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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ELVIS PRESLEY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PRESLEY comes to the cage accompanied by You aint' nothin but a hounddog. Williams has chosen Kings and Queesn - Aerosmith as his entrance music. TJ Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ELVIS PRESLEY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams drops PRESLEY with a beautiful combination! PRESLEY stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!
It looks like ELVIS PRESLEY has been cut.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends PRESLEY to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). TJ Williams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noah Spitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cookie dew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Spitler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noah Spitler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, cookie dew!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dew throws a right hand that Spitler ducks under and follows up with a left that Spitler also avoids with ease.
dew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spitler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping dew at a distance.
dew looks gassed!
Spitler fails to land the takedown.
Spitler fails with the takedown.
Spitler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Spitler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spitler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as dew sprawls well. dew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spitler gets slowly back to his feet.
Spitler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and dew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spitler has his takedown stuffed
and dew counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spitler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Spitler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spitler shoots in looking for a takedown. dew tries to sprawl out of it but Spitler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. dew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Spitler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
dew throws a head kick but Spitler moves out of range.
dew scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spitler misses with a combination
and dew counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitler misses with a two punch combination.
Spitler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and dew counters with a big head kick but Spitler shrugs it off.
Spitler throws a combination that misses
and dew counters with a two punch combo.
Spitler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and dew counters with a series of strikes. Spitler will be more careful next time no doubt.
dew slips under a jab from Spitler.
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.
Spitler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in dew's half guard.
dew is refusing to be controlled, as Spitler sits in half guard.
Spitler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 Noah Spitler 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.
dew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spitler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spitler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and dew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spitler has his takedown stuffed
and dew counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spitler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Noah Spitler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spitler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and dew counters with a head kick.
Spitler throws a series of punches but dew avoids them all with ease.
Spitler throws a series of strikes that have dew backpedaling.
dew is breathing heavily.
Spitler shoots and misses
and dew counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Spitler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
dew circles away from the clinch attempt
and dew counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitler throws a head kick but dew moves out of range.
dew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spitler wants to clinch up but dew keeps it at a distance.
Spitler misses with a wild body shot.
Spitler tests dew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitler slips a jab and a cross from dew.
Spitler throws a left and a right that both miss
and dew counters with a head kick.
Spitler lands with a nice combination. dew backs away looking to recover.
Spitler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spitler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitler trying to control the action but dew is working from the bottom.
dew is defending against the submission attempts here by Spitler.
dew is staying active underneath Spitler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Spitler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
dew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spitler.
dew slips a jab and a cross from Spitler.
Spitler throws a right hand that dew ducks under and follows up with a left that dew also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spitler missing with a left hand there. dew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
dew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spitler counters with a left and a right that stings dew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitler swinging wilding here.
cookie dew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spitler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and dew counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice combination there by Spitler.
dew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spitler misses with a takedown attempt
and dew counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Spitler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spitler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitler with a lazy takedown attempt
and dew counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Spitler throws a left and a right that both miss
and dew counters with a head kick.
Spitler fails to land the takedown.
dew misses with a series of wild punches.
Spitler misses with a takedown attempt
and dew counters with a head kick. That will keep Spitler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spitler misses with a body shot
and dew counters with a left and a right that stings Spitler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitler throws a left and a right that both miss
and dew counters with a three punch combo that has Spitler backing up. Spitler nods at dew to acknowledge the strikes.
Spitler misses with a takedown
and dew counters with a one-two to the body.
Noah Spitler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spitler tries for a takedown but dew circles away easily
and dew counters with a three punch combo that has Spitler backing up. Spitler nods at dew to acknowledge the strikes.
Spitler gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitler is trying to control. dew wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spitler stops dew from getting back to his feet.
cookie dew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spitler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noah Spitler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spitler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Spitler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Koholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koholic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Distance by Cake. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Koholic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Summers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers looks to throw the jab but Koholic is out of range.
Koholic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Summers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Summers misses with a double jab.
Summers swinging wilding here.
Koholic tries to close the distance and clinch but Summers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Summers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koholic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Summers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koholic tries to close the distance and clinch but Summers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koholic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koholic keeps control of Summers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koholic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers pushes Koholic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koholic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Summers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Summers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Summers tries to stall but Koholic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Summers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Summers.
Summers blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koholic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Summers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koholic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koholic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koholic moves into range and clinches up with Summers.
A short uppercut from Summers.
Summers lands a nice uppercut.
Koholic has a couple of punches blocked by Summers.
A short body shot lands from Summers as the two fighters clinch.
Summers is looking to break free of the clinch but Koholic has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Summers.
Koholic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Summers blocks it with crossed arms.
Summers dodges an elbow strike from Koholic.
Koholic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koholic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Summers is trying to keep an underhook but Koholic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers actively working from the bottom here.
Summers tries to roll over but Koholic keeps him under control.
Koholic slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to roll over but Koholic keeps him under control.
Summers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koholic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koholic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Summers.
Summers lands an overhand right.
Koholic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koholic was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
Good exchange - Summers coming out on top.
Koholic tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
Koholic misses with a jab to the body
and Summers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Summers swats away the attempt to clinch by Koholic.
Summers misses with the combination.
Koholic tries to clinch there but Summers circles away.
Koholic tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
Summers takes a swing at Koholic's ribcage but misses.
Koholic lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Summers scores with a four punch combination!
Koholic tries to clinch there but Summers circles away.
Koholic is looking to clinch.
Joe Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Summers misses with a wild body shot.
Koholic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koholic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koholic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Summers counters with a one-two to the body.
Summers swinging wilding here.
Summers looks gassed!
Koholic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Summers swats away the attempt to clinch by Koholic.
Koholic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Summers!
Summers takes a swing at Koholic's ribcage but misses.
Summers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Summers duly obliges.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koholic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Summers manages to break the clinch.
Koholic tries to clinch
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Summers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koholic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
Koholic looks to clinch
and Koholic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koholic closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Summers.
Koholic swings wildly with an uppercut but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Summers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koholic.
Summers lands a body shot.
Summers blocking some punches.
Summers is trying to maintain a safe position but Koholic gets an underhook and turns Summers into the cage.
Koholic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Summers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koholic clinches up with Summers and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Summers as the two fighters clinch.
Summers is trying to break free.
Summers tries to break the clinch but Koholic is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koholic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Summers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Summers digs a right hand underneath Koholic's ribcage. Koholic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Summers stalling in the clinch but Koholic improves position.
Koholic throws a head punch that misses.
Koholic scores with a hook to the body.
Summers is breathing heavily.
Summers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koholic looking to throw knees to the head but Summers is blocking nicely.
Koholic swings wildly with an uppercut but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers looking to stall.
Koholic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Koholic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koholic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Summers counter with a right hand.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Koholic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Summers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koholic swings for the body but Summers moves out of range.
Summers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koholic misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Summers misses with a wild combination.
Koholic tries to clinch but Summers moves away
and Summers counters with a stiff right hand.
Koholic tries to clinch there but Summers circles away.
Koholic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koholic darts in trying to clinch
and Summers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Summers blocks a low kick nicely.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers moves out of range of the body kick from Koholic.
Summers looks to throw the jab but Koholic is out of range.
Summers misses with a few strikes there.
Summers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koholic closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Koholic.
Summers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koholic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Summers avoids it.
A short right from Summers on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koholic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Summers wants to break free but Koholic has control.
Koholic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Koholic.
Koholic swings wildly with an uppercut but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koholic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koholic working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Koholic.
Koholic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koholic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koholic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Summers swats away the attempt to clinch by Koholic.
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koholic moves away.
Koholic is looking to wear down Summers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koholic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koholic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koholic is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Summers digs a good body shot into Koholic's ribs.
Koholic tries to close the distance and clinch but Summers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koholic tries to clinch up but Summers circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Summers. No joy for Koholic on that attempt.
Koholic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koholic.
Koholic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Summers counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Summers.
Koholic tries to close the distance and clinch but Summers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Summers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Summers takes a swing at Koholic's ribcage but misses.
Koholic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koholic scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Summers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koholic dodges the punch combination from Summers.
Koholic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Summers to counter with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koholic.
Koholic wants to control but Summers is keeping him busy.
Summers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Summers is letting Koholic control him for a moment.
Koholic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koholic is looking to take a break and control but Summers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Summers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Summers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koholic off and has taken his back!
Summers gets his hands free as Koholic looks to control.
Koholic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Summers doesn't have the hooks in and Koholic manages to turn into his guard.
Koholic trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Koholic preventing the sweep.
Summers is looking to stand up but Koholic isn't so interested in that idea.
Koholic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Koholic from controlling successfully.
Koholic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Summers lands with a shot to the body.
Koholic has managed to clinch.
Koholic is trying to drag Summers to the mat but Summers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Summers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Summers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Summers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koholic backwards.
Summers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koholic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Summers backwards.
Koholic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Summers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers has had enough of the clinch but Koholic keeps him there for the moment.
Summers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Summers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Summers thuds a left hand into Koholic's body.
Koholic gets a clinch.
Koholic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Summers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Summers looks to score with a jab to the body but Koholic is just out of range.
Koholic tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Summers counter with a right hand.
Koholic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Summers counters with a left and a right that stings Koholic.
Koholic fails with the takedown.
Koholic tries to clinch up but Summers circles away and keeps his distance.
Summers avoids the body shot from Koholic.
Joe Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koholic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Summers counters with a nice body shot.
Koholic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Summers counters with a left and a right that stings Koholic.
Summers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Summers counters with a two punch combo.
Al Koholic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Summers.
Koholic darts in trying to clinch
and Summers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Koholic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koholic misses with a body shot.
Koholic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
Summers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Summers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koholic misses with a jab to the body
and Summers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Summers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Summers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Summers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Naulapyssy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ABBAS FAISAL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Naulapyssy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ABBAS FAISAL!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by FAISAL.
FAISAL prevents Naulapyssy from escaping the position.
An elbow from FAISAL crashes against the mat.
Naulapyssy wants to get back to his feet but FAISAL drags him back down.
FAISAL tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Naulapyssy is not content to let FAISAL control the position.
Naulapyssy is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FAISAL controls the position from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FAISAL misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
FAISAL takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Naulapyssy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naulapyssy has hold of one of FAISAL's legs. FAISAL is fighting the takedown attempt but Naulapyssy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Naulapyssy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAISAL pulls Naulapyssy in close to prevent any damage.
Naulapyssy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as FAISAL works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
FAISAL keeping moving, preventing Naulapyssy from controlling successfully.
Naulapyssy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naulapyssy wants to pass the guard but FAISAL is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy wants to stand but FAISAL is controlling his posture from full guard.
Naulapyssy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Naulapyssy throws a head kick that misses.
FAISAL circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy misses with a head kick.
Naulapyssy tries to clinch but FAISAL moves out of range.
Naulapyssy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Naulapyssy.
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.
Naulapyssy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naulapyssy moves into the clinch.
Naulapyssy wants to break free but FAISAL has control.
FAISAL can't get the takedown.
FAISAL is pressed up against the cage. Naulapyssy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag FAISAL down to the mat. FAISAL avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
FAISAL looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Naulapyssy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ABBAS FAISAL.
FAISAL misses with a takedown attempt - Naulapyssy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Naulapyssy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
FAISAL takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
FAISAL looks for a takedown but Naulapyssy sprawls well.
FAISAL looks gassed!
Naulapyssy throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Naulapyssy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Naulapyssy pushes FAISAL up against the cage in a clinch.
Naulapyssy has FAISAL pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. FAISAL manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naulapyssy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Naulapyssy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naulapyssy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed FAISAL clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FAISAL is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy is trying to stick to FAISAL's back but FAISAL is turning into Naulapyssy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Naulapyssy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by FAISAL.
Naulapyssy keeping moving, preventing FAISAL from controlling successfully.
Naulapyssy pushes FAISAL off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulapyssy throws a head kick but FAISAL moves out of range.
FAISAL shoots in but Naulapyssy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
FAISAL is breathing heavily.
FAISAL has a takedown stuffed.
FAISAL shoots in but Naulapyssy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank Naulapyssy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ABBAS FAISAL.
Naulapyssy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Naulapyssy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Naulapyssy.
FAISAL drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naulapyssy lands an elbow inside that FAISAL shrugs off.
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.
Naulapyssy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Naulapyssy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as FAISAL works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naulapyssy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Naulapyssy postures up and lands a big shot to FAISAL's brow.
Naulapyssy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naulapyssy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as FAISAL works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naulapyssy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. FAISAL is keeping the position for now.
Naulapyssy throwing strikes but missing.
Naulapyssy wants to stand but FAISAL is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
FAISAL shoots for a takedown but Naulapyssy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naulapyssy tries a head kick but it misses.
FAISAL closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Naulapyssy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of FAISAL's head.
FAISAL is rocked!
FAISAL is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Naulapyssy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
FAISAL is still on wobbly legs! Can Naulapyssy finish him?
Naulapyssy breaks from the clinch.
Naulapyssy moves into the clinch successfully.
FAISAL seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naulapyssy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naulapyssy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
FAISAL fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Naulapyssy scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy closes the distance and pushes FAISAL back into the cage.
Naulapyssy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naulapyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
FAISAL tries to keep at a distance but Naulapyssy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Naulapyssy breaks from the clinch.
Naulapyssy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Naulapyssy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naulapyssy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naulapyssy lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naulapyssy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Naulapyssy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
FAISAL misses with a takedown
and Naulapyssy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
FAISAL is looking for a sweep. Naulapyssy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naulapyssy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. FAISAL defending well though.
Naulapyssy thows a huge punch but FAISAL dodges it nicely.
FAISAL has hold of Naulapyssy's hands but Naulapyssy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Naulapyssy wants to pass to mount but FAISAL is defending the position.
FAISAL on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Naulapyssy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Naulapyssy there.
FAISAL takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulapyssy tries to pass to full mount but FAISAL defends it.
FAISAL taking some punishment here, with Naulapyssy in his half guard.
Naulapyssy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naulapyssy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frank Naulapyssy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naulapyssy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
FAISAL is not content to let Naulapyssy control the position.
Naulapyssy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naulapyssy is looking to take a break and control but FAISAL is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Naulapyssy working FAISAL over with strikes.
Naulapyssy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
FAISAL has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naulapyssy is working away from the top position though.
Naulapyssy throwing shots but FAISAL is blocking nicely.
Naulapyssy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
FAISAL is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naulapyssy scores with a couple of nice shots.
FAISAL keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naulapyssy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Naulapyssy is trying to control. FAISAL wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naulapyssy slows the pace down in half guard.
Frank Naulapyssy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Frank Naulapyssy just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naulapyssy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naulapyssy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FAISAL can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Naulapyssy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naulapyssy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. FAISAL manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
FAISAL not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
FAISAL being controlled here, momentarily.
Naulapyssy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
FAISAL not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naulapyssy trying to control the position from guard on top but FAISAL is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ABBAS FAISAL has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naulapyssy content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Naulapyssy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naulapyssy 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Naulapyssy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deis Knutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Ant WILD's Takeover. Deis Knutz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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273 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Harold Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Deis Knutz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knutz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knutz somewhat.
Knutz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardy slowing the pace effectively.
Knutz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knutz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knutz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Knutz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knutz wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Knutz managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Knutz working hard to break the clinch.
Hardy is trying to maintain a safe position but Knutz gets an underhook and turns Hardy into the cage.
Knutz is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Knutz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knutz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Knutz breaks the clinch.
Knutz fails with the takedown.
Harold Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deis Knutz.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardy trying to control but Knutz is having none of it.
Knutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knutz tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Knutz looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hardy! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Hardy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Carlson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flash Gordon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon scores with a spinning back kick!
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlson throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Carlson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gordon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gordon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordon looking for subs off his back but Carlson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson stops Gordon from getting back to his feet.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlson is working away from the top position though.
Carlson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carlson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Carlson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carlson stalling.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gordon scores with a takedown into Carlson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Carlson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon gets to his feet - Carlson follows without any prompting.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon swinging wilding here.
Carlson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon counters with a left and a right that stings Carlson.
Gordon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carlson to the mat! Carlson manages to get full guard.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carlson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Carlson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carlson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon gets to his feet. Carlson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carlson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carlson won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gordon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Carlson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlson is looking for a sweep. Gordon 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.
Flash Gordon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gordon gets a takedown into half guard.
Carlson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlson wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carlson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is keen to just control but Carlson is a slippery customer.
Carlson wants to get back to full guard but Gordon has passed into side control.
Gordon looking to control but Carlson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carlson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon tries to push Carlson's head away but Carlson is holding on tight.
Carlson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Carlson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carlson is trying to stand up.
Carlson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Carlson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Gordon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carlson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon stands up over Carlson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Carlson keeps moving.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Carlson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gordon connects with a high kick.
A solid body kick from Gordon.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Carlson on that attempt.
Flash Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Gordon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gordon throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gordon showed some decent athleticism there.
Gordon trying to control the action but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gordon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gordon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlson walks into a straight right hand from Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gordon lands a high kick!
Gordon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carlson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carlson stands and steps away. Gordon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Gordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carlson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carlson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson postures up.
Carlson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Carlson is controlling well.
Gordon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carlson is working for a kimura but Gordon is defending it quite comfortably.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Carlson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carlson throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Gordon really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carlson scores a takedown into full mount!
Carlson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Carlson's attempts to control the action.
Gordon wants to control but Carlson is having none of it.
Carlson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carlson is working for a guillotine from mount but Gordon frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gordon tries to reverse the position but Carlson maintains control.
Carlson tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Carlson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gordon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carlson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Carlson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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.
Carlson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gordon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gordon tries to buck Carlson off but he can't manage it.
Gordon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Carlson.
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Carlson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is controlling an arm, preventing Carlson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gordon tries to hold on but Carlson pushes him away.
Carlson misses with a head shot.
Carlson looking to ground and pound but Gordon is blocking nicely.
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.
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Carlson wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely.
Gordon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gordon tries to reverse the position but Carlson maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gordon is surviving well by controlling Carlson's body position as best he can.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Carlson had his way with Flash Gordon in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gordon wants to clinch up but Carlson keeps it at a distance.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carlson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gordon!
Carlson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Carlson fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carlson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon stops a takedown attempt from Carlson.
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Gordon instigates a clinch.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
and Gordon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carlson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Carlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Gordon scores with a four punch combination!
Carlson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a big head kick but Carlson shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carlson's head.
Gordon gets a clinch.
Gordon stalling the fight.
Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson wants to clinch.
Carlson has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carlson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gordon as he avoids it easily.
A head kick from Gordon lands but Carlson takes it in his stride.
Daniel Carlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlson tries to clinch
and Gordon counters with a head kick. That will keep Carlson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gordon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gordon wants to control but Carlson is keeping him busy.
Gordon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gordon laying and praying for a moment but Carlson takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gordon trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Daniel Carlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flash Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carlson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Carlson's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flash Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash Gordon!
Flash Gordon is the new light heavyweight champion!
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