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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaldo Laitamos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitamos comes to the cage accompanied by Stam1na - Kadonneet kolme sanaa. Peter Monson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masaldo Laitamos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Monson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitamos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monson tries to clinch up.
Monson rushes Laitamos and presses him up against the cage.
Laitamos dodges an elbow strike from Monson.
Monson breaks from the clinch.
Laitamos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monson did well to prevent Laitamos getting side control.
Laitamos wants to take a breather but Monson is having none of it.
Monson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laitamos is fighting to break Monson's control of his arms but Monson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Monson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitamos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laitamos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laitamos postures up in Monson's guard and throws a big left but Monson blocks it.
Laitamos connects with a couple of short punches.
Laitamos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laitamos has Monson in his guard.
Laitamos keeping moving, preventing Monson from controlling successfully.
Monson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitamos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Monson prevents Laitamos from getting back to his feet.
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.
Monson won't allow Laitamos to sweep him here.
Laitamos wants to stand and escape but Monson is having none of it.
Laitamos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitamos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monson is one step ahead there.
Monson trying to control but Laitamos is working from the bottom.
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.
Monson wants to pass the guard but Laitamos is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laitamos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monson is trying to defend but Laitamos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Laitamos is keen to just control but Monson is a slippery customer.
Laitamos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laitamos is working for a submission of some sort.
Laitamos throwing shots but Monson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaldo Laitamos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Monson moves in looking to clinch but Laitamos pushes him off.
Monson is looking to clinch.
Laitamos gets the takedown into side control.
Laitamos throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Laitamos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Monson is not content to let Laitamos control the position.
Laitamos tries for a kimura but Monson is defending well.
Monson tries to bench press Laitamos off him but Laitamos keeps the position.
Laitamos wants to control but Monson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson tries to bench press Laitamos off him but Laitamos keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Laitamos has a takedown stuffed.
Laitamos 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.
Laitamos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monson's guard.
Laitamos postures up.
Laitamos wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving.
Laitamos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monson keeping moving, preventing Laitamos from controlling successfully.
Laitamos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitamos misses with the ground and pound.
Monson is being controlled here.
Laitamos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laitamos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Monson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitamos kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Monson is not content to let Laitamos control the position.
Laitamos has hold of Monson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Monson seems comfortable defending it but Laitamos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Monson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Monson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Laitamos couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masaldo Laitamos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rampake Jakkisonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juuso Makinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakkisonni's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu-Tang Clan Aint Nuthing Ta F' Wit . Makinen has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music. Juuso Makinen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rampake Jakkisonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juuso Makinen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jakkisonni or perhaps it was just good defense by Makinen which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jakkisonni.
Makinen tries to clinch there but Jakkisonni circles away.
Makinen forces Jakkisonni back against the cage and clinches.
Jakkisonni has hold of one of Makinen's legs. Makinen is fighting the takedown attempt but Jakkisonni gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jakkisonni stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Makinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakkisonni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jakkisonni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jakkisonni won't let Makinen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakkisonni working Makinen over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakkisonni lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Makinen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jakkisonni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jakkisonni cracks Makinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jakkisonni landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makinen is in a horrible position here. Jakkisonni smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jakkisonni with good strikes from the mount here!
Makinen wants to get back to his feet.
Jakkisonni is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinen trying desperately to get to his feet.
BOOM! Jakkisonni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Makinen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Makinen looks gassed!
Jakkisonni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makinen is looking to escape.
Makinen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jakkisonni working Makinen over with strikes here.
Jakkisonni working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jakkisonni lands a nice shot to the head.
Jakkisonni looking to control but Makinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jakkisonni is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jakkisonni throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Makinen has his hands clasped together but Jakkisonni breaks the hold and Makinen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jakkisonni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rampake Jakkisonni!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakopaljaana's entrance music is Kari ja Karvattomat - Hirvimettällä. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakopaljaana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn scores a takedown into full mount!
Penn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rakopaljaana wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Rakopaljaana feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Rakopaljaana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Penn is not content to let Rakopaljaana control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakopaljaana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rakopaljaana pulls his head out easily.
Penn is not content to let Rakopaljaana control the position.
Rakopaljaana is working for a submission of some sort.
Rakopaljaana wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Rakopaljaana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rakopaljaana.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn working for a triangle but Rakopaljaana defends it easily.
Rakopaljaana 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.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakopaljaana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
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.
Penn controls Rakopaljaana momentarily but Rakopaljaana frees himself.
Rakopaljaana won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rakopaljaana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Penn postures up.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Penn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Penn can't get the takedown.
Rakopaljaana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rakopaljaana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rakopaljaana's guard now.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakopaljaana working a defensive guard here.
Penn wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rakopaljaana's guard.
Rakopaljaana wants to stand up but Penn is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Rakopaljaana.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn stands and steps away. Rakopaljaana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Rakopaljaana shows good takedown defense.
Rakopaljaana throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakopaljaana with a poor takedown
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Rakopaljaana fights it but they end up in guard.
Craig Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Rakopaljaana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rakopaljaana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Rakopaljaana stands up over Penn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rakopaljaana controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rakopaljaana stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Rakopaljaana has an Americana. Penn didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rakopaljaana is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rakopaljaana hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between chuck liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). liddell comes to the cage accompanied by wasted. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, chuck liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Gibson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by liddell.
liddell throws a nice head kick!
Gibson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending liddell crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Gibson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny The Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Shrimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shrimp has chosen drowning pool-step up as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as James Shrimp enters the cage!
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272 lbs
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276 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny The Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Shrimp!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Badass walks into a left hand.
Johnny The Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Badass connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Shrimp tumbling to the canvas! The Badass pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Shrimp was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny The Badass!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Hazelett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Retkikello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Retkikello is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SMC Hoodrats. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Risto Retkikello told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Hazelett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Risto Retkikello!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazelett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Retkikello.
Retkikello shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Retkikello was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hazelett is looking to get to half guard.
Retkikello jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hazelett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hazelett tries to bench press Retkikello off him but Retkikello keeps the position.
Hazelett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hazelett is breathing heavily.
Hazelett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Retkikello pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hazelett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Retkikello is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Hazelett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hazelett is in a horrible position here. Retkikello smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hazelett can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelett is working hard here to advance position.
Retkikello tries to control but Hazelett wriggling away.
Retkikello lands with some strikes.
Retkikello lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Retkikello lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Retkikello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hazelett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Retkikello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hazelett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Retkikello looking to control but Hazelett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hazelett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazelett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Retkikello raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazelett is looking to improve his position but Retkikello isn't that keen on the idea.
Hazelett regains half guard.
Retkikello wants to take a breather but Hazelett is having none of it.
Retkikello looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hazelett manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello wants to control from the top but Hazelett keeps moving.
Retkikello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hazelett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hazelett lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Retkikello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hazelett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Retkikello has managed to get both his arms back between Hazelett's legs - danger averted.
Retkikello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazelett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Retkikello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazelett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hazelett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazelett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Retkikello defends well.
Hazelett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Retkikello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Retkikello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hazelett keeping moving, preventing Retkikello from controlling successfully.
Retkikello is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazelett has wrist control.
Hazelett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Retkikello chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Retkikello 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.
Retkikello jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Retkikello tries a head kick but it misses.
Retkikello slips a jab from Hazelett.
Risto Retkikello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazelett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hazelett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Retkikello, who protects the arm well.
Retkikello is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hazelett seems to be working for a kimura but Retkikello defends the submission attempt.
Retkikello wants to control but Hazelett is keeping busy.
Retkikello is defending against the submission attempts here by Hazelett.
Retkikello is trying to stand up here but Hazelett is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hazelett is working for a submission of some sort.
Hazelett is looking for a kimura but Retkikello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hazelett to get the leverage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Retkikello fails to land with a series of punches.
Retkikello scores with a jab. Hazelett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Retkikello misses with a two punch combination.
Hazelett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Retkikello counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hazelett.
Hazelett is trying to get back to half guard.
Retkikello passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hazelett!
Hazelett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Retkikello scoring with strikes but Hazelett is staying in there.
Retkikello lands a nice shot to the head.
Retkikello thowing shots but they're missing.
Hazelett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hazelett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hazelett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazelett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Retkikello pulls his head out easily.
Retkikello seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hazelett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Retkikello stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hazelett with a poor takedown
and Retkikello counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hazelett wants to sweep here but Retkikello controlling him for the moment.
Risto Retkikello has got the better of the ground game so far.
Retkikello trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazelett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazelett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Retkikello stopping the sweep attempt from Hazelett.
Hazelett looking for subs off his back but Retkikello has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello decides to return to a standing position.
Hazelett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Retkikello to the mat! Retkikello manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retkikello 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.
Hazelett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazelett drops back looking for a leg! Retkikello is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Retkikello manages to kick Hazelett off! Hazelett jumps back into Retkikello's guard.
Retkikello wants to stand but Hazelett is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Retkikello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hazelett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Retkikello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Retkikello is trying to maintain the position but Hazelett is very close to passing his half guard.
Retkikello is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hazelett is staying active.
Retkikello wants to improve his position but Hazelett is controlling well.
Hazelett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Retkikello is just riding it out for now. Hazelett eventually gives up the hold.
Retkikello is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazelett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Retkikello is just riding it out for now. Hazelett eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retkikello tries to roll over but Hazelett keeps him under control.
Retkikello blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hazelett.
Retkikello wants to control but Hazelett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hazelett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Retkikello throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hazelett working for a guillotine from mount but Retkikello is in no mood to give up.
Retkikello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Hazelett throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Retkikello trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hazelett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Retkikello turns into him and now he's in Hazelett's guard.
Hazelett keeping moving, preventing Retkikello from controlling successfully.
Retkikello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hazelett is not content to let Retkikello control the position.
Retkikello throws a strike aimed at the side of Hazelett's head but Hazelett avoids it well.
Hazelett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Retkikello's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hazelett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hazelett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hazelett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Retkikello passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hazelett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Retkikello's best efforts.
Hazelett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Retkikello's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Retkikello's back!
Hazelett is persistently looking for the submission but Retkikello is defending it well.
Retkikello breaks Hazelett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hazelett wants to sweep here but Retkikello controlling him for the moment.
Retkikello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Retkikello advances to half guard.
Retkikello controlling the pace.
Hazelett is pressing down on Retkikello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hazelett is looking for a triangle but Retkikello pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazelett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Risto Retkikello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Retkikello tries to get to full guard but Hazelett has control of the leg.
Retkikello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Max Hazelett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazelett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Hazelett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Retkikello has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Retkikello!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin comes to the cage accompanied by Telephone- Lady Gaga. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carwin as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Carwin lands a slapping body shot.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carwin scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like James Jones has been cut.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Carwin misses.
Jones slips under a jab from Carwin.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Carwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carwin looking for submissions off his back.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones trying to control the action but Carwin is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carwin walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
It looks like Frank Carwin has been cut.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Carwin.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carwin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carwin is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin 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.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up in Carwin's guard and throws a big left but Carwin blocks it.
Jones trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Carwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carwin is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frank Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carwin counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Carwin to acknowledge the strikes.
Carwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Carwin, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Carwin against the cage but Carwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frank Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jones.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Carwin can't break the clinch.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Carwin tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carwin misses with a combination
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carwin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones darts in and clinches Carwin up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin can't break the clinch.
Carwin is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones wants to clinch
and Carwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Carwin off the cage and back into rage.
Frank Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carwin working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Carwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carwin tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Carwin has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Carwin is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to de liver by Carwin. Beautiful body shot.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Carwin in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Jones will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Carwin which made him look bad.
Carwin misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Carwin scores with a four punch combination!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Carwin.
Frank Carwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Carwin scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones feints and as Carwin raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
Carwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carwin is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Carwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carwin slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones 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.
Carwin working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Carwin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Carwin 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 Jones!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is looking for a sweep.
Carwin is working hard here to advance position.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Carwin is looking for a sweep.
Jones lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Carwin tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carwin's legs.
Carwin tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carwin sprawls well. Carwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carwin finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Carwin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Carwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carwin is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones has Carwin pressed against the cage, preventing Carwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Carwin.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Carwin looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carwin to the mat! Carwin manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones gets to his feet. Carwin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Carwin is just out of range.
Carwin swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carwin defends it nicely.
Frank Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jones.
Carwin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carwin counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Carwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carwin tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carwin scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Carwin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones lunges at Carwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carwin's hand.
Jones shoots in and bounces Carwin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carwin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Carwin up and slammed him! Carwin can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Carwin tries to improve position but can't.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
James Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carwin is trying to get back to his feet.
Carwin is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to control but Carwin is keeping him busy.
Carwin tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Carwin!
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones punching from mount but Carwin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Carwin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Carwin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carwin is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jones is tapping! Great win for Carwin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Carwin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekipi Kona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, diamonds and guns. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kona's choice of entrance music: "Same In The End" by Sublime. Rudi Guns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekipi Kona!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kona scores with a takedown into Guns's guard.
Guns trying to control the position here.
Kona throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Guns holds on and takes a little breather.
Kona looking to pass the guard.
Guns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guns looking for a guillotine here but Kona defends easily.
Kona trying to control the position from guard on top but Guns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guns wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kona is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns is looking for a sweep. Kona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kona defends it easily.
Guns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kona wants to stand but Guns has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guns working for a triangle but Kona defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kona trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guns's guard.
Guns is trying to control the position but Kona postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns keeping full guard, as Kona tries to pass.
Kona looking to sit in guard and control but Guns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving.
Guns preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving.
Guns is really struggling to control Kona but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kona is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guns swings around for an armbar but Kona sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guns's guard.
Kona drops back looking for a leg! Guns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guns manages to kick Kona off! Kona jumps back into Guns's guard.
Guns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kona tries to stand but Guns is controlling from the bottom.
Guns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kona's guard.
Guns trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Guns has gone for a leg lock! Kona slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guns's guard.
Kona wants to stand but Guns is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Guns slows the pace down.
Kona is trying to work for a sweep but Guns has mounted him!
Guns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guns looking to control but Kona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kona is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kona is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns wants to control the pace but Kona is squirming around nicely.
Kona stops Guns from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Guns is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kona has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Guns takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Guns is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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.
Guns working for a choke but Kona is defending well.
Guns controlling from the back.
Guns is hanging on to Kona's back as he tries to escape.
Guns looking to break Kona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Guns will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is punishing Kona with strikes - can he finish him?!
Guns trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kona looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Guns looking for the RNC.
Guns tightening his grip on Kona, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Kona's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kona trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Guns trying to control momentarily.
Guns working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Kona's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Guns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guns.
Rudi Guns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kona fails with the takedown
and Guns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kona is looking to improve his position.
Guns content to control rather than advance.
Guns passes to full mount!
Guns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns controlling from mount.
Guns mounts Kona! Really nice guard pass there!
Guns jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kona is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kona and Guns has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rudi Guns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kona is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee asks Guns politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Guns prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Guns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kona keeps working.
Guns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kona is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guns is trying to get an arm triangle but Kona is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kona is trying to escape and Guns transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kona is forced to tap! Nice work there by Guns! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Guns!
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