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Rasputin looks up at the clock and then as Williams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rasputin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams is pushing Rasputin's head away, looking to escape. Rasputin manages to hold on to the position though.
Rasputin landing strikes.
Rasputin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Williams tries to bench press Rasputin off him but Rasputin keeps the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
No luck for Rasputin with that takedown attempt.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rasputin pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rasputin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams is looking to escape.
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rasputin connects with a looping right hand.
Rasputin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rasputin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rasputin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Rasputin has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Rasputin.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Rasputin has control of the leg.
William Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasputin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rasputin stops Williams from standing up.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Rasputin with a nice head shot there.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rasputin postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Williams wants to sweep here but Rasputin controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasputin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
William Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Rasputin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Rasputin moves out of range easily.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Rasputin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams is looking to stand up but Rasputin isn't so interested in that idea.
Rasputin stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Rasputin pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rasputin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rasputin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rasputin thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is looking to get back to full guard here but Rasputin has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin landing strikes from the mount.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rasputin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Williams is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rasputin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Williams trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Rasputin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Rasputin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rasputin 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 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Rasputin!
Vlad Rasputin is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Inoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Inoke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cloud Strife!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Inoke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strife trying to keep a closed guard but Inoke is proving a slippery customer.
Strife throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Inoke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Inoke wants to control from the top but Strife keeps moving.
Inoke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strife looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inoke is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strife's head.
Inoke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Inoke looking to pass the guard.
Strife being controlled here, momentarily.
Inoke trying to control the position from guard on top but Strife is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strife is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inoke is aware though and is defending well.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strife utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strife wants to sweep here but Inoke controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strife will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strife looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Inoke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strife.
Cloud Strife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strife dodges the punch combination from Inoke.
Strife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inoke slips a jab and a cross from Strife.
Strife misses with a double jab
and Inoke counters with a left and a right that stings Strife.
Strife slips a straight right by Inoke.
Inoke wants to slow Strife down by chopping away at his legs.
Inoke looks to land a combination but Strife avoids it well.
Inoke throws a leg kick but Strife sees it coming and moves out of range.
Inoke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Strife is defending against the submission attempts here by Inoke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strife manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strife working a defensive guard here.
Inoke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inoke trying to control but Strife is working from the bottom.
Strife is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Strife trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Strife looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strife keeping moving, preventing Inoke from controlling successfully.
Inoke postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strife looks to land a combination but Inoke avoids it well.
Inoke looks to land a right hand but Strife moved out of range.
Strife takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strife slaps away a takedown attempt from Inoke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inoke.
Inoke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Inoke lands a slapping body shot.
Strife moves out of range of the leg kick from Inoke.
Strife misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Inoke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strife throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Inoke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strife.
Strife slips a jab from Inoke.
Strife misses with a body shot.
Strife connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Inoke throws a right and a left that Strife avoids nicely.
Inoke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Inoke cracks a nice hook into Strife's ribs.
Inoke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strife's guard.
Inoke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strife is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Inoke, into his guard.
Strife must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Inoke keeping full guard, as Strife tries to pass.
Inoke is looking for a triangle but Strife pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strife won't allow Inoke to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife slips nicely into half guard.
Inoke moves into full guard.
Inoke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Inoke keeping moving, preventing Strife from controlling successfully.
Strife drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strife jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strife trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inoke wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Strife passes Inoke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Inoke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Inoke is trying to maintain the position but Strife is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Inoke misses with a body shot
and Strife cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strife misses with a series of wild punches.
Strife checks a low kick from Inoke.
Inoke ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
Strife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoke was well out of range. Poor timing from Strife.
Inoke misses with a body kick.
Strife lands a nice hook to Inoke's body. Inoke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Inoke throws a shot from downtown. Strife moves away and avoids it.
Inoke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strife is out of range.
Strife rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inoke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strife lands with a cross.
A nice combination there by Strife.
Inoke slips a jab and a cross from Strife.
Inoke swings for the body but Strife moves out of range.
Inoke slips a straight right by Strife.
Strife displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Pat Inoke has been cut.
Inoke misses with a series of wild punches.
Inoke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strife was well out of range. Poor timing from Inoke.
Strife throws a right and a left that Inoke avoids nicely.
Inoke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strife.
Strife connects with a right hand. Inoke shakes it off.
Inoke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strife pinned against the cage. Strife gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strife rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inoke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife takes a swing at Inoke's ribcage but misses.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
Inoke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inoke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strife's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Strife duly obliges.
Inoke misses with a body shot
and Strife counters with a straight right hand.
Inoke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Inoke is rocked!
Inoke throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range.
Strife cracks Inoke with an uppercut from hell and Inoke crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Strife's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Inoke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inoke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strife wants to pass the guard but Inoke is keeping the position.
Inoke seems to have got his legs back now.
Strife is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cloud Strife showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pat Inoke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Strife misses the target.
Inoke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strife sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strife looks to land a combination but Inoke avoids it well.
Inoke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strife moves away.
Strife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strife throws a shot from downtown. Inoke moves away and avoids it.
Inoke is looking to wear down Strife with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strife smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Inoke misses with a leg kick
and Strife counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strife throws a series of punches but Inoke avoids them all with ease.
Strife takes a swing at Inoke's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Strife does no damage.
Inoke lands a slapping body shot.
Inoke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strife scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pat Inoke's cut is getting worse.
Strife darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strife throws a right and a left that Inoke avoids nicely.
Inoke just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife throws a right and a left that Inoke avoids nicely.
Strife lands with a nice combination. Inoke backs away looking to recover.
A big left from Strife misses.
Strife blocks a jab.
Strife lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inoke at a distance.
Inoke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strife moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Inoke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strife listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Inoke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strife misses with an uppercut. Inoke saw that one coming.
Strife misses with a combination
and Inoke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inoke tries to free his leg and advance position but Strife is retaining full guard.
Strife wants to sweep but no luck.
Inoke looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strife keeping moving, preventing Inoke from controlling successfully.
Strife had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Inoke is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Strife Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Inoke's back instead.
Inoke defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Inoke trying to control the position from guard on top but Strife is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strife wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoke throwing strikes but missing.
Inoke trying to control but Strife is working from the bottom.
Inoke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Inoke looking to pass the guard.
Strife tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Strife swings for the body but Inoke moves out of range.
Strife swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strife on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Inoke misses
and Strife counters with a nice body shot.
Strife fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strife swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
Inoke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strife's half guard.
Strife is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Inoke.
Strife is refusing to be controlled, as Inoke sits in half guard.
Strife wants to improve his position but Inoke is controlling well.
Strife is pressing down on Inoke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inoke connects with a couple of short punches.
Inoke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strife has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Inoke has managed to get both his arms back between Strife's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cloud Strife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strife has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cloud Strife!
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