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PFC 7: Lafferty vs Hinton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dressler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Sheehy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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172 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Dressler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Sheehy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dressler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheehy gets a takedown into half guard.
Sheehy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dressler defending well though.
Sheehy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dressler is just riding it out for now. Sheehy eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheehy stops Dressler from getting back to his feet.
Sheehy is looking for a kimura but Dressler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sheehy to get the leverage.
Sheehy is trying for a kimura here. Dressler looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sheehy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Sheehy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam DiMichele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marka im a get ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). im a get ya has chosen The Ramones - Surfin Bird as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam DiMichele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, marka im a get ya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
im a get ya stuffs the takedown.
DiMichele misses with a head kick.
DiMichele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DiMichele tries to clinch up but im a get ya circles away and keeps his distance.
im a get ya drives through with a takedown into guard.
DiMichele looking to hit a scissor sweep but im a get ya is one step ahead there.
im a get ya throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiMichele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. im a get ya defends it easily.
DiMichele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DiMichele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
im a get ya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and im a get ya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
im a get ya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DiMichele trying to keep a closed guard but im a get ya is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DiMichele shoots and misses
and im a get ya counters with a shoot takedown. DiMichele fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam DiMichele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
im a get ya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DiMichele is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiMichele looking to control.
im a get ya got a little sloppy there for a moment and DiMichele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, im a get ya has managed to get both his arms back between DiMichele's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
im a get ya controlling from the top position.
im a get ya won't allow DiMichele to sweep him here.
im a get ya wants to control from the top but DiMichele keeps moving.
DiMichele wants to sweep here but im a get ya controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DiMichele wants to clinch but im a get ya slips to the side
and im a get ya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by im a get ya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
im a get ya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
im a get ya looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMichele is trying to keep im a get ya in close.
DiMichele keeping moving, preventing im a get ya from controlling successfully.
DiMichele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DiMichele trying to strike off his back.
DiMichele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DiMichele wants to clinch
and im a get ya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMichele gets back to full guard.
DiMichele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. im a get ya defends it easily.
DiMichele is trying to control the position but im a get ya postures up.
im a get ya stopping the sweep attempt from DiMichele.
DiMichele wants to get back to his feet but im a get ya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DiMichele is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marka im a get ya dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DiMichele misses with a takedown attempt
and im a get ya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DiMichele wants to stand but im a get ya is controlling the position.
DiMichele wants to sweep here but im a get ya controlling him for the moment.
marka im a get ya has got the better of the ground game so far.
DiMichele being controlled here, momentarily.
DiMichele wants to sweep but no luck.
DiMichele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
im a get ya is breathing heavily.
im a get ya stopping the sweep attempt from DiMichele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMichele has his hands on im a get ya's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
im a get ya shoots in and drives through. DiMichele sprawls well.
DiMichele wants to clinch but im a get ya slips to the side
and im a get ya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by im a get ya.
DiMichele wants to sweep here but im a get ya controlling him for the moment.
DiMichele looking to control.
DiMichele is looking to stand up but im a get ya isn't so interested in that idea.
DiMichele trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
im a get ya won't allow DiMichele to get back to his feet.
im a get ya preventing the sweep.
DiMichele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. im a get ya is aware though and is defending well.
im a get ya postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DiMichele shoots in for a takedown but im a get ya shows good takedown defense.
im a get ya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DiMichele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. im a get ya defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam DiMichele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiMichele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DiMichele closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMichele wants to clinch.
DiMichele looks for a takedown but im a get ya sprawls well.
im a get ya shoots in for a takedown but DiMichele shows good takedown defense.
DiMichele tries for a takedown but im a get ya circles away easily
and im a get ya counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DiMichele's guard now.
DiMichele looking to hit a scissor sweep but im a get ya is one step ahead there.
im a get ya trying to control but DiMichele is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMichele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DiMichele looking to control.
im a get ya is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
im a get ya drops back, looking for a kneebar! DiMichele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DiMichele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DiMichele!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DiMichele wants to control but im a get ya is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marka im a get ya 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
DiMichele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. im a get ya tries to avoid it but DiMichele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag im a get ya to the ground. im a get ya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
im a get ya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
im a get ya blocks a head kick by DiMichele.
DiMichele misses with a head kick.
im a get ya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DiMichele was covering up waiting for the punch and im a get ya finishes the takedown easily into guard.
DiMichele throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
DiMichele trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
im a get ya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DiMichele has his hands on im a get ya's head, controlling the position.
DiMichele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMichele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
im a get ya trying to control the position from guard on top but DiMichele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DiMichele working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DiMichele tries for a takedown but im a get ya circles away easily
and im a get ya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DiMichele's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam DiMichele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMichele wants to get back to his feet but im a get ya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DiMichele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
im a get ya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DiMichele manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now im a get ya has DiMichele in his guard.
im a get ya keeping moving, preventing DiMichele from controlling successfully.
im a get ya looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMichele stands and throws im a get ya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DiMichele trying to control the position but im a get ya is working away.
DiMichele working away.
im a get ya looking for a sweep but DiMichele has passed into full mount! Oh no!
DiMichele cracks im a get ya with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
im a get ya holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as DiMichele tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
DiMichele throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
DiMichele tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
DiMichele trying to control but he's not successful this time.
im a get ya wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by DiMichele.
DiMichele is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! DiMichele extends the arm and im a get ya is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam DiMichele!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Mosley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Mosley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Mitrione!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitrione shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mosley is trying desperately to improve position.
Mosley is squirming around, avoiding Mitrione's attempts to control the action.
Mosley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mosley tries to get out of the position.
Mosley taking shots to the head.
Mitrione is working for a guillotine from mount but Mosley frees his head quite easily.
Mosley is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mitrione locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mosley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Mitrione!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Lex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Taua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taua has chosen Semaphore as his entrance music. Ricardo Taua has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Lex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricardo Taua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taua throws a head kick that misses.
Lex darts in and clinches Taua up against the cage.
Taua fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lex lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lex pulls Taua into guard.
Lex is looking for a triangle but Taua pushes his legs off easily.
Lex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lex trying to keep a closed guard but Taua is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taua passes Lex's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lex is trying to escape back to his feet but Taua uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lex regains half guard there - taking advantage of Taua's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lex tries to kick Taua off but Taua keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taua works his way into full mount!
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.
Lex is looking to get to half guard.
Taua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lex is looking to escape.
Taua is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taua controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taua fails to move to back control.
Lex has given up his back.
The referee is taking a good look at Lex as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Taua!
Lex is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lex, pushing him back against the cage.
Taua ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taua no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taua is on top in guard.
Taua advances position into side control!
Taua wants to control for a moment but Lex uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lex is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Taua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lex counters with a head kick.
Lex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lex checks a low kick from Taua.
Lex misses with a takedown attempt - Taua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lex looks to land a combination but Taua avoids it well.
Taua misses with a combination
and Lex counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Taua!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taua wants to hold on but Lex pushes him away.
Taua working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lex goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taua turns into him and now he's in Lex's guard.
Taua advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taua is trying to control. Lex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lex won't allow Taua to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lex defending well though.
Taua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lex keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A low kick from Taua misses
and Taua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taua with a poor takedown
and Lex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lex lands with a kick to the temple. Taua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lex has his takedown stuffed
and Taua counters with a right hand to the body.
Taua throws a hook but Lex blocks it.
Taua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lex counters with a low kick, right behind Taua 's knee.
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.
Taua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taua looking for a takedown.
Taua wants the takedown. Lex is fighting it off but Taua persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lex's guard against the cage.
Taua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lex is keeping the position for now.
Taua looking to sit in guard and control but Lex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dante Lex will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taua is defended easily by Lex.
Lex goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lex moves in looking to clinch but Taua pushes him off.
Lex blocks a jab.
Lex clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lex just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lex works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Taua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lex drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taua dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lex manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taua misses with a looping right.
Lex closes the distance and pushes Taua back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lex tries to pull guard but Taua holds him up against the cage and eventually Lex drops back down to his feet.
Taua is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dante Lex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Taua.
Taua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lex.
Lex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taua trying to control the position from guard on top but Lex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taua is pushing down on Lex's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lex is fighting to maintain full guard but Taua has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taua wants to control but Lex is keeping him busy.
Taua stops Lex from getting back to his feet.
Taua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taua moves nicely into side control.
Taua works to advance to full mount. Lex defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lex hang on?
Taua trying to control but Lex is having none of it.
Lex trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lex hang on?
Taua with the ground and pound from mount.
Taua is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lex is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lex flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Taua anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lex and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Taua slips an arm under Lex chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Taua has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Taua is squeezing on Lex like an anaconda would it's prey. Lex fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Taua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jett Kiliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbath Immortal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jett Kiliff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abbath Immortal's chin.
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185 lbs
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191 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jett Kiliff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abbath Immortal!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immortal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiliff doesn't seem bothered though.
Immortal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Immortal prevents Kiliff from escaping the position.
Immortal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kiliff is trying to improve his position.
Immortal working the head with strikes.
Kiliff bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Immortal misses with the combination.
Immortal misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiliff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Immortal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jett Kiliff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Immortal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Immortal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiliff.
Immortal tries to bum rush Kiliff with a series of wild strikes but Kiliff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Immortal misses with a two punch combination.
Kiliff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Immortal can pounce on him.
Immortal throws a series of punches but Kiliff moves out of range.
Immortal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kiliff scores with a head kick.
A head kick by Immortal misses
and Kiliff counters with a good, hard body kick but Immortal shrugs it off.
Immortal looks gassed!
Immortal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiliff.
Immortal misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiliff counters with a leg kick.
Abbath Immortal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiliff fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiliff.
Kiliff tries to clinch up but Immortal circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiliff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Immortal misses with a double jab
and Kiliff counters with a good low kick that Immortal was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiliff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiliff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kiliff is looking to clinch.
Immortal throws the left hand but Kiliff avoids the punch easily.
Kiliff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Immortal avoids the head kick by Kiliff.
Immortal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kiliff's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Immortal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiliff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Immortal's head.
Immortal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kiliff counters with a body kick that stops Immortal in his tracks momentarily.
Immortal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kiliff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kiliff.
Kiliff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kiliff is trying to maintain a safe position but Immortal gets an underhook and turns Kiliff into the cage.
Kiliff has Immortal pushed against the cage.
Immortal decides to pull guard.
Immortal looking for a guillotine here but Kiliff defends easily.
Immortal is looking to stand up but Kiliff isn't so interested in that idea.
Kiliff content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immortal has an active guard here but Kiliff has managed to pass into half guard.
Kiliff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Immortal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Immortal is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kiliff jumps into side control!
Immortal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiliff misses with a leg kick
and Immortal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiliff thinking.
Immortal throws a lazy head kick
and Kiliff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiliff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Jett Kiliff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Immortal does it's job there.
Immortal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Immortal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Immortal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiliff actively working from the bottom here.
Immortal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiliff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Immortal pulls his head out easily.
Immortal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immortal in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kiliff tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Immortal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abbath Immortal!
Abbath Immortal is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Bonanza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Eduardo Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davi Diggler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonanza doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggler circles away.
Diggler looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Diggler swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonanza.
Bonanza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonanza tries to clinch up but Diggler circles away and keeps his distance.
Diggler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonanza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonanza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonanza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonanza tries to clinch up but Diggler circles away and keeps his distance.
Eduardo Bonanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonanza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bonanza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diggler is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler is looking to take a break and control but Bonanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonanza wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bonanza tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonanza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonanza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggler swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonanza.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonanza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonanza tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonanza slaps away a takedown attempt from Diggler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diggler looks for a takedown but Bonanza sprawls well.
Diggler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diggler trying to control the action but Bonanza is working from the bottom.
Bonanza wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonanza defending well though.
Bonanza wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonanza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonanza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonanza doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggler circles away.
Diggler keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonanza wants to clinch.
Bonanza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggler tries to keep at a distance but Bonanza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonanza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonanza obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonanza obliges.
Diggler tries to pull guard but Bonanza won't allow it.
Eduardo Bonanza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davi Diggler.
Bonanza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diggler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonanza lands a knee to the body.
Bonanza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diggler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside that Diggler shrugs off.
Bonanza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonanza working Diggler over with knees to the body.
Diggler has Bonanza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonanza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonanza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonanza lands an elbow that stopped Diggler in his tracks for a moment.
Bonanza lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonanza lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonanza connects with a knee to the head.
Bonanza lands a nice elbow.
Bonanza lands an elbow that stopped Diggler in his tracks for a moment.
Bonanza landing knees to the body.
Diggler successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is looking for a triangle but Bonanza pushes his legs off easily.
Diggler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bonanza wants to get up but he can't break Diggler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bonanza is posturing up here but Diggler has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bonanza tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bonanza has to tap! Slick submission there by Diggler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davi Diggler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Zverev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Zverev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei Zverev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Steiner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zverev lands a two punch combo.
Zverev swinging wilding here.
Zverev throws a right hand that Steiner ducks under and follows up with a left that Steiner also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Zverev misses.
Zverev misses with a wild combination.
Zverev defending well as Steiner loads up on a big left hand.
Zverev misses with the combination.
Zverev tries to bum rush Steiner with a series of wild strikes but Steiner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zverev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steiner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zverev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Zverev.
Steiner misses with a hook to the body
and Zverev counters with a left and a right that stings Steiner.
Steiner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zverev's calf.
A shot to the body from Steiner misses
and Zverev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steiner loads up on a big right hand but Zverev slips the punch.
Zverev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steiner.
Zverev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zverev misses with a wild combination.
Steiner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zverev misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zverev throws a nice looking combination but Steiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zverev misses with a double jab.
Steiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zverev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steiner misses with a jab to the body
and Zverev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zverev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steiner.
Zverev is breathing heavily.
Zverev blocks a head kick by Steiner.
Steiner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zverev avoids it really well and circles away.
Zverev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zverev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zverev tries to bum rush Steiner with a series of wild strikes but Steiner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Zverev.
Zverev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steiner can pounce on him.
Steiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zverev was well out of range. Poor timing from Steiner.
Zverev throws a right hand that Steiner ducks under and follows up with a left that Steiner also avoids with ease.
Zverev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steiner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Zverev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zverev misses with a few strikes there.
Steiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zverev manages to avoid it.
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.
Zverev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steiner counters with a head kick.
Steiner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zverev rather than just go for the knockout.
Zverev misses with a combination
and Steiner counters with an outside leg kick.
Sergei Zverev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steiner.
Nice defenses there by Zverev.
Zverev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steiner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steiner misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Steiner misses its intended target.
A big left from Steiner misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steiner looks to throw the jab but Zverev is out of range.
Steiner throws a hook but Zverev blocks it.
Sergei Zverev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zverev throws a combination that misses
and Steiner counters with a good, hard body kick but Zverev shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Zverev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steiner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zverev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steiner throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steiner.
Zverev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zverev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steiner backs up against the cage.
A good leg kick by Steiner.
Zverev misses with a two punch combination.
Zverev swinging wilding here.
Steiner misses with a hook. Zverev ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steiner scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Sergei Zverev has been cut.
Steiner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Zverev.
Zverev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steiner.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steiner.
Steiner misses with a wild body shot.
Steiner throws a hook but Zverev blocks it.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zverev as he jumps to the side.
Zverev misses with a double jab.
Steiner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zverev misses with a body shot.
Zverev blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zverev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steiner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steiner works his way into full mount!
Steiner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zverev is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Steiner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steiner throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zverev because Steiner loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Steiner.
Zverev is trying to stand up.
Steiner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zverev's face.
Steiner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Steiner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zverev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zverev holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steiner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steiner wants to control the pace but Zverev is squirming around nicely.
Zverev really wants to buck Steiner off and get back to his feet.
Steiner controlling from the full mount.
Steiner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zverev looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zverev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zverev tries to get out of the position.
Steiner landing strikes from the mount.
Steiner dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Steiner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steiner won't let Zverev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Steiner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zverev looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steiner trying to control but Zverev is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Steiner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Steiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergei Zverev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zverev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zverev throws an overhand right that lands on Steiner's shoulder, as Steiner tries to avoid the shot.
Steiner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zverev throws a combination that misses
and Steiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zverev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steiner scores with a jab. Zverev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zverev throws a nice looking combination but Steiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Steiner.
Steiner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zverev staying out of range there.
Zverev throws a right and a left that Steiner avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zverev tries to avoid it but Steiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zverev to the ground. Zverev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macho Steiner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zverev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steiner counters with a good low kick that Zverev was not able to check.
A nice combination there by Steiner.
Steiner tries to bum rush Zverev with a series of wild strikes but Zverev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steiner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zverev will feel that in the morning.
Zverev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zverev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steiner!
Steiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zverev moves away.
Zverev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steiner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zverev's head.
Steiner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steiner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zverev in his tracks.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zverev but Zverev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sergei Zverev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Steiner.
Zverev slips a jab and a cross from Steiner.
No joy there for Zverev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zverev misses with a double jab.
Steiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zverev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steiner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zverev counters with a left and a right that stings Steiner.
Zverev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steiner is defended easily by Zverev.
Steiner misses with a straight right.
Steiner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zverev!
Zverev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steiner on the ground.
Steiner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Steiner tries to control but Zverev wriggling away.
Steiner lands a big elbow.
Zverev'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner looking to finish with strikes here!
Steiner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Steiner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steiner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zverev's face.
Steiner dominating with strikes here.
Steiner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zverev's face.
Steiner controlling his opponent.
Steiner trying to control but Zverev is having none of it.
Steiner with shots to the head and body - Zverev looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Steiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steiner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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... Macho Steiner!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lafferty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Lafferty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Hinton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lafferty's guard.
Lafferty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lafferty keeping moving, preventing Hinton from controlling successfully.
Lafferty trying to keep a closed guard but Hinton is proving a slippery customer.
Lafferty being controlled here, momentarily.
Hinton looking to pass the guard.
Hinton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton preventing the sweep.
Hinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafferty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinton prevents Lafferty from getting back to his feet.
Hinton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hinton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hinton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lafferty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hinton is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hinton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lafferty is just riding it out for now. Hinton eventually gives up the hold.
Lafferty is looking to improve his position.
Hinton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lafferty sees it coming and defends easily.
Lafferty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lafferty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafferty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hinton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinton advances position into side control!
Lafferty can't do much from the bottom here.
Hinton tries for a kimura but Lafferty is defending well.
Hinton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lafferty regains half guard.
Hinton uses his free foot to push down on Lafferty's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lafferty.
Lafferty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lafferty tries to get to full guard but Hinton has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafferty has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hinton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hinton!
Hinton is looking to take a break and control but Lafferty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hinton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafferty manages to avoid it.
Lafferty tries to land a leg kick but Hinton saw it coming and moves away.
Lafferty misses with a kick to the body.
Lafferty staying out of range there.
Hinton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lafferty sprawls well initially but Hinton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hinton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lafferty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lafferty tries to lock up and control but Hinton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lafferty is squirming around, avoiding Hinton's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafferty defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hinton.
Lafferty wants to control but Hinton is having none of it.
Lafferty is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Lafferty really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hinton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lafferty 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.
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.
Hinton is trying to control. Lafferty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lafferty is looking to escape.
Lafferty trying to hold on to Hinton's head to control him but Hinton postures up.
Hinton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafferty keeps working.
Lafferty looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hinton passes into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lafferty wants to control but Hinton postures up.
Lafferty tries to improve position but can't.
Hinton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lafferty, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lafferty tries to buck Hinton off but Hinton is having none of it.
Hinton is looking to take a break and control but Lafferty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hinton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafferty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hinton taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lafferty is looking for a sweep.
Hinton wants to control for a moment but Lafferty uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lafferty missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hinton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hinton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hinton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafferty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafferty trying to keep a closed guard but Hinton is proving a slippery customer.
Lafferty keeping moving, preventing Hinton from controlling successfully.
Lafferty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hinton defends it easily.
Lafferty isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hinton stacks Lafferty on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hinton!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafferty is letting Hinton control him for a moment.
Hinton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lafferty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lafferty tries to improve position but can't.
Hinton trying to control the action but Lafferty is working from the bottom.
Hinton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
You can see the frustration on Lafferty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hinton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lafferty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lafferty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hinton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hinton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafferty tries to kick Hinton off but Hinton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hinton content to control rather than advance.
Scott Hinton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hinton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lafferty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hinton content just to control the position here.
Lafferty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hinton wants to control the pace but Lafferty is squirming around nicely.
Hinton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lafferty wants to control but Hinton is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hinton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hinton really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lafferty fails with the takedown
and Hinton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lafferty tries to roll over but Hinton keeps him under control.
Hinton controlling the action here.
Hinton uses his free foot to push down on Lafferty's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lafferty.
Hinton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lafferty is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lafferty and Hinton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hinton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lafferty struggling a bit here.
Lafferty regains half guard.
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.
Hinton stalling.
Lafferty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hinton is working away from the top position though.
Lafferty is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hinton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Despite being in the dominant position, Scott Hinton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hinton.
Hinton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hinton wants to control but Lafferty is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lafferty is looking for a sweep.
Hinton staying calm.
Hinton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lafferty, who protects the arm well.
Hinton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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.
Lafferty regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hinton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hinton is taking a breather. Lafferty 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.
Hinton trying to pass the guard but Lafferty defending well.
Lafferty tries to kick Hinton off but Hinton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hinton dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lafferty misses with a body shot.
Lafferty misses with the combination.
Lafferty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hinton counters with a takedown into side control.
Hinton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lafferty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hinton's best efforts.
Hinton passes to full mount!
Hinton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lafferty has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hinton controlling from mount.
Hinton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafferty wants to hold on but Hinton pushes him away.
Lafferty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hinton controlling his opponent.
Lafferty wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Lafferty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hinton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lafferty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hinton trying to control but Lafferty is having none of it.
Lafferty is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is going olschool here, as he tries to force Lafferty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lafferty shrugs it off.
Hinton is going olschool here, as he tries to force Lafferty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lafferty shrugs it off.
Hinton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lafferty is trying desperately to improve position.
Lafferty 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.
Hinton is trying to control. Lafferty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott Hinton 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.
Lafferty throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lafferty trying to hold on to Hinton's head to control him but Hinton postures up.
Lafferty is trying to stand up here but Hinton is controlling him well.
Hinton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lafferty is trying to get back to full guard.
Lafferty actively working from the bottom here.
Steve Lafferty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafferty won't allow Hinton to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hinton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hinton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Hinton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hinton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hinton!
Scott Hinton is the new light heavyweight champion!
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