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TDC Fight Night 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Aaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron comes to the cage accompanied by Gucci Mane - It's Over. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Aaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley slips a jab and a cross from Aaron.
Lashley dodges the punch combination from Aaron.
Aaron moves away from the strike by Lashley.
Christian Aaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aaron misses with a wild combination.
Lashley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aaron's waist but Aaron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lashley off to one side.
Aaron looks to land a combination but Lashley avoids it well.
Aaron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aaron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lashley dodges the punch combination from Aaron.
Aaron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aaron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lashley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aaron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lashley has him pressed against the cage.
Lashley has Aaron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aaron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Aaron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aaron is pressed up against the cage. Lashley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aaron down to the mat. Aaron avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Christian Aaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley.
Aaron swinging wilding here.
Aaron misses with a double jab
and Lashley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aaron!
Aaron is trying desperately to improve position.
Aaron is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron prevents any damage by holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley lands a nice shot to the head.
Lashley controlling from mount.
Lashley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aaron is looking to escape.
Aaron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aaron tries to hold on but Lashley pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poor strikes thrown by Lashley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lashley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lashley wants to control but instead Aaron manages to regain half guard.
Aaron gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aaron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aaron tries to get out of the position.
Lashley wants to get up but he can't break Aaron's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lashley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aaron is keeping the position for now.
Aaron is pulling down on Lashley's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aaron is on top in guard.
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.
Aaron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lashley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aaron stays in close to Lashley's body and controls the position.
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lashley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aaron stands up and waves to Lashley to follow him.
Aaron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aaron misses with a series of wild punches.
Aaron throws a right hand that Lashley ducks under and follows up with a left that Lashley also avoids with ease.
Aaron misses with a few strikes there.
Aaron stuffs the takedown attempt from Lashley. Lashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Aaron throws a nice looking combination but Lashley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aaron.
Lashley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aaron throws a combination that misses
and Lashley counters with a left and a right that stings Aaron.
Aaron looks to land a combination but Lashley avoids it well.
Lashley swinging wilding here.
Aaron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aaron.
Aaron throws a series of strikes that have Lashley backpedaling.
Aaron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lashley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lashley.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lashley is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley looking to pass the guard.
Aaron controlling Lashley's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aaron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aaron passes into side control, despite Lashley's attempt to control the position.
Aaron has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aaron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aaron.
A combination from Aaron does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aaron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aaron misses with a wild combination.
Aaron throws a combination. Lashley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aaron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lashley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aaron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lashley.
Christian Aaron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Aaron does no damage.
Lashley tries to clinch but Aaron is having none of it.
Aaron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lashley clinches up with Aaron and pushes him back against the cage.
Aaron breaks the clinch.
Lashley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aaron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aaron throws a nice looking combination but Lashley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aaron throws a combination that misses
and Lashley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lashley looks to land a left hand but Aaron moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Aaron misses.
Aaron misses with a double jab.
Lashley throws a series of punches but Aaron moves out of range.
Aaron lands a two punch combo.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aaron as he jumps to the side.
Lashley misses with a wild body shot.
Aaron lands a two punch combo.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lashley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aaron to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Lashley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aaron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lashley circles away quickly and effectively.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aaron misses with a double jab.
Aaron throws a combination that misses
and Lashley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aaron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aaron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aaron wants it to stay on the feet.
Aaron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lashley dodges the punch combination from Aaron.
Aaron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lashley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Aaron misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Christian Aaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley.
Lashley tries to clinch there but Aaron circles away.
Aaron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lashley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown. Aaron tries to sprawl out of it but Lashley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aaron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aaron looks to land a combination. Lashley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aaron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lashley shoots in but Aaron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aaron throws a right and a left that Lashley avoids nicely.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown. Aaron tries to sprawl out of it but Lashley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aaron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aaron swinging wilding here.
Christian Aaron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aaron dodges the punch combination from Lashley.
Some wild striking there from Aaron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aaron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aaron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lashley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aaron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Aaron does no damage.
Aaron misses with a series of wild punches.
Aaron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aaron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lashley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lashley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aaron throws a nice looking combination but Lashley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aaron misses with a wild combination.
Aaron misses with a combination
and Lashley counters by clinching up.
Aaron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lashley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aaron circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Aaron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Aaron shows good takedown defense.
Aaron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aaron throws a series of punches but Lashley moves out of range.
Lashley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aaron is fending him off so far but Lashley persists. Nope, Aaron circles away and we're back to standing.
Aaron's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Aaron duly obliges.
Aaron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lashley.
Aaron swinging wilding here.
Aaron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aaron misses with a series of wild punches.
Aaron misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Aaron misses.
Lashley doesn't manage to clinch there - Aaron circles away.
Aaron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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.
Aaron throws a right hand that Lashley ducks under and follows up with a left that Lashley also avoids with ease.
Aaron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lashley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Aaron.
Aaron throws a series of punches but Lashley moves out of range.
Aaron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aaron misses with a wild combination.
Aaron swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Aaron misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lashley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aaron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Aaron.
Christian Aaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Lashley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aaron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lashley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Aaron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lashley 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 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Lashley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baby Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crusher has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Baby Penn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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172 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baby Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noob Crusher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Crusher.
Crusher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crusher tries a head kick but it misses.
Crusher misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crusher. Penn shrugs it off though.
Crusher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Baby Penn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn blocks a head kick by Crusher.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crusher drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Penn tries to stall but Crusher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Penn has clasped his hands together around Crusher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Penn prevents Crusher from escaping the position.
Crusher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Crusher regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Crusher wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crusher is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crusher wants to stand up but Penn is controlling him.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Crusher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crusher manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Crusher's guard.
Crusher has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Penn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Crusher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crusher is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Crusher scores with a head kick.
Crusher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crusher lands a nice looking kick to the body. Penn takes a step back to recover.
Crusher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Crusher.
A lazy left from Crusher finds it's target.
Crusher throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crusher. Penn shrugs it off though.
Good exchange - Crusher coming out on top.
Crusher tries a head kick but it misses.
Crusher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crusher throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Crusher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crusher scores with a head kick.
Noob Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Noob Crusher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crusher.
Crusher clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Crusher stalling against the cage.
Crusher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crusher manages to break the clinch.
Penn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Crusher.
Crusher throws a head kick that half lands.
Crusher throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Crusher.
Crusher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Crusher throws a head kick that misses.
Crusher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crusher throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
Crusher with a knee to the head.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crusher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Crusher working Penn over with knees to the body.
Crusher breaks from the clinch.
Penn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crusher lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crusher throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crusher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crusher lands a nice looking body kick.
Crusher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crusher!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Crusher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baby Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crusher lands a head kick!
Crusher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn slips under a jab from Crusher.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crusher fakes the leg kick and cracks Penn in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crusher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crusher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crusher wants to clinch
and Penn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher lands a good knee to the midsection. Penn won't want to take too many of those.
Crusher lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crusher walks away with a smile on his face. Penn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crusher throws a head kick that misses.
Crusher tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Crusher moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body kick from Crusher.
Crusher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crusher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crusher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crusher scores with a push kick.
Crusher throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Crusher throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Crusher keeps Penn at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crusher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Penn's head.
Crusher throws a head kick that misses.
Crusher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crusher.
Crusher pushes Penn away with a front kick.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
Crusher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crusher misses with a head kick.
Crusher drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crusher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher breaks from the clinch.
Baby Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crusher throws a sloppy head kick
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crusher manages to get to full guard.
Crusher wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Crusher is keeping the position.
Crusher pushes Penn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crusher closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Crusher.
Crusher working Penn over with knees to the body.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crusher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crusher scores a nice knee to the body.
Crusher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crusher throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Crusher lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
Crusher throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noob Crusher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Crusher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crusher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crusher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Crusher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baby Penn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Crusher scores with a head kick.
Crusher throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Crusher wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Penn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Crusher. That one must have hurt.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crusher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crusher throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
A head kick from Crusher lands but Penn takes it in his stride.
Crusher tries to keep at a distance but Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crusher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Crusher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
Crusher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Crusher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crusher clinches.
Knees to the body from Crusher.
Crusher landing knees to the head.
Crusher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Penn up against the cage.
Crusher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher breaks the clinch.
Crusher throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Crusher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Penn blocks a head kick by Crusher.
Crusher throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Penn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crusher's guard.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crusher is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crusher wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crusher, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crusher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crusher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Penn working Crusher over with strikes.
Crusher wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penn lands a nice short elbow.
Crusher pushes Penn off and gets back to his feet.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crusher. Crusher obviously looking to wear him down.
Crusher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baby Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noob Crusher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Crusher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Crusher.
Crusher instigates a clinch.
Crusher with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Penn as the two fighters clinch.
Crusher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Penn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crusher unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crusher connects with a knee to the head.
Crusher breaks from the clinch.
Crusher moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Penn takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Crusher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crusher 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... Noob Crusher!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bong BadGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BadGuy comes to the cage accompanied by hits from the bong. Daniels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King Without A Crown by Matisyahu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bong BadGuy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BadGuy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bong BadGuy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BadGuy lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
Daniels blocks a head kick by BadGuy.
BadGuy fakes the leg kick and cracks Daniels in the body.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
BadGuy throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for BadGuy.
Daniels blocks a head kick by BadGuy.
BadGuy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BadGuy.
A decent looking cross lands there for BadGuy.
BadGuy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels dives in and grabs BadGuy's left leg, looking for a takedown. BadGuy pushes down on Daniels's head and hops out.
Daniels avoids the head kick by BadGuy.
Daniels tries to clinch there but BadGuy circles away.
Daniels avoids the head kick by BadGuy.
Daniels avoids a kick to the body.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Daniels is looking to clinch but BadGuy is avoiding it.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bong BadGuy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BadGuy swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
BadGuy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
BadGuy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by BadGuy.
BadGuy keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Bong BadGuy has been cut.
BadGuy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BadGuy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Daniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BadGuy pinned against the cage. BadGuy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daniels avoids the head kick by BadGuy.
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with BadGuy.
BadGuy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BadGuy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BadGuy misses with a knee to the head.
Daniels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from BadGuy.
BadGuy being controlled against the cage.
BadGuy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but BadGuy avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
Bong BadGuy's cut is getting worse.
Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from BadGuy.
BadGuy trying to stall but Daniels improves his position.
Daniels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
BadGuy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BadGuy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bong BadGuy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
BadGuy is breathing heavily.
Daniels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
BadGuy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daniels just leaning against BadGuy, taking a breather.
BadGuy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniels slows down the pace here.
Daniels lands an elbow just above BadGuy 's eye.
Jeez, Bong BadGuy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bong BadGuy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samuel Daniels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monty Brewster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Solid Snake's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monty Brewster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Solid Snake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake looks to land a combination but Brewster avoids it well.
Brewster looks to land a combination but Snake avoids it well.
Brewster looks to land a body kick but Snake moved away.
Brewster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brewster throws out the jab.
Brewster misses with a double jab.
Snake connects with a body shot.
A combination from Brewster does no damage.
Snake scores with a nice strike.
Snake closes the distance and clinches.
Snake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snake lands a nice uppercut.
Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brewster stalling in the clinch but Snake improves position.
Brewster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brewster misses with a body punch.
Snake tries to land knees in the clinch but Brewster avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snake throws an elbow but misses.
Brewster taking a breather.
Snake stalling.
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brewster walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake tries to clinch up but Brewster circles away and keeps his distance.
Brewster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Solid Snake has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snake connects with a solid leg kick.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewster throws a sloppy head kick
and Snake counters with a left and a right that hurts Brewster! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Snake jumps into full mount!
Brewster is rocked!
Brewster is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brewster has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brewster!
Oh Brewster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snake wants to stand but Brewster is controlling the position.
Brewster seems to have got his legs back now.
Brewster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Brewster drops back looking for a leg! Snake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snake manages to kick Brewster off! Brewster jumps back into Snake's guard.
Brewster trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brewster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snake dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brewster's guard.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brewster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brewster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snake on the side of the head.
Snake tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Snake.
Brewster wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.
Snake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brewster misses with a series of wild punches.
Snake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brewster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solid Snake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solid Snake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brewster throws a right hand that Snake ducks under and follows up with a left that Snake also avoids with ease.
Brewster misses the jab.
Snake blocks a jab.
Brewster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snake ducks under a wild hook from Brewster.
Snake throws a push kick but Brewster slaps the foot to one side.
Brewster throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Snake counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brewster misses with a double jab.
Brewster throws a nice looking combination but Snake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brewster throws a jab when Snake was well out of range.
Snake's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Snake duly obliges.
It looks like Monty Brewster has been cut.
Snake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Snake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Snake throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Brewster is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Solid Snake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Silver is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Silver!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
Evans tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.
Silver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver connects with a jab.
It looks like Scott Evans has been cut.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Silver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Evans stumbling backwards into the cage! Evans bounces back off the cage towards Silver, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Silver lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Silver celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Silver!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flash Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flash Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Leeroy with that takedown attempt.
Rage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leeroy to the mat! Leeroy manages to get full guard.
Leeroy wants to stand up but Rage is controlling him.
Rage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rage won't allow Leeroy to get back to his feet.
Rage passes Leeroy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leeroy is not content to let Rage control the position.
Rage thows a huge punch but Leeroy dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leeroy keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leeroy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rage is looking to stall here but Leeroy recovers full guard.
Leeroy wants to get back to his feet but Rage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rage trying to control but Leeroy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeroy is looking to stand up but Rage isn't so interested in that idea.
Rage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leeroy, up you get!
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.
Rage scores with a takedown into Leeroy's guard.
Rage prevents Leeroy from getting back to his feet.
Leeroy keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
Rage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leeroy wants to get back to his feet but Rage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to stand but Leeroy is controlling from the bottom.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leeroy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leeroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rage. 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.
Leeroy tries for a takedown but Rage circles away easily
and Rage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rage trying to pass the guard but Leeroy defending well.
Rage trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Leeroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rage is pressing down on Leeroy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leeroy is holding on for now.
Leeroy is trying to stand up here but Rage is controlling him well.
Leeroy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage stops Leeroy from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Rage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leeroy.
Rage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leeroy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leeroy pushes Rage away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rage gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rage just content to control the position.
Rage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leeroy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leeroy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rage working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy dodges the ground and pound from Rage.
You can see the frustration on Leeroy's face as Rage controls the position.
Leeroy is trying to get back to his feet.
Leeroy stops Rage from passing to mount.
Rage is putting a hurting on Leeroy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leeroy keeps working.
Leeroy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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.
Leeroy keeps the fight on the outside.
Leeroy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leeroy wants it to stay on the feet.
Rage throws a head kick but Leeroy moves out of range.
Rage tries to clinch up.
Rage with a poor takedown
so Leeroy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leeroy is looking to stand up but Rage won't let him.
Rage wants to sweep here but Leeroy controlling him for the moment.
Leeroy gets to his feet. Rage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to clinch.
Leeroy tries for a takedown but Rage circles away easily
and Rage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leeroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage is taking a breather. Leeroy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Flash Rage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rage throwing shots but Leeroy is blocking nicely.
Leeroy kicks off Rage and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy scores with a takedown into Rage's guard.
Leeroy is breathing heavily.
Rage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leeroy is one step ahead there.
Rage pulls Leeroy in close to his closed guard and prevents Leeroy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leeroy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leeroy has managed to get both his arms back between Rage's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Leeroy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Rage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leeroy's guard.
Rage wants to control from the top but Leeroy keeps moving.
Leeroy wants to stand up but Rage is controlling him.
Leeroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeroy is working an open guard so Rage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leeroy avoids the body shot from Rage.
Leeroy shoots and misses
and Rage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeroy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rage is controlling him.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Leeroy has wrist control.
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.
Leeroy keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leeroy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rage gets full guard.
Rage is trying to control the position but Leeroy postures up.
Rage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leeroy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage looking for a sweep. Not yet Rage, not yet.
Leeroy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leeroy with a poor takedown
and Rage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leeroy is wriggling around but Rage manages to pass to half guard.
Leeroy pushes Rage off looking to stand but Rage dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage trying to pass the guard but Leeroy defending well.
Rage trying to control the action but Leeroy is working from the bottom.
Leeroy is trying to stand back up but Rage is controlling him
Rage is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flash Rage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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... Flash Rage!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lumberjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumberjack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Have you ever been Mellow?. 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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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Shmuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Lumberjack!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmuck gets the takedown into side control.
Shmuck is working Lumberjack over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shmuck is trying to get an arm triangle but Lumberjack is defending well.
Shmuck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lumberjack, who protects the arm well.
Lumberjack is looking to reverse the position.
Lumberjack is trying to control Shmuck's posture but Shmuck avoids it.
Lumberjack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shmuck cracks Lumberjack with a big right hand but Lumberjack just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shmuck scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumberjack is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lumberjack is looking for a sweep.
Shmuck in side control, throwing shots but Lumberjack defends.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shmuck misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck misses with a series of wild punches.
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lumberjack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shmuck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shmuck is trying to get an arm triangle but Lumberjack is defending well.
Lumberjack is trying to get back to half guard.
Shmuck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lumberjack has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Shmuck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lumberjack is looking for a sweep.
Shmuck sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lumberjack is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shmuck is trying to get an arm triangle but Lumberjack is defending well.
Shmuck is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumberjack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shmuck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lumberjack controlling the position well.
Lumberjack wants to control but Shmuck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lumberjack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shmuck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lumberjack wants to get back to full guard.
Shmuck trying to mount his opponent but Lumberjack defends it.
Lumberjack tries to get to full guard but Shmuck has control of the leg.
Shmuck is looking to advance position but Lumberjack won't allow it.
Lumberjack kicks off Shmuck and gets to his feet.
Lumberjack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lumberjack instigates a clinch.
Shmuck is trying to drag Lumberjack to the mat but Lumberjack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shmuck is trying to drag Lumberjack to the mat but Lumberjack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lumberjack is pressed up against the cage. Shmuck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lumberjack down to the mat. Lumberjack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Shmuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumberjack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lumberjack wants to clinch.
Lumberjack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kevin Lumberjack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumberjack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lumberjack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shmuck shoots in and drives through. Lumberjack sprawls well.
Shmuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shmuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Good exchange - Shmuck coming out on top.
Shmuck fails with the takedown.
Lumberjack tries to clinch there but Shmuck circles away.
Lumberjack doesn't manage to clinch there - Shmuck circles away.
Lumberjack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lumberjack doesn't manage to clinch there - Shmuck circles away.
Lumberjack wants to clinch.
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lumberjack as he avoids it easily.
Lumberjack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lumberjack lands a big head kick that sends Shmuck tumbling to the mat! Lumberjack takes a step backwards and waves Shmuck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shmuck is rocked!
It looks like Buck Shmuck has been cut.
Shmuck looks to land a left hand but Lumberjack moved out of range nicely.
Oh Shmuck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shmuck with a jab.
Shmuck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lumberjack's half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lumberjack is looking for a sweep. Shmuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Buck Shmuck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buck Shmuck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Shmuck misses.
Shmuck seems to have got his legs back now.
Lumberjack tries to close the distance and clinch but Shmuck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lumberjack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shmuck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lumberjack's guard.
Shmuck wants to control from the top but Lumberjack keeps moving.
Lumberjack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lumberjack pulls Shmuck in to control the position.
Lumberjack working a defensive guard here.
Lumberjack is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shmuck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shmuck won't allow Lumberjack to sweep him here.
Lumberjack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shmuck dives in and grabs Lumberjack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lumberjack pushes down on Shmuck's head and hops out.
Lumberjack with a hook.
Lumberjack is looking to clinch but Shmuck is avoiding it.
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lumberjack but Lumberjack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buck Shmuck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shmuck keeps the fight on the outside.
Lumberjack checks a leg kick.
Shmuck fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Shmuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lumberjack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lumberjack rushes Shmuck and presses him up against the cage.
Shmuck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lumberjack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shmuck takes an elbow to the temple.
Shmuck is working for takedown but Lumberjack is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Lumberjack.
A knee to the head by Lumberjack.
Lumberjack scores with a shot to the side of Shmuck's head.
Lumberjack tries to land a knee to the head but Shmuck blocks with his arms.
Lumberjack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lumberjack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lumberjack.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lumberjack.
Shmuck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shmuck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lumberjack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumberjack missing with knees to the body.
Shmuck looking for a takedown.
Lumberjack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shmuck is defending well for now.
Shmuck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lumberjack is pressed up against the cage. Shmuck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lumberjack down to the mat. Lumberjack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shmuck throws a right hand that Lumberjack ducks under and follows up with a left that Lumberjack also avoids with ease.
Lumberjack wants to clinch.
Lumberjack doesn't manage to clinch there - Shmuck circles away.
Lumberjack clinches.
Shmuck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lumberjack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lumberjack landing knees to the head.
Shmuck goes for a takedown attempt but Lumberjack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shmuck fails with the takedown.
Shmuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shmuck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lumberjack is trying to defend but Shmuck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lumberjack controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumberjack moves into full guard.
Lumberjack trying to control the position here.
Lumberjack wants to sweep here but Shmuck controlling him for the moment.
Shmuck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lumberjack trying to control the position.
Shmuck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lumberjack's head.
Lumberjack has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shmuck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lumberjack wants to stand but Shmuck is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shmuck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lumberjack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shmuck catches Lumberjack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lumberjack instigates a clinch.
A short right from Lumberjack on the inside.
Lumberjack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shmuck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lumberjack smiles and moves away.
Lumberjack throws a series of punches but Shmuck avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Shmuck - just one landing.
Lumberjack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shmuck.
Lumberjack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shmuck tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lumberjack gets through Shmuck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Lumberjack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buck Shmuck's cut.
That's time! Shmuck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shmuck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lumberjack is fending him off so far but Shmuck persists. Nope, Lumberjack circles away and we're back to standing.
Shmuck fails with the takedown.
Lumberjack slaps away a takedown attempt from Shmuck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Shmuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumberjack misses with a head kick.
Shmuck swinging wilding here.
Lumberjack tries to clinch up.
Lumberjack clinches up against the cage.
Lumberjack prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shmuck goes for a takedown attempt but Lumberjack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lumberjack tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumberjack leaves Shmuck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shmuck lands with a shot to the body.
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumberjack wants to sweep here but Shmuck controlling him for the moment.
Shmuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Lumberjack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lumberjack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lumberjack wants to stand up but Shmuck is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shmuck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lumberjack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shmuck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lumberjack is taking a breather. Shmuck says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Lumberjack wants to stand up but Shmuck has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lumberjack tries to pass to full mount but Shmuck defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shmuck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shmuck will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shmuck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lumberjack wants to control from the top but Shmuck keeps moving.
Shmuck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lumberjack is one step ahead there.
Shmuck is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck is working an open guard so Lumberjack takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lumberjack as Shmuck shoots in.
Lumberjack tries to clinch but Shmuck moves out of range.
Shmuck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lumberjack's waist but Lumberjack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shmuck off to one side.
Lumberjack is looking to clinch but Shmuck is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lumberjack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shmuck takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lumberjack is looking to clinch but Shmuck is avoiding it.
Lumberjack tries to clinch up.
Shmuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lumberjack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lumberjack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shmuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shmuck is defended easily by Lumberjack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lumberjack as he avoids it easily.
Lumberjack tries to clinch there but Shmuck circles away.
Lumberjack tries to clinch there but Shmuck circles away.
Lumberjack is looking to clinch.
Shmuck shoots in and drives through. Lumberjack sprawls well.
Lumberjack has Shmuck up against the cage in a clinch.
Lumberjack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lumberjack prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Lumberjack.
Lumberjack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lumberjack gets underhooks to prevent Shmuck's takedown attempt.
Lumberjack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shmuck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lumberjack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lumberjack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shmuck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shmuck tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shmuck has clasped his hands together around Lumberjack's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shmuck working the strikes but Lumberjack uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Lumberjack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lumberjack 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... Kevin Lumberjack!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Doinel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Hayek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doinel's entrance music is Generique Et Car De Police. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antoine Doinel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Friedrich Hayek!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayek misses with an uppercut.
Hayek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doinel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hayek throws a leg kick but Doinel moved away.
Hayek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doinel slips under a jab.
Hayek lands with an uppercut that bounces Doinel off the cage and back into rage.
Hayek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doinel on the side of the head.
Hayek throws a lazy right hand but Doinel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doinel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hayek sprawls well initially but Doinel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Doinel prevents Hayek from improving his position.
Hayek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doinel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doinel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hayek is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hayek is trying to escape the mount but Doinel keeps good control and instead manages to take Hayek's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayek tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hayek is desperately trying to improve his position but Doinel has a good base and remains in mount.
Doinel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hayek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Doinel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doinel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hayek looks a forlorn figure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hayek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hayek is trying desperately to improve position.
Doinel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Doinel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hayek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayek gets back to half guard.
Doinel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hayek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayek is pressing down on Doinel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doinel is looking to work some ground and pound but Hayek has wrist control.
Doinel postures up.
Doinel postures up and lands a big shot to Hayek's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doinel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayek is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hayek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doinel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doinel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayek.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doinel.
Doinel working away.
Doinel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hayek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doinel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doinel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doinel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Doinel is breathing heavily.
Doinel working away.
Doinel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayek managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Doinel.
Doinel advances nicely into full mount.
Hayek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hayek squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hayek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Doinel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hayek tries to get to full guard but Doinel has control of the leg.
Hayek trying to control but Doinel postures up.
Hayek wants to get back to full guard.
Hayek wants to control but Doinel is keeping busy.
Doinel wants to pass the guard but Hayek is defending well.
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.
Doinel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hayek misses with a straight left.
Doinel slips under a jab.
A big right from Hayek misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doinel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hayek sprawls well initially but Doinel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hayek is looking for a sweep. Doinel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doinel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Doinel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Doinel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayek is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Doinel dominated that round.
That's time! Doinel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doinel misses with a body shot.
Doinel swings for the body but Hayek moves out of range.
Hayek wants to slow Doinel down by chopping away at his legs.
Hayek throws a leg kick but Doinel checks it.
Doinel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayek.
Hayek thows a body shot but no joy.
Hayek moves out of range of the strikes.
Doinel staying out of range there.
Doinel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doinel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hayek's legs.
Doinel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hayek, who protects the arm well.
Hayek tries to improve position but can't.
Hayek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Doinel connects with a decent elbow.
Hayek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doinel is working Hayek over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayek wants to control but Doinel postures up.
Hayek is looking for a sweep.
Hayek is breathing heavily.
Hayek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doinel lands some shots froms side control.
Doinel is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayek is defending well.
Doinel blocks the strikes from Hayek.
Hayek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doinel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hayek is trying to stand up here but Doinel is controlling him well.
Antoine Doinel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doinel is working away from the top position though.
Doinel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doinel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Doinel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Doinel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hayek?
Doinel lands a big shot there that rocks Hayek but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hayek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Doinel lands a heavy elbow.
Hayek can't escape the position.
Doinel unloading with bombs!
Doinel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hayek hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doinel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hayek's face.
Doinel landing shots from mount.
Hayek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doinel wants to finish this one by submission but Hayek is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Doinel.
Doinel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hayek tries to hold on but Doinel pushes him away.
Hayek working to try and regain half guard.
Hayek is in a horrible position here. Doinel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Doinel landing strikes from the mount.
Hayek is looking to improve his position but Doinel isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doinel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Doinel looking for a guillotine from mount but Hayek is having none of it.
Hayek is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Doinel locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hayek is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antoine Doinel!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uolevi Gepardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Tesla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tesla is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC's Thunderstruck. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uolevi Gepardi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikola Tesla!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gepardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tesla.
Tesla swings for the body but Gepardi moves out of range.
A big right from Gepardi misses.
Gepardi clinches with his opponent.
Tesla is trying to break the clinch but Gepardi has him pressed against the cage.
Gepardi decides to pull guard.
Gepardi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gepardi, not yet.
Gepardi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gepardi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tesla's guard.
Tesla wants to stand but Gepardi is controlling the position.
Gepardi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gepardi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tesla looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tesla looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tesla!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tesla off and has taken his back!
Gepardi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tesla is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gepardi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gepardi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tesla is having to fend off submission attempts from Gepardi, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gepardi doesn't have the hooks in though and Tesla manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Gepardi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tesla manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi wants to pass the guard but Tesla is keeping the position.
Gepardi wants to control from the top but Tesla keeps moving.
Gepardi won't allow Tesla to get back to his feet.
Gepardi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gepardi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tesla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gepardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Gepardi moves out of range.
Gepardi looks to land a left hand but Tesla moved out of range nicely.
Tesla takes one to the side of the head.
Gepardi misses with a double jab
and Tesla counters with a one-two to the body.
Tesla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Gepardi misses its intended target.
Tesla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tesla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gepardi.
Tesla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gepardi in his tracks.
Gepardi avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tesla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gepardi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gepardi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tesla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gepardi throws out the jab.
Gepardi tries to clinch there but Tesla circles away.
Tesla misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Tesla. That snapped Gepardi's head back.
Nikola Tesla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tesla ducks right into an uppercut from Gepardi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tesla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gepardi moves into the clinch.
Gepardi jumps guard but Tesla stands there with Gepardi around his waist. Gepardi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tesla tries to circle away but Gepardi has him pinned against the cage.
Gepardi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gepardi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gepardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tesla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tesla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikola Tesla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gepardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Gepardi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gepardi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tesla to the mat! Tesla manages to get full guard.
Tesla keeping moving, preventing Gepardi from controlling successfully.
Gepardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tesla wants to stand up but Gepardi is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gepardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tesla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tesla has escaped and now he's on top!
Tesla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tesla wants to stand but Gepardi is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi trying to keep a closed guard but Tesla is proving a slippery customer.
Tesla wants to get up but he can't break Gepardi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tesla gets to his feet - Gepardi follows without any prompting.
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.
Gepardi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gepardi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tesla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tesla swats away the attempt to clinch by Gepardi.
Tesla throws a jab but it's blocked by Gepardi.
Tesla misses with a double jab
and Gepardi counters with a single leg into guard. Tesla didn't expect that.
Gepardi wants to control from the top but Tesla keeps moving.
Gepardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Tesla is retaining full guard.
Gepardi trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom.
Gepardi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tesla is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gepardi, into his guard.
Tesla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gepardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gepardi controls Tesla momentarily but Tesla frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tesla wants to stand but Gepardi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tesla won't allow Gepardi to get back to his feet.
Gepardi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gepardi controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gepardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tesla is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gepardi blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uolevi Gepardi dominated that second round.
That's time! Gepardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tesla walks into a left hand.
Gepardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tesla napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gepardi throws an elbow but Tesla slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gepardi is putting a hurting on Tesla here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gepardi is looking to take a break and control but Tesla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tesla seems a little lost for a moment, as Gepardi dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tesla is trying to buck Gepardi off.
Gepardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tesla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gepardi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tesla works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla wants to get back to his feet.
Tesla is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gepardi is trying to work for a kimura but Tesla is defending well.
Gepardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tesla is just riding it out for now. Gepardi eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Gepardi wants to control but Tesla is keeping him busy.
Gepardi stalling away here and it's allowed Tesla to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gepardi content to stall in guard here.
Gepardi passes Tesla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi is just content to waste time from the top position. Tesla takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gepardi stops Tesla from standing up.
Gepardi trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom.
Tesla wants to get back to his feet but Gepardi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gepardi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gepardi stands and throws Tesla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gepardi trying to control the position but Tesla is working 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.
Tesla is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gepardi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gepardi trying to control the action but Tesla is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Uolevi Gepardi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tesla throws a big shot that misses.
Tesla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Tesla does no damage.
Gepardi shoots in looking for a takedown. Tesla tries to sprawl out of it but Gepardi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tesla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gepardi shoots for a double leg takedown but Tesla sprawls well. He's pushed Gepardi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uolevi Gepardi clearly takes 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.
Jab by Gepardi.
Gepardi misses with a hook.
Tesla takes one on the button.
Gepardi scores a takedown into full mount!
Gepardi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tesla is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tesla and Gepardi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gepardi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tesla is not content to let Gepardi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla prevents Gepardi from improving position.
Tesla wants to get back to his feet.
Tesla gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tesla taking shots to the head.
Tesla's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gepardi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tesla is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gepardi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tesla turns into him and now he's in Gepardi's guard.
Gepardi wants to sweep here but Tesla controlling him for the moment.
Tesla has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gepardi is proving hard to escape from.
Uolevi Gepardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi working a defensive guard here.
Tesla is fighting to break Gepardi's control of his arms but Gepardi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gepardi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Gepardi has a closed guard, preventing Tesla from standing up.
Gepardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tesla is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tesla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tesla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uolevi Gepardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gepardi has a takedown stuffed.
Gepardi is looking to clinch but Tesla is avoiding it.
Gepardi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tesla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Uolevi Gepardi 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!
Gepardi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tesla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tesla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gepardi misses with a straight left.
Tesla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gepardi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gepardi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gepardi wants to pass the guard but Tesla is defending well.
Gepardi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gepardi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tesla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi looks to land a strike but Tesla avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gepardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tesla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tesla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tesla wants to get back to his feet but Gepardi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gepardi throws a strike but Tesla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gepardi wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Gepardi is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gepardi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tesla.
Nikola Tesla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tesla walks into a straight right hand from Gepardi.
Gepardi with a poor takedown
and Tesla counters with a one-two to the body.
Gepardi shoots in but Tesla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tesla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tesla lands a two punch combo.
Gepardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tesla.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gepardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tesla.
Tesla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gepardi in his tracks.
Gepardi misses with a double jab.
A jab from Gepardi misses.
Gepardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tesla sprawls well. Tesla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gepardi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uolevi Gepardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gepardi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gepardi has a takedown stuffed.
Uolevi Gepardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tesla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tesla slips a jab from Gepardi.
Gepardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tesla napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nikola Tesla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice defenses there by Gepardi.
Tesla throws a nice looking combination but Gepardi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gepardi staying out of range there.
Nikola Tesla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gepardi.
Tesla dips to his left and cracks Gepardi with an uppercut!
No joy there for Tesla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tesla throws a right hand that Gepardi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gepardi also avoids with ease.
Gepardi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tesla to the mat! Tesla manages to get full guard.
Gepardi wants to control from the top but Tesla keeps moving.
Gepardi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Tesla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gepardi 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... Uolevi Gepardi!
Uolevi Gepardi retains his featherweight title!
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