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ROF 29 - Pacman Fever PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Ogden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ogden might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pantera - Drag The Waters. Young has chosen The Zoo as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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, David Ogden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Young!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ogden moves away.
Ogden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ogden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Crunch! Young slams his shin into Ogden's torso.
Young throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ogden avoids the head kick by Young.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Ogden moves out of range easily.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Ogden moves out of range of the body kick from Young.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Young is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ogden rather than just go for the knockout.
Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ogden momentarily.
Young lands a head shot.
Young throws a body punch but Ogden moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ogden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Young digs a good hook to Ogden's body.
Ogden checks the leg kick.
Young misses with a body kick.
Jake Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ogden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Young as he avoids it easily.
Ogden closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Ogden pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young scores with a leg kick.
Ogden checks a low kick from Young.
Ogden checks a low kick from Young.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ogden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young throws a chopping leg kick but Ogden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ogden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Ogden checks a leg kick.
Ogden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ogden off to one side.
Ogden thows a leg kick but Young checks it
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogden blocks a head kick by Young.
Young cracks a nice hook into Ogden's ribs.
Young throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ogden is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ogden.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ogden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ogden. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Young scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Young dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Young misses with a body kick.
Young throws a wild body kick that Ogden sees coming a mile off.
Young throws out a loose jab but Ogden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young lands the left hand.
Young stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ogden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Jake Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogden throws a lazy head kick
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a leg kick
and Ogden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young tries to work over Ogden's front leg with a kick but Ogden checks it.
Young throws a front kick aimed at Ogden's knee but Ogden avoids it well.
Ogden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ogden.
Ogden moves out of range of the strikes.
Ogden fails with the takedown
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a series of punches but Ogden avoids them all with ease.
Young throws a leg kick but Ogden moved away.
Ogden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Young blocks a head kick by Ogden.
Young throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ogden moves away.
Young throws a leg kick but Ogden checks it.
Ogden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ogden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Young misses
and Ogden counters with a leg kick.
Ogden loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Young throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Young.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young is looking to land body kicks.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young misses with a shot to the body
and Ogden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ogden counters with a head kick. That will keep Young thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ogden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young stuffs the takedown attempt from Ogden. Ogden gets slowly back to his feet.
Young thows a leg kick but Ogden checks it
and Ogden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Young's guard now.
Young is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ogden tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Ogden trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young keeping full guard, as Ogden tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ogden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ogden lands a head kick. Young smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Young misses with a combination
and Ogden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
David Ogden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ogden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Young napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ogden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young struggling a bit here.
Ogden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is looking for a sweep.
Young is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ogden is controlling him well.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ogden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ogden throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ogden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
A big left from Young misses.
Ogden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two 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.
Ogden misses with a takedown
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Young.
Ogden fails with the takedown
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young lands a nice looking body kick.
Ogden ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young looks to throw a body kick
and Ogden counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ogden manages to avoid it.
Ogden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Young counters with an outside leg kick.
Young throws a hook but Ogden avoids it easily.
Young misses with a combination
and Ogden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ogden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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.
Young lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ogden will feel that in the morning.
Ogden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
David Ogden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young throws a sloppy head kick
and Ogden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Young thinking.
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ogden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jake Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young moves out of range of the body kick from Ogden.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Ogden is just out of range.
Young connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In The Morning. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Holt throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Holt is breathing heavily.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
It looks like Steve Holt has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Holt tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Holt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Holt is rocked!
Holt throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Oh Holt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holt loses concentration momentarily and Smith pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Holt crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Smith finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and decision master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, decision master!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
master takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like decision master has been cut.
Angle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Angle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by master.
Angle tries for a takedown but master sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch up but master swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Angle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
master dodges the ground and pound from Angle.
Angle cracks master with a big elbow.
master avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Angle.
master is trying to control Angle's posture but Angle avoids it.
Angle is trying to move to mount but master reverses beautifully and ends up in Angle's guard.
master sitting in guard, not really doing much.
master passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Angle bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle shoots in for a double leg but master sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Angle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angle tries to clinch but master moves out of range.
Angle throws a head kick but master moves out of range.
master throws a right and a left that both miss.
master scores with a one two! Angle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
master rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Angle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Angle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. master tries to avoid it but Angle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag master to the ground. master escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle is breathing heavily.
master rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Angle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
master closes the distance and clinches up with Angle, looking for a takedown. master pushes Angle against the cage but Angle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
master stuffs the takedown.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but master paws at him with a jab and circles away.
master tries a head kick but it misses.
master closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Angle is not content to let master control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
master winds up and cracks Angle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Angle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from master.
master is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle wants to get back to his feet.
master stalling.
master drops an elbow to the side of Angle's head.
master stalling away here and it's allowed Angle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
master wants to control from the top but Angle keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells master's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! master has picked Angle up and slammed him! Angle can't keep hold of the triangle and master manages to pass to side control!
Angle manages to get back to half guard.
master is nestled in close to Angle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
master keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Angle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
master looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Angle is not content to let master control the position.
master throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Angle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Angle working for a triangle but master defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle working for a triangle but master defends it easily.
master really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
master working some strikes from top position.
master must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
master passes Angle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
master is controlling the pace.
master seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angle tries to get to full guard but master has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but decision master will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on decision master's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Angle tries to clinch but master is having none of it.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but master shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle jabs master right on the nose. master blinks but takes it well.
master closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Angle to the mat! Angle manages to get full guard.
master drops back looking for a leg! Angle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Angle manages to kick master off! master jumps back into Angle's guard.
Angle keeping moving, preventing master from controlling successfully.
Angle working for a triangle but master defends it easily.
master trying to control the position from guard on top but Angle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
master passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle tries to get to full guard but master has control of the leg.
Angle blocking the ground and pound attempt from master.
master is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Angle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time master.
master blocks the strikes from Angle.
master stops Angle from getting back to his feet.
Angle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
master throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ty Angle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
master circles away from the clinch attempt.
master tries a low kick but Angle avoids it.
Angle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. master looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
master tries to buck Angle off but Angle is having none of it.
Angle tries for a kimura but master is defending well.
master manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Angle prevents master from improving his position.
Angle tries to stand and escape but master is controlling the position.
Angle prevents master from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for master to stand up.
Angle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Angle wants it to stay on the feet.
Angle with a poor takedown
and master counters with a shoot takedown. Angle fights it but they end up in guard.
master controls from within his opponent's guard.
Angle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. master defends it easily.
master controlling from the top position.
Angle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
master seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle trying to control the position.
Angle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and master defends well.
master stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
decision master has got the better of the ground game so far.
master got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, master has managed to get both his arms back between Angle's legs - danger averted.
Angle looking for a guillotine here but master defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but decision master will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on decision master's cut.
That's time! Angle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
master gets a takedown into half guard.
master lands strikes from half guard.
master trying to control the pace.
Angle looking for submissions off his back.
master is trying to control the action in half guard but Angle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
master perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
master wants to control but Angle is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
master performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Angle has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for master. Oh but Angle has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! master goes limp - he's gone! Angle jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ty Angle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yurgi Invokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Lanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lanier has chosen Sage Francis-Sea Lion as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yurgi Invokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Lanier!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invokov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lanier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lanier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lanier wants to pass the guard but Invokov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lanier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Invokov is trying to control the position but Lanier postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invokov keeping full guard, as Lanier tries to pass.
Lanier pushes down on Invokov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lanier is nestled in close to Invokov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Invokov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lanier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lanier is keen to just control but Invokov is a slippery customer.
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.
Invokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lanier pulls his head out easily.
Lanier trying to control the action but Invokov is working from the bottom.
Invokov gets full guard.
Lanier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Invokov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lanier, into his guard.
Lanier trying to keep a closed guard but Invokov is proving a slippery customer.
Lanier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Invokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lanier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Invokov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Invokov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lanier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Invokov has Lanier in his guard.
Invokov is looking for a triangle but Lanier pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanier tries to free his leg and advance position but Invokov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lanier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lanier wants to control from the top but Invokov keeps moving.
Invokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lanier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lanier trying to control but Invokov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yurgi Invokov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lanier shoots in looking for a takedown. Invokov tries to sprawl out of it but Lanier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Invokov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lanier drives through with a takedown into guard.
Invokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lanier defends well.
Invokov can't keep his opponent in guard - Lanier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Invokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lanier pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invokov is looking to control Lanier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Invokov avoid being mounted?
Invokov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lanier has gone for a leg lock! Invokov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lanier's guard.
Invokov stands and throws Lanier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Invokov wants to take a breather but Lanier manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Invokov.
Invokov wants to pass the guard but Lanier is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invokov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lanier dives on top into guard.
Lanier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lanier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Invokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lanier slips nicely into half guard.
Lanier misses with a head shot. Invokov uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invokov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lanier doesn't defend quickly enough and Invokov has managed to lock this one up! Can Lanier escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Invokov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yurgi Invokov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dot Cotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumali Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cotton comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Prasoetram has chosen The Way I Feel as his entrance music. 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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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dot Cotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sumali Prasoetram!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prasoetram tries to clinch up.
Prasoetram scores with a kick to the body.
Prasoetram goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prasoetram dodges the punch combination from Cotton.
Cotton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cotton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prasoetram swivels and escapes.
Sumali Prasoetram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prasoetram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cotton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Prasoetram's guard.
Prasoetram wriggles free and stands up.
Prasoetram wants to clinch
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cotton decides to stand up.
Prasoetram tries for a takedown but Cotton circles away easily
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cotton is breathing heavily.
Prasoetram is looking to stand up but Cotton isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton gets to his feet. Prasoetram looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Prasoetram shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotton defends it nicely.
Prasoetram clinches up with Cotton and pushes him back against the cage.
Cotton managing to block the knees to the body from Prasoetram.
Prasoetram has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cotton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dot Cotton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumali Prasoetram.
A frustrated look appears on Cotton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cotton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Prasoetram.
Cotton stands up from half guard.
Prasoetram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotton counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotton decides to stand back up. Cotton steps back and let's Prasoetram get back to his feet.
Prasoetram wants to clinch but Cotton slips to the side
and Cotton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Prasoetram's guard now.
Prasoetram manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cotton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prasoetram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prasoetram looks to land a combination but Cotton avoids it well.
Cotton looks to land a body kick but Prasoetram moved away.
Prasoetram doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Prasoetram's guard.
Cotton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cotton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cotton gets to his feet. Prasoetram looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram looks to clinch
and Cotton counters with a three punch combo that has Prasoetram backing up. Prasoetram nods at Cotton to acknowledge the strikes.
Prasoetram doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Prasoetram's guard.
Prasoetram has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cotton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Prasoetram throws a sloppy head kick
so Cotton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotton wants to stand and escape but instead Prasoetram has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cotton holds on and takes a little breather.
Cotton is working an open guard so Prasoetram takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram tries to clinch
and Cotton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prasoetram looks to clinch
and Cotton counters with a low kick, right behind Prasoetram 's knee.
Cotton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cotton wants to stand up but Prasoetram is controlling the position.
Cotton has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Prasoetram works to full guard.
Prasoetram controlling Cotton's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prasoetram wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dot Cotton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prasoetram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton throws a series of punches but Prasoetram moves out of range.
Prasoetram closes the distance and clinches.
Cotton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prasoetram missing with knees to the body.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cotton avoids it.
Cotton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Prasoetram trying to land knees to the body.
Prasoetram drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cotton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cotton is struggling to control the position.
Cotton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prasoetram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotton counters with a left to the body.
Dot Cotton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumali Prasoetram.
Prasoetram is breathing heavily.
Cotton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cotton stands up and waves to Prasoetram to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prasoetram moves into the clinch.
Cotton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cotton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cotton avoids the elbow strike from Prasoetram, against the cage.
Prasoetram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cotton is defending well for now.
Cotton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cotton avoids the elbow strike from Prasoetram, against the cage.
Prasoetram prevents Cotton from breaking the clinch.
Prasoetram successfully pulls guard.
Cotton stands up from Prasoetram's guard - Cotton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cotton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prasoetram was covering up waiting for the punch and Cotton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cotton wants to stand but Prasoetram has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton stops Prasoetram from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cotton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prasoetram uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cotton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cotton counters with a three punch combo that has Prasoetram backing up. Prasoetram nods at Cotton to acknowledge the strikes.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but Cotton moves out of range.
Prasoetram closes the distance but Cotton moves to the side
and Cotton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Prasoetram looks to clinch
and Cotton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cotton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cotton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cotton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Prasoetram!
Cotton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prasoetram can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prasoetram holds on for dear life.
Cotton wants to control the pace but Prasoetram is squirming around nicely.
Cotton avoids the attempt from Prasoetram to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotton controlling his opponent.
Cotton stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dot Cotton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prasoetram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cotton at a distance.
Prasoetram looks to clinch
and Cotton counters with a three punch combo that has Prasoetram backing up. Prasoetram nods at Cotton to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dot Cotton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Prasoetram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prasoetram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Prasoetram wants to control but Cotton is keeping busy.
Cotton decides to return to a standing position.
Prasoetram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotton.
Prasoetram closes the distance but Cotton moves to the side
and Cotton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prasoetram throws a wild body kick that Cotton sees coming a mile off.
Prasoetram closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotton stands and steps away. Prasoetram gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up
and Cotton counters with a shoot takedown. Prasoetram fights it but they end up in guard.
Cotton tries to stand but Prasoetram is controlling from the bottom.
Cotton prevents Prasoetram from getting back to his feet.
Prasoetram is working an open guard so Cotton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cotton keeps the fight on the outside.
Prasoetram throws a right hand that Cotton ducks under and follows up with a left that Cotton also avoids with ease.
Prasoetram looks to clinch
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prasoetram won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotton decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram misses with a takedown attempt
and Cotton counters with a shoot takedown. Prasoetram fights it but they end up in guard.
Prasoetram wants to stand up but Cotton is controlling him.
Cotton stands up from Prasoetram's guard - Cotton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prasoetram throws a sloppy head kick and Cotton moves out of range easily.
Prasoetram moves out of range of the body kick from Cotton.
Prasoetram closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Prasoetram lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton wants to stand but Prasoetram is controlling the position.
Cotton has control of Prasoetram's left arm, preventing Prasoetram from doing any damage.
Dot Cotton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prasoetram wants to stand but Cotton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sumali Prasoetram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cotton has his hands on Prasoetram's head, controlling the position.
Cotton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dot Cotton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cotton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dot Cotton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between marlo froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think froch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't be touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, marlo froch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
froch checks a leg kick.
Masatupo scores with a head kick.
It looks like marlo froch has been cut.
Masatupo throws a sloppy head kick and froch moves out of range easily.
Masatupo throws a sloppy head kick and froch moves out of range easily.
froch lands a right hook to the body.
froch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masatupo was well out of range. Poor timing from froch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masatupo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masatupo lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as froch crumples to the floor! Masatupo milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haiki Masatupo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG comes to the cage accompanied by The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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131 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen DANZIG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopite throws a combination. DANZIG tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice jab there from Kopite.
Kopite misses with a looping left.
Kopite stuffs the takedown.
DANZIG looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kopite looks to land a combination but DANZIG avoids it well.
DANZIG takes one on the button.
DANZIG doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopite circles away.
No joy there for Kopite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DANZIG wants to clinch.
Kopite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DANZIG fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kopite checks it well.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kopite as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen DANZIG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopite misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite fails to land with a series of punches.
DANZIG looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kopite!
DANZIG looking to secure an arm triangle but Kopite defends it well.
Kopite has given up his back here. Will DANZIG look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Kopite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DANZIG is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
DANZIG is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kopite knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kopite for a finish.
DANZIG is breathing heavily.
Kopite is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if DANZIG gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopite is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Despite being in a bad position, Kopite is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Kopite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
DANZIG looking for the RNC.
DANZIG working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG looking for the choke from the back.
Kopite looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kopite wants to escape the position.
DANZIG is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kopite has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DANZIG has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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.
DANZIG looking to hold on to the position here but Kopite rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kopite scrambles and gets back to his feet.
DANZIG takes a jab right on the kisser.
DANZIG wants to clinch.
Glen DANZIG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopite misses with a few strikes there.
Kopite displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DANZIG.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Kopite will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kopite throws the left hand but DANZIG avoids the punch easily.
Kopite lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DANZIG backs up against the cage.
Kopite misses the shot to the body.
DANZIG fails with a takedown attempt.
Kopite slaps away a takedown attempt from DANZIG, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DANZIG tries to clinch up.
Kopite is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kopite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DANZIG.
Kopite connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DANZIG steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kopite.
DANZIG closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kopite to the mat! Kopite manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DANZIG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopite is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite trying to control the position.
DANZIG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kopite working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DANZIG.
Kopite is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DANZIG is controlling him.
DANZIG might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DANZIG stands and throws Kopite's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kopite pushes DANZIG away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DANZIG gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
DANZIG tries for a kimura but Kopite is defending well.
DANZIG thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kopite is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but DANZIG has just dragged him back down to the mat.
DANZIG tries for a kimura but Kopite is defending well.
Kopite is not content to let DANZIG control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
DANZIG wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kopite, who protects the arm well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kopite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kopite misses with a hook. DANZIG ducked under it nicely.
DANZIG looks for a takedown but Kopite sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen DANZIG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DANZIG shoots for a double leg takedown but Kopite sprawls well. He's pushed DANZIG's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DANZIG is defended easily by Kopite.
Kopite lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kopite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DANZIG counters with a shoot takedown. Kopite fights it but they end up in guard.
DANZIG trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
DANZIG looking to pass the guard.
Kopite is looking to stand up but DANZIG isn't so interested in that idea.
Kopite trying to keep a closed guard but DANZIG is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Glen DANZIG will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
DANZIG tries to clinch but Kopite is having none of it.
DANZIG scores with a takedown into Kopite's guard.
DANZIG stands and steps away. Kopite gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kopite gets caught flat footed, as DANZIG shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kopite wants to stand and escape but DANZIG is having none of it.
DANZIG postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kopite is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DANZIG, into his guard.
Kopite working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG looking for a sweep. Not yet DANZIG, not yet.
DANZIG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DANZIG looking for a sweep. Not yet DANZIG, not yet.
Kopite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DANZIG controls Kopite momentarily but Kopite frees himself.
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.
DANZIG had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kopite defends it easily.
Kopite wants to stand but DANZIG has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kopite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DANZIG. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kopite throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kopite circles away from the clinch attempt.
DANZIG looks for a takedown but Kopite sprawls well.
DANZIG will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DANZIG circles away quickly and effectively.
Kopite throws a right and a left that DANZIG avoids nicely.
Kopite lands a right hook to the body.
Kopite uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kopite throws a nice looking combination but DANZIG bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kopite lands with a right hand.
DANZIG wants to clinch.
Kopite misses with a two punch combination.
DANZIG darts in and clinches Kopite up against the cage.
DANZIG misses with a punch to the body.
Kopite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DANZIG gets through Kopite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kopite pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen DANZIG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - DANZIG looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DANZIG avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DANZIG tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kopite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DANZIG somewhat.
Roberto Kopite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DANZIG looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kopite is fending him off so far but DANZIG persists. Nope, Kopite circles away and we're back to standing.
Kopite connects with a body shot.
DANZIG takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kopite connects with a jab.
Kopite throws a good cross that connects.
Kopite scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Kopite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kopite 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... Roberto Kopite!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Time 4 Sum Aksion. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White wants to clinch up but Bonaparte keeps it at a distance.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bonaparte tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonaparte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonaparte circles away.
Bonaparte misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonaparte cracks the inside of White's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown but Bonaparte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White looks for the body kick but Bonaparte saw that one coming.
Bonaparte thows a body shot but no joy.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonaparte but Bonaparte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White wants to clinch up but Bonaparte keeps it at a distance.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonaparte cracks the inside of White's front leg.
Bonaparte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Bonaparte has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Bonaparte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Bonaparte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bonaparte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands a hook to the side of the head.
White blocks a body shot from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonaparte pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White prevents a body shot from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Bonaparte scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Bonaparte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Bonaparte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonaparte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bonaparte - that landed with a thud.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonaparte is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
White is breathing heavily.
Bonaparte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Bonaparte.
A nice left hand lands by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
White shoots in for a takedown but Bonaparte shows good takedown defense.
Napoleon Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaparte stuffs the takedown.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
Bonaparte drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Bonaparte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Bonaparte dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bonaparte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonaparte scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bonaparte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Bonaparte scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonaparte jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
Bonaparte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
White is rocked!
Bonaparte throws a monster overhand right that drops White! Bonaparte follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Bonaparte!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key has chosen Kanye West - Flashing Lights as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Key!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Key in a clinch.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Key stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Key's efforts to push away.
Nelson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nelson manages to end up in side control.
Nelson happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key regains half guard.
Key is trying to get back to full guard.
Key slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Key looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Key can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Key is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Key working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Key is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Key throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Key just misses with a punch to the body.
Key lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Key sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Key circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Key circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson jabs at Key's body.
Nelson tries to bum rush Key with a series of wild strikes but Key uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson scores a takedown into full mount!
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Key is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Key is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson trying to control but Key is having none of it.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Key tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Key tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Key can't escape the position.
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. DJ Nelson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Nelson 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.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Key as he jumps to the side.
Key shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Key is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Key has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Key has control of the leg.
Nelson is controlling Key's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Key is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Key wants to advance to full mount but Nelson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key preventing the sweep.
Key stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Key with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Key from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Key falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nelson.
That's two 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.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Key pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nelson is working for takedown but Key is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Key's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Key prevents the takedown attempt.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Key pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Key.
Key shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slips a jab from Key.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Key swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Key as Nelson shoots in.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Key's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Nelson.
Some wild striking there from Key.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
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.
Key misses with a looping left.
Key shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Key misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Key sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Junior Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Key misses with a two punch combination.
Key throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Key misses with a combination
and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Key is trying to keep Nelson in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DJ Nelson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nelson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Key's hands.
Key shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nelson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nelson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Key trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson controlling the position.
Key controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Key landing with the ground and pound.
Nelson is controlling Key's posture.
Key thows a big elbow that misses.
Key wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Junior Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Key slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Key stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Key postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Key is one step ahead there.
Key stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Key wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Key throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Key throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big right from Key misses.
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Key is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Key gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Key has Nelson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Key has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Key lands a shot to the body.
Key manages to break the clinch.
Junior Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Key slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DJ Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Key's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Key comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Nelson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pequeno has chosen Cão da Morte by Mão Morta as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joao Pequeno!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pequeno tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao throws a one two combo.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pequeno.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pequeno lands a left and a right that send Pacquiao crashing to the mat, dazed. Pequeno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pequeno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pequeno staying out of range there.
Pequeno is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pequeno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao throws a looping overhand right but Pequeno ducks down to avoid it.
Pequeno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pequeno tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pequeno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacquiao throws an overhand right that lands on Pequeno's shoulder, as Pequeno tries to avoid the shot.
Pequeno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pequeno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pequeno doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Pequeno moved out of range.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Pequeno moves out of range.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pequeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Pequeno moves out of range.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pequeno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Pequeno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pequeno momentarily.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pequeno misses with a jab to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pequeno.
Manny Pacquiao's cut is getting worse.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
and Pequeno counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiao will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pequeno is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Pequeno.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pequeno.
Pequeno tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Pequeno doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Pequeno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Pequeno.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pequeno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacquiao counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Pacquiao does it's job there.
It looks like Joao Pequeno has been cut.
Pequeno tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Pequeno's ribcage but misses.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pequeno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manny Pacquiao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pequeno clinches but Pacquiao breaks the clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Pequeno will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Pequeno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pequeno's knee momentarily.
Pacquiao scores with a one two! Pequeno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pequeno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacquiao throws out the jab.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Pequeno is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pequeno moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pequeno wants to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Pequeno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Pequeno slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a left to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot
and Pequeno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pequeno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pequeno has Pacquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Pacquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pacquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pequeno has him pressed against the cage.
Pequeno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pequeno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.
Pacquiao tries to break free but Pequeno pushes him back against the cage.
Pacquiao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pequeno up against the cage.
Pequeno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pacquiao's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno has Pacquiao pushed against the cage.
Pequeno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pacquiao's efforts to push away.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Pequeno keeps him there for the moment.
Pequeno misses with the head strike.
Pequeno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pacquiao up against the cage.
Pacquiao tries to break the clinch but Pequeno is controlling the position.
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.
Pequeno scores with a shoulder strike.
Pequeno throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
Pequeno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pacquiao.
Pequeno lands with a left to the head.
Pequeno has Pacquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Pacquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Pequeno has the dominant position.
Pequeno effectively controlling the action here.
Pequeno is working Pacquiao over against the cage.
Pacquiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Pequeno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pequeno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pacquiao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pequeno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pequeno circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Pequeno's ribcage but misses.
Pacquiao lands with a hook. Pequeno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pequeno counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Pequeno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pequeno thinking.
Pacquiao tries to land a leg kick but Pequeno saw it coming and moves away.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno slips a jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a jab.
Pacquiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pequeno.
Pequeno tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pequeno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pequeno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Pequeno is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno working aggressively here.
Pacquiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pequeno misses with the head strike.
Pequeno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pequeno misses with a punch to the body.
Pequeno misses with some punches.
Pequeno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pequeno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Pequeno.
A short right from Pequeno on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pequeno keeps control of Pacquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacquiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pequeno has him pressed against the cage.
Pequeno pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pacquiao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pacquiao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pequeno is keeping busy.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pequeno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
A big right from Pacquiao misses.
Pequeno is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pequeno tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pequeno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeez, Manny Pacquiao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Pequeno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pequeno tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao staying out of range there.
Pequeno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pequeno really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pacquiao misses with a hook.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pequeno misses the jab.
Pequeno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pacquiao lands a jab to Pequeno's midsection.
Pequeno moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pequeno moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Pequeno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pequeno misses the jab.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacquiao clobbers Pequeno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pequeno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Pequeno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pequeno throws a series of strikes that have Pacquiao backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Manny Pacquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pequeno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pequeno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pacquiao's head backwards.
Pacquiao tests Pequeno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacquiao lands a jab to Pequeno's midsection.
Pequeno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pequeno takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Pequeno tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pequeno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pequeno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pequeno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pequeno was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Pequeno moves out of range.
A slow jab from Pacquiao misses its intended target.
Pequeno takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pequeno moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Pequeno wants to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pequeno moves away.
Pequeno tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pequeno tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pequeno thuds his right hand into Pacquiao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao had his way with Joao Pequeno in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pequeno thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao scores with a nice head shot.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao tries to keep at a distance but Pequeno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pequeno working aggressively here.
Pequeno throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
A head punch on the inside from Pequeno fails to land.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Pequeno misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao stalls.
Pequeno throws a head punch that misses.
Pequeno blocking some punches.
Pequeno pushes Pacquiao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pequeno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacquiao.
A head punch on the inside from Pequeno fails to land.
Pequeno prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Pequeno tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pequeno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pequeno counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiao.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao misses with a combination
and Pequeno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pequeno backs up against the cage.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Pequeno.
Pequeno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick which misses Pequeno's front leg but catches the back leg as Pequeno tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pequeno checks a leg kick.
Pacquiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pequeno is rocked!
Pequeno is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice defenses there by Pequeno.
Pacquiao misses with a combination
and Pequeno moves into the clinch.
Pequeno tries to work over Pacquiao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno misses with some punches.
Pequeno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pequeno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pequeno working aggressively here.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Pequeno moves out of range.
Pequeno darts in trying to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pequeno thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao retains his featherweight title!
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