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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jock McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tommy Morrison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jock McTavish!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison stuffs the takedown attempt from McTavish. McTavish gets slowly back to his feet.
McTavish shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrison tries to sprawl out of it but McTavish keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Morrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McTavish defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison tries a low kick but McTavish avoids it.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McTavish fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock McTavish.
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McTavish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTavish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrison counters with a series of strikes. McTavish will be more careful next time no doubt.
McTavish has Morrison up against the ropes in a clinch.
Morrison wants to get back to striking at distance but McTavish won't allow it.
McTavish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morrison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morrison wants to get back to striking at distance but McTavish won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McTavish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morrison tries to circle away but McTavish has him pinned against the ropes.
McTavish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morrison prevents it.
McTavish jumps into guard, dragging Morrison to the mat.
Morrison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McTavish is proving hard to escape from.
McTavish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison defends it easily.
McTavish looks gassed!
McTavish trying to control the position.
Morrison is looking to stand up but McTavish won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McTavish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTavish momentarily.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. McTavish moves away and avoids it.
Tommy Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTavish looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morrison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morrison throws a series of punches but McTavish moves out of range.
McTavish misses with an uppercut.
McTavish misses with a wild combination.
Morrison works over McTavish's head and body with a nice combination.
Morrison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McTavish's head.
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McTavish moves out of range as Morrison throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a nice looking combination but McTavish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McTavish.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTavish checks a leg kick.
Morrison throws and low kick but McTavish moves out of range easily.
Morrison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McTavish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison stuns McTavish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrison throws a wild body kick that McTavish sees coming a mile off.
Morrison punishes McTavish's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTavish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTavish doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Morrison. No joy for McTavish on that attempt.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Morrison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morrison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McTavish's hands.
McTavish blocks the body kick.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTavish dodges the punch combination from Morrison.
McTavish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McTavish circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrison swinging wilding here.
Morrison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McTavish dives in and grabs Morrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes down on McTavish's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Morrison dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McTavish on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McTavish clinches up with Morrison and pushes him back against the ropes.
Morrison is trying to break free.
McTavish keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morrison's efforts to push away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morrison working hard to break the clinch.
McTavish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McTavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tommy Morrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tommy Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
McTavish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morrison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown by McTavish or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison which made him look bad.
Morrison misses with a double jab
and McTavish holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McTavish tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tommy Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock McTavish.
Morrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrison is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Morrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Morrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McTavish prevents Morrison from breaking the clinch.
McTavish has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morrison uses from the top position.
Morrison prevents McTavish from getting back to his feet.
McTavish wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Morrison is now in half guard.
Morrison wants to stand up but McTavish manages to regain full guard.
McTavish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrison would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McTavish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McTavish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison tries to stand but McTavish is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrison tries a low kick but McTavish avoids it.
McTavish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morrison tries to kick McTavish off but McTavish keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McTavish is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McTavish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McTavish wants to free his trapped foot but Morrison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McTavish prevents Morrison from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morrison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McTavish.
Morrison is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morrison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McTavish shoots for a double leg takedown but Morrison sprawls well. He's pushed McTavish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morrison misses with a double jab.
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.
McTavish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McTavish fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Morrison.
McTavish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left and a right from Morrison both land. Nice combination.
Morrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morrison closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McTavish takes a jab right on the kisser.
McTavish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
Morrison throws a right hand that McTavish ducks under and follows up with a left that McTavish also avoids with ease.
McTavish closes the distance and clinches.
McTavish keeps control of Morrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McTavish has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morrison uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McTavish can do anything to dispel that myth.
McTavish has a closed guard, preventing Morrison from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jock McTavish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McTavish throws a combination. Morrison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Morrison.
Morrison tries to score with a low kick but McTavish moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Nice cross by Morrison.
McTavish tries to clinch up.
McTavish has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTavish shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McTavish is keen to just control but Morrison is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McTavish seems to be working for a kimura but Morrison defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McTavish wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
McTavish throwing shots but Morrison is blocking nicely.
McTavish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McTavish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morrison tries to kick McTavish off but McTavish keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McTavish misses with a takedown
and Morrison counters with a one-two to the body.
Morrison throws a wild body kick that McTavish sees coming a mile off.
Morrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McTavish counters with a takedown into side control.
Morrison pushes McTavish away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McTavish gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McTavish working the ground and pound from side control.
McTavish working the head with strikes.
McTavish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morrison is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McTavish asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish tries to score with some ground and pound. Morrison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McTavish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McTavish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McTavish is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morrison has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McTavish wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McTavish has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McTavish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison misses with a double jab.
McTavish throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
McTavish fails in his attempt to clinch.
McTavish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy body kick from Morrison
and McTavish counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock McTavish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McTavish 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 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvio Casamayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sylvio Casamayor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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281 lbs
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273 lbs
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Good kicks
Very strong |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Tonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sylvio Casamayor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casamayor misses with a two punch combination.
Tonney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Casamayor.
A punch lands to the side of Tonney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like James Tonney has been cut.
Casamayor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonney moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonney misses with a double jab
and Casamayor counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casamayor dodges the punch combination from Tonney.
A jab from Casamayor does it's job there.
Casamayor misses with an uppercut.
Tonney throws a right hand that Casamayor ducks under and follows up with a left that Casamayor also avoids with ease.
Tonney throws a right hand that Casamayor ducks under and follows up with a left that Casamayor also avoids with ease.
Casamayor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonney is breathing heavily.
Casamayor cracks Tonney with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tonney looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Casamayor finish him?
Tonney is rocked!
Tonney slips a straight right by Casamayor.
Oh Tonney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casamayor.
Casamayor throws a lazy right hand but Tonney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonney moves away from the strike by Casamayor.
Tonney slips under a jab.
Casamayor steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Tonney is out on his feet! Casamayor sets himself and nearly takes Tonney's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sylvio Casamayor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the ring accompanied by Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Fisher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fisher sprawls well. Fisher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor is working for a kimura but Fisher is defending it quite comfortably.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Fisher defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fisher is trying to control but can't.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fisher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher gets full guard.
Fisher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fisher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Fisher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fisher's head.
Taylor pushes down on Fisher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
Fisher throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taylor uses his free foot to push down on Fisher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fisher.
Fisher tries to improve his position but Taylor has taken his back! Taylor has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fisher tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Taylor pushes Fisher away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Taylor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Blue Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Lawson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Blue Balls!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue Balls darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blue Balls 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.
Lawson wants to control but Blue Balls is keeping busy.
Lawson moves into full guard.
Lawson is trying to keep Blue Balls in close.
Blue Balls 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.
Blue Balls preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is working hard here to advance position.
Lawson trying to keep a closed guard but Blue Balls is proving a slippery customer.
Blue Balls must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blue Balls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawson but Lawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blue Balls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Lawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blue Balls as Lawson tries to tie him up.
Blue Balls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jerry Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Blue Balls.
Lawson digs a right hand underneath Blue Balls's ribcage. Blue Balls let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blue Balls tries to pull guard but Lawson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Blue Balls drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blue Balls can't get the takedown.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson working aggressively here.
Lawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blue Ballss head.
Lawson lands a left hand.
Lawson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blue Balls is keeping busy.
Maybe Lawson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A right hand to the body from Lawson.
Lawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blue Balls backwards.
Blue Balls looks gassed!
Lawson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blue Balls is trying to keep an underhook but Lawson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Blue Balls trying to control here.
Blue Balls has hold of Lawson's hands but Lawson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lawson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lawson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue Balls in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lawson lands a big elbow.
Lawson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lawson wants to finish this one by submission but Blue Balls is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lawson.
Blue Balls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blue Balls manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blue Balls's head.
Lawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to take a breather but Blue Balls is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawson lands a nice short elbow.
Lawson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue Balls is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lawson jumps into side control!
Blue Balls is looking for a sweep.
Blue Balls taking a bit of punishment here - Lawson scoring with strikes.
Blue Balls is trying to improve his position.
Lawson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blue Balls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blue Balls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue Balls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blue Balls looking for submissions off his back.
Blue Balls won't allow Lawson to pass to mount.
Lawson is working for a kimura but Blue Balls is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's six 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.
Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Blue Balls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lawson gets caught flat footed, as Blue Balls shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blue Balls tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
Blue Balls pushes down on Lawson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blue Balls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blue Balls's back!
Lawson missing with punches from the back.
Blue Balls manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lawson's guard. Nice work there by Blue Balls.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Blue Balls tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blue Balls preventing the sweep.
Blue Balls looking to pass the guard.
Lawson has his foot on Blue Balls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue Balls works his way back into a safe position though.
Blue Balls 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.
Blue Balls postures up.
Lawson pulls Blue Balls in to control the position.
Lawson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawson is trying to keep Blue Balls in close.
Blue Balls tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
Lawson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blue Balls!
Lawson 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.
Blue Balls tries to hold on but Lawson postures up.
Lawson is working for a guillotine from mount but Blue Balls frees his head quite easily.
Blue Balls is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lawson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lawson working for a submission but Blue Balls is keeping him at bay.
Blue Balls taking shots to the head.
Lawson avoids the attempt from Blue Balls to control.
Blue Balls is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lawson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blue Balls is trying desperately to improve position.
Lawson with the ground and pound from mount.
Blue Balls is in a horrible position here. Lawson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lawson with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Lawson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Blue Balls is avoiding it.
Lawson misses with a head kick.
Lawson gets caught flat footed, as Blue Balls shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Blue Balls tries to pass.
Lawson is trying to keep Blue Balls in close.
Blue Balls preventing the sweep.
Blue Balls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blue Balls trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Blue Balls is looking to advance position but Lawson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lawson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Balls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lawson scoring with strikes but Blue Balls is staying in there.
Blue Balls wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lawson.
Blue Balls is desperately trying to improve his position but Lawson has a good base and remains in mount.
Blue Balls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lawson wants to take Blue Balls's back here but Blue Balls is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lawson avoids the attempt from Blue Balls to control.
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.
Lawson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blue Balls can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lawson tries to control but Blue Balls wriggling away.
Blue Balls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lawson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lawson lands a big shot there that rocks Blue Balls but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blue Balls is desperately trying to improve his position but Lawson has a good base and remains in mount.
Blue Balls wants to control but Lawson is having none of it.
Blue Balls is squirming around, avoiding Lawson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue Balls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lawson tries to control but Blue Balls wriggling away.
Blue Balls is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blue Balls is looking to improve his position but Lawson isn't that keen on the idea.
Lawson has hold of Blue Balls's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blue Balls manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jerry Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lawson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue Balls wants to hold on but Lawson pushes him away.
Blue Balls is working to get back to half guard.
Lawson trying to control but Blue Balls is having none of it.
Lawson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blue Balls can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lawson lands with some strikes.
Blue Balls tries to reverse the position but Lawson maintains control.
Blue Balls tries to hold on but Lawson postures up.
Blue Balls is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blue Balls takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blue Balls manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lawson is working for a submission of some sort.
Blue Balls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blue Balls tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue Balls sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blue Balls is looking for a sweep. Lawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawson passes to side control.
Blue Balls is looking to regain half guard here but Lawson keeps moving and retains side control.
Blue Balls gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lawson working over Blue Balls with some ground and pound. Blue Balls looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blue Balls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blue Balls trying to control here.
Blue Balls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue Balls is staying active underneath Lawson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lawson cracks Blue Balls with a good jab.
Blue Balls shoots in but Lawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawson throws a right hand that Blue Balls ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue Balls also avoids with ease.
Lawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blue Balls.
That's eight 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.
Nice cross by Lawson.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blue Balls is looking to get to half guard.
Blue Balls is bucking up trying to escape but Lawson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lawson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lawson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blue Balls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lawson content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control but Blue Balls is having none of it.
Lawson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blue Balls working to try and regain half guard.
Lawson with shots to the head and body - Blue Balls looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blue Balls is desperately trying to improve his position but Lawson has a good base and remains in mount.
Lawson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lawson looking to control but Blue Balls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lawson punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Lawson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blue Balls is trying desperately to improve position.
Lawson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blue Balls looks a forlorn figure.
Lawson goes for an armbar but Blue Balls turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blue Balls.
Blue Balls tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blue Balls trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Blue Balls wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
Lawson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Balls is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lawson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Blue Balls is looking to defend but Lawson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Blue Balls! Lawson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Blue Balls taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerry Lawson!
Jerry Lawson retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marley McSlipster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Knox has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marley McSlipster!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox cracks McSlipster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McSlipster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSlipster.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSlipster is defended easily by Knox.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from McSlipster.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
McSlipster lands with an overhand left.
McSlipster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlipster slips under a jab.
McSlipster fails with the takedown.
David Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marley McSlipster.
McSlipster fails to land with a series of punches.
McSlipster shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
David Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSlipster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McSlipster takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Marley McSlipster has been cut.
David Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
McSlipster throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
McSlipster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McSlipster swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
McSlipster throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McSlipster.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as McSlipster shoots in.
Knox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
McSlipster looks gassed!
Knox throws a body punch but McSlipster moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McSlipster.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McSlipster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McSlipster shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but McSlipster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McSlipster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlipster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McSlipster, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSlipster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knox as he jumps to the side.
Knox with a jab.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox jabs at McSlipster's body.
A shot to de liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox is looking to wear down McSlipster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knox cracks McSlipster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Knox for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of McSlipster backwards.
Knox digs a right hand underneath McSlipster's ribcage. McSlipster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSlipster is trying to drag Knox to the mat but Knox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McSlipster is trying desperately to land a takedown but Knox is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McSlipster.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McSlipster backwards.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing McSlipster up against the ropes.
McSlipster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox has McSlipster pushed against the ropes.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McSlipster closes the distance and clinches up with Knox, looking for a takedown. McSlipster pushes Knox against the ropes but Knox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McSlipster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of McSlipster backwards.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Knox.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Knox pushes McSlipster back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McSlipster.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox is pushing McSlipster up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knox seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
McSlipster throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
McSlipster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped McSlipster in his tracks.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from McSlipster.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McSlipster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McSlipster ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with the left hand. McSlipster knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox throws a series of strikes that have McSlipster backpedaling.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
McSlipster misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McSlipster shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but McSlipster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSlipster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSlipster shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McSlipster needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
McSlipster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox digs a right hand underneath McSlipster's ribcage. McSlipster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Knox.
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox stuns McSlipster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox lands a jab to McSlipster's midsection.
McSlipster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox throws a right hand that McSlipster ducks under and follows up with a left that McSlipster also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McSlipster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knox is fending him off so far but McSlipster persists. Nope, Knox circles away and we're back to standing.
McSlipster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marley McSlipster's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McSlipster was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Some wild striking there from McSlipster.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McSlipster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McSlipster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox scores with the left hand. McSlipster knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox throws a right and a left that McSlipster avoids nicely.
Knox slaps away a takedown attempt from McSlipster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlipster closes the distance and clinches up with Knox, looking for a takedown. McSlipster pushes Knox against the ropes but Knox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McSlipster fails with a takedown attempt.
David Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marley McSlipster.
Knox punishes McSlipster's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox lands a body shot.
McSlipster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McSlipster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McSlipster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox scores with a one two! McSlipster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McSlipster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlipster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marley McSlipster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSlipster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice cross by Knox.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped McSlipster in his tracks.
Knox scores with a body shot.
McSlipster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox swinging wilding here.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox swinging wilding here.
McSlipster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
David Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlipster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McSlipster somewhat.
Knox swinging wilding here.
McSlipster misses with a two punch combination.
McSlipster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McSlipster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McSlipster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox swinging wilding here.
Knox digs a good body shot into McSlipster's ribs.
McSlipster lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
McSlipster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSlipster can do to turn this around?
McSlipster working the ground and pound but Knox is defending the strikes.
Knox struggling a bit here.
McSlipster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McSlipster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McSlipster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knox gets back to half guard.
McSlipster trying to pass the guard but Knox defending well.
McSlipster is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
McSlipster is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knox forces McSlipster back against the ropes and clinches.
Knox manages to break the clinch.
McSlipster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
McSlipster needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
McSlipster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McSlipster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSlipster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by McSlipster.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSlipster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for McSlipster with that takedown attempt.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
McSlipster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but McSlipster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
McSlipster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps McSlipster's head back.
McSlipster is rocked!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knox 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 McSlipster tumbling to the canvas! Knox pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! McSlipster was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Knox!
David Knox retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Karellin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Karellin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keith Higham's chin.
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Karellin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karellin scores with a leg kick.
Higham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Higham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karellin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Higham.
Higham is looking for a kimura here.
Higham seems to be working for a kimura but Karellin defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karellin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Higham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Higham's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Karellin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Higham manages to reverse the position and now he's in Karellin's guard. Nice work there by Higham.
Karellin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karellin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higham is looking to escape.
Higham is looking to improve his position but Karellin isn't that keen on the idea.
Karellin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karellin avoids the attempt from Higham to control.
Karellin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karellin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karellin looking to control but Higham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Higham is looking to improve his position but Karellin isn't that keen on the idea.
Higham tries to hold on but Karellin pushes him away.
Karellin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alexander Karellin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karellin thuds a left hand into Higham's body.
Karellin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander Karellin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karellin throws out a loose jab but Higham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higham shoots in for a takedown but Karellin shows good takedown defense.
Higham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higham shoots in for a double leg but Karellin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Higham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karellin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Higham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karellin.
Higham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karellin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Higham somewhat.
Karellin throws a body punch but Higham moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Karellin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Higham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Higham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Higham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Higham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karellin takes a swing at Higham's ribcage but misses.
Karellin tries to bum rush Higham with a series of wild strikes but Higham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karellin doesn't manage to clinch there - Higham circles away.
Higham swats away the attempt to clinch by Karellin.
Higham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karellin cracks Higham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Higham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Karellin finish him?
Higham is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karellin. Higham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Higham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karellin dives on top into guard.
Karellin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Higham trying to control the position.
Karellin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karellin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karellin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Higham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karellin has managed to get both his arms back between Higham's legs - danger averted.
Higham working for a triangle but Karellin defends it easily.
Karellin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Higham keeping moving, preventing Karellin from controlling successfully.
Higham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higham keeping moving, preventing Karellin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karellin controlling from the top position.
Karellin trying to control but Higham is working from the bottom.
Karellin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Higham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karellin has managed to get both his arms back between Higham's legs - danger averted.
Karellin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higham is keeping the position for now.
Higham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karellin is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Higham controls Karellin momentarily but Karellin frees himself.
Higham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karellin is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karellin looking to pass the guard.
Karellin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Karellin wants to control from the top but Higham keeps moving.
Karellin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Higham is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Karellin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Karellin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Higham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karellin as he avoids it easily.
Karellin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karellin stuns Higham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Higham or perhaps it was just good defense by Karellin which made him look bad.
Karellin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higham wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Higham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karellin is trying to break free.
Karellin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karellin lands a nice uppercut.
Higham is working for takedown but Karellin is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Karellin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karellin prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Higham looking for a takedown.
Higham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karellin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Karellin.
Karellin is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Karellin.
Karellin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Higham.
Karellin scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Karellin.
Karellin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karellin looks to throw the jab but Higham is out of range.
Higham moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Karellin.
Nice body punch from Karellin - that landed with a thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karellin wants to stall.
Higham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karellin lands with a left to the head.
Karellin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to de liver by Karellin. Beautiful body shot.
Karellin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karellin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Higham rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Higham as he checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Karellin as he connects with a hook.
Higham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karellin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karellin misses with a body shot.
Karellin tries to clinch but Higham is having none of it.
Karellin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karellin misses with a series of wild punches.
Higham shoots in and drives through. Karellin sprawls well.
Alexander Karellin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karellin drops Higham with a beautiful combination! Higham stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karellin is looking for the KO!
Oh Higham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Karellin there.
Karellin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Higham seems to have got his legs back now.
Karellin is looking to clinch but Higham is avoiding it.
Karellin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Higham wants a takedown.
Karellin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karellin lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice sprawl there from Karellin as Higham shoots in.
Karellin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander Karellin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karellin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alexander Karellin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karellin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Higham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karellin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karellin darts in and clinches Higham up against the ropes.
Keith Higham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higham tries to land knees in the clinch but Karellin avoids the damage to the body.
Karellin dodges an elbow strike from Higham.
Karellin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Karellin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karellin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Karellin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krispin Karriker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JIM Hatter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karriker comes to the ring accompanied by Fat Bottom Girls. Hatter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rastamon Vibration. JIM Hatter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krispin Karriker's chin.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krispin Karriker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JIM Hatter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatter dodges the punch combination from Karriker.
Karriker loads up on a big right hand but Hatter slips the punch.
Karriker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Karriker.
Krispin Karriker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Karriker does no damage.
Karriker throws a right hand that Hatter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatter also avoids with ease.
Hatter scores with a nice right hand.
Hatter swats away the attempt to clinch by Karriker.
Karriker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatter misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karriker misses with a combination
and Hatter counters with a right hand to the body.
Karriker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatter misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hatter blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karriker misses with a combination
and Hatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hatter throws a combination. Karriker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheers as Karriker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatter doesn't seem phased though.
A right-left combo lands from Karriker.
Hatter throws a series of punches but Karriker avoids them all with ease.
Hatter throws a series of strikes that have Karriker backpedaling.
Karriker throws a jab when Hatter was well out of range.
Karriker is looking to clinch but Hatter is avoiding it.
Hatter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Karriker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karriker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karriker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karriker's knee momentarily.
Hatter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karriker tries to clinch but Hatter moves out of range.
A combination from Hatter does no damage.
Hatter staying out of range there.
Karriker misses with a double jab
and Hatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karriker misses with a combination
and Hatter counters with a series of strikes. Karriker will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left and a right from Karriker both land. Nice combination.
A leg kick checked by Hatter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karriker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hatter swats away the attempt to clinch by Karriker.
Hatter moves away from the strike by Karriker.
Karriker falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hatter to counter with a crisp jab.
Karriker lands the left hand.
Hatter lands a jab-cross combination.
Karriker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatter cracks Karriker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karriker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karriker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karriker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatter counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatter slips under a jab from Karriker.
Karriker throws a hook but Hatter avoids it easily.
Hatter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Karriker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karriker loads up on a big right hand but Hatter slips the punch.
Hatter throws a leg kick which misses Karriker's front leg but catches the back leg as Karriker tries to avoid it.
Karriker misses with a jab to the body
and Hatter counters with a series of strikes. Karriker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karriker is rocked!
Hatter lands with a big left! Karriker is wobbled badly! Hatter comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Karriker to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). JIM Hatter!
JIM Hatter is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent McFalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix comes to the ring accompanied by Riot- Three Days Grace. McFalls has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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264 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent McFalls!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix throws a nice looking combination but McFalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hendrix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hendrix scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Trent McFalls has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFalls leaves his chin hanging out and Hendrix seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! McFalls crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Hendrix!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkki Hynynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Tator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyrkki Hynynen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nyrkki Hynynen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Tator!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tator.
Tator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hynynen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tator.
Tator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tator tries to bum rush Hynynen with a series of wild strikes but Hynynen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hynynen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tator circles away.
Tator displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Tator.
Tator lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hynynen backs up against the ropes.
Hynynen tries to clinch but Tator is having none of it.
Hynynen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hynynen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tator.
Dick Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tator scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator misses with a double jab.
Hynynen checks the leg kick.
Hynynen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hynynen clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Hynynen.
Hynynen can't find room to land a body shot as Tator controls the action.
Hynynen lands a nice shot to the body.
Hynynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Hynynen backwards.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Hynynen's head.
Hynynen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hynynen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hynynen tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hynynen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hynynen trying to control the position but instead, Tator has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hynynen into the ropes.
Tator lands a right hand.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
Tator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hynynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tator throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hynynen blocks it with crossed arms.
Tator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hynynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hynynen is leaning against Tator and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hynynen has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Hynynen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator digs a right hand into Hynynen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hynynen's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator pushes Hynynen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tator digs a right hand into Hynynen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hynynen's gas tank.
A short right from Tator.
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tator misses with a knee to the head.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Hynynen.
Tator is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hynynen is defending well for now.
Tator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hynynen backwards.
Tator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hynynen managing to block the knees to the body from Tator.
Tator looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hynynen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hynynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Tator misses.
Tator throws a one two combo.
Tator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hynynen darts in and clinches Tator up against the ropes.
Tator pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Hynynen blocks an elbow strike from Tator.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hynynen has him pressed against the ropes.
Tator throws an elbow but it misses.
Tator can't break the clinch.
Hynynen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hynynen's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tator is trying to force a seperation but Hynynen has the dominant position.
Tator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hynynen tries to throw a body punch but Tator avoids it by throwing Hynynen back against the cage.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Hynynen.
Tator lands a shoulder strike.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hynynen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tator or not.
Tator lands with a right to the head.
Hynynen prevents Tator from breaking the clinch.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Hynynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tator cracks Hynynen with a nice body shot.
Tator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hynynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Hynynen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hynynen blocks the elbow strike.
Hynynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hynynen backwards.
Hynynen tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Hynynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Hynynen avoids it by throwing Tator back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tator as Hynynen tries to tie him up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hynynen.
Hynynen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Tator working aggressively here.
Hynynen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tator up against the ropes.
Tator with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tator lands a body punch.
Tator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tator lands with a light punch inside.
Hynynen is breathing heavily.
Hynynen tries to throw a body punch but Tator avoids it by throwing Hynynen back against the cage.
Tator cracks Hynynen with a nice body shot.
Tator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hynynen dodges an elbow strike from Tator.
Tator lands a nice uppercut.
Hynynen just leaning against Tator, taking a breather.
Hynynen trying to stall but Tator improves his position.
Tator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hynynen has him pressed against the ropes.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Tator.
Tator throws an elbow that misses.
Tator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tator.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tator misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tator as Hynynen tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tator looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hynynen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Hynynen.
A nice left hand lands by Tator.
Hynynen lands a right hand.
Tator with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Hynynen's head.
Hynynen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Tator.
Hynynen digs a right hand underneath Tator's ribcage. Tator let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tator just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hynynen's brow.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tator lands with a short shot to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tator as Hynynen tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Hynynen digs a right hand into Tator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tator's gas tank.
Hynynen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tator is keeping busy.
Tator takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Hynynen.
Tator pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short right from Tator on the inside.
A short left from Tator.
Hynynen looking to slow down the pace here.
Hynynen blocks an uppercut.
Tator misses with the head strike.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hynynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator digs a right hand into Hynynen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hynynen's gas tank.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
Hynynen misses with a punch to the body.
Tator throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Tator.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tator lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hynynen backwards.
Tator slows down the pace here.
Tator trying to land knees to the body.
Tator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hynynen misses with the head strike.
Tator lands with a left to the head.
Tator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hynynen or not.
Tator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hynynen backwards.
Hynynen taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tator.
A nice left hand lands by Tator.
Tator lands a right hand.
Hynynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tator misses with some punches.
Tator is looking to control Hynynen's arms but Hynynen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tator has his back to the ropes.
Tator breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hynynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tator will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hynynen moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hynynen as Tator tries to tie him up.
Hynynen wants to stall.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hynynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Tator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tator misses with an elbow strike.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Hynynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tator.
Tator prevents a body shot from Hynynen.
Tator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hynynen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tator or not.
Hynynen has a couple of punches blocked by Tator.
Hynynen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tator scores with a shoulder strike.
Hynynen is trying to stall.
Tator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hynynens head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tator dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hynynen.
Tator misses with the combination.
Hynynen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tator.
Tator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hynynen tries to clinch up.
Tator throws a jab when Hynynen was well out of range.
Tator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tator comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tator swats away the attempt to clinch by Hynynen.
Tator misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator motions for Hynynen to come forward. Tator throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hynynen dodges the punch combination from Tator.
Hynynen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hynynen wants to clinch.
Tator misses with the combination.
Hynynen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tator's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tator duly obliges.
Hynynen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tator throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hynynen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tator circles away.
Tator lands with a nice body punch.
Tator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hynynen.
Tator tries to score with a low kick but Hynynen moves his leg out of the way.
Hynynen moves out of range of the leg kick from Tator.
Tator keeps the fight on the outside.
Tator looks for the body kick but Hynynen saw that one coming.
Hynynen moves in looking to clinch but Tator pushes him off.
Tator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tator throws a series of punches but Hynynen moves out of range.
Tator swats away the attempt to clinch by Hynynen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator throws a head kick but Hynynen moves out of range.
Nyrkki Hynynen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hynynen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hynynen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tator circles away.
No joy there for Tator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hynynen checks the leg kick.
Tator misses with a looping right.
Hynynen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tator misses with a wild combination.
Tator misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tator tries to bum rush Hynynen with a series of wild strikes but Hynynen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hynynen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hynynen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tator keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Hynynen blocks the low kick.
Tator comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hynynen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tator avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tator connects with a looping right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tator throws a combination that misses
and Hynynen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hynynen.
Hynynen stalling in the clinch but Tator improves position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tator using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hynynen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hynynen wants to clinch up but Tator keeps it at a distance.
Hynynen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hynynen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hynynen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hynynen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tator throws a one two combo.
Hynynen is rocked!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Hynynen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tator misses with the combination.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Tator! Hynynen is backing up but he can't get away as Tator lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Hynynen and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dick Tator!
Dick Tator is the new middleweight champion!
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