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DFC 23:Mask vs Mathers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hi Tachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel McGregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hi Tachi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGregor lands an overhand right.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tachi.
Tachi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Tachi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tachi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
Daniel McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hi Tachi.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tachi shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tachi.
Tachi closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Tachi with that takedown attempt.
Tachi shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Tachi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tachi momentarily.
Tachi is rocked!
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Tachi moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Tachi is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
Tachi blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick but Tachi moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Tachi slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Tachi moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor misses with a hook. Tachi ducked under it nicely.
Tachi avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Tachi seems to have recovered his senses.
Tachi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tachi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tachi looks gassed!
McGregor throws a head kick but Tachi moves out of range.
Daniel McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor lands a big head kick that sends Tachi to the canvas! McGregor follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel McGregor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Redcap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Corn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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188 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Corn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Redcap!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcap gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Corn misses with the ground and pound.
Corn looks up at the clock and then as Redcap takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Corn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Corn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Corn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Redcap is avoiding damage well.
Corn lands some shots froms side control.
Corn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Redcap is avoiding damage well.
Corn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Corn in side control, throwing shots but Redcap defends.
Corn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Redcap is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Corn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Corn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Corn is looking to take a break and control but Redcap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redcap looks gassed!
Redcap avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Corn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corn prevents Redcap from escaping the position.
Corn trying to control the action but Redcap is working from the bottom.
Redcap is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redcap avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Corn.
Corn swings around for an armbar but Redcap sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Corn's guard.
Corn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Redcap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redcap defends it easily.
Redcap forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corn manages to get to full guard.
Corn keeping moving, preventing Redcap from controlling successfully.
Corn trying to keep a closed guard but Redcap is proving a slippery customer.
Corn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Corn working a defensive guard but Redcap manages to pass into side control anyway.
Corn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Redcap's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Redcap with the ground and pound but Corn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corn looking for subs off his back but Redcap has passed one foot through into half guard.
Corn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Redcap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redcap is pushing down on Corn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corn is fighting to maintain full guard but Redcap has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redcap is nestled in close to Corn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Redcap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redcap landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Corn is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Corn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Redcap moves into the clinch successfully.
Corn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redcap sprawls well initially but Corn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Corn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Corn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corn trying to control from half guard but Redcap is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcap's head.
Corn is looking to take a break and control but Redcap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redcap wants to get back to his feet.
Redcap is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corn is looking to advance position but Redcap won't allow it.
Corn drops an elbow to the side of Redcap's head.
Corn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redcap is refusing to be controlled, as Corn sits in half guard.
Corn working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corn working over Redcap with some ground and pound. Redcap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Corn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Redcap really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Corn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Corn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Redcap trying desperately to get to his feet.
Redcap avoids a series of strikes thrown by Corn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Redcap's face.
Corn lands with some strikes.
Redcap is squirming around, avoiding Corn's attempts to control the action.
Corn thowing shots but they're missing.
Redcap blocking the ground and pound.
Corn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Corn looking to finish Redcap with some ground and pound. This is bad for Redcap!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Redcap takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Redcap's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Corn with a couple of short strikes.
Corn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Corn with a couple of short strikes.
Redcap blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Corn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Corn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Redcap did well to prevent Corn getting side control.
Corn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redcap can do anything to dispel that myth.
Redcap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Corn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Corn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redcap defending well though.
Corn working Redcap over with strikes.
Redcap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corn.
Redcap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corn.
Corn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redcap sees it coming and defends easily.
Corn wants to take a breather but Redcap is having none of it.
Corn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcap's head.
Corn 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.
Corn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redcap keeps working.
Corn is really struggling to control Redcap but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Corn thows a huge punch but Redcap dodges it nicely.
Corn working Redcap over with strikes.
Corn is trying to control. Redcap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Corn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Corn trying to control from half guard but Redcap is working away.
Corn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redcap sees it coming and defends easily.
Corn is keen to just control but Redcap is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corn prevents Redcap from standing back up.
Redcap on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Corn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Corn 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.
Jimmy Corn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corn throwing shots but Redcap is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcap's head.
Corn thows a huge punch but Redcap dodges it nicely.
Corn throwing shots but Redcap is blocking nicely.
Corn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redcap sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redcap is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Corn scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Corn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Corn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Goodrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Thorn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Goodrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Thorn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn shoots in but Goodrich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goodrich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goodrich won't be happy with that.
Thorn with the ground and pound but Goodrich regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thorn prevents Goodrich from improving his position.
Goodrich trying to control from the bottom.
Thorn wants to pass to mount but Goodrich is defending the position.
Goodrich gets back to full guard.
Thorn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goodrich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thorn is aware though and is defending well.
Thorn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goodrich's guard.
Thorn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodrich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodrich has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thorn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Goodrich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Thorn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goodrich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goodrich looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodrich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goodrich controls Thorn momentarily but Thorn frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randy Goodrich just wasn't active enough.
Thorn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and Goodrich counters with a straight right hand.
Goodrich misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorn moves into the clinch.
Goodrich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thorn uses from the top position.
Thorn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodrich working a defensive guard here.
Thorn throwing strikes from guard but Goodrich blocks nicely.
Thorn looks gassed!
Thorn throws a sloppy strike and Goodrich has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Thorn is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Goodrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Goodrich!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommaso Mazzoleni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A single moment of sincerity. Maximo Blanco looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommaso Mazzoleni!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzoleni lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Maximo Blanco has been cut.
Blanco looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mazzoleni misses with a right hand
and Blanco counters with a nice uppercut.
Blanco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzoleni throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzoleni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Mazzoleni finds it's way through Blanco's defenses.
Blanco misses with a combination
and Mazzoleni counters with a nice right hand that sends Blanco toppling to the canvas! Blanco scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mazzoleni finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzoleni ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Blanco out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommaso Mazzoleni!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kent Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickson Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles comes to the cage accompanied by Karate Kid Theme. Dickson Yamada has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kent Miles's chin.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kent Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dickson Yamada!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles throws a lazy right hand but Yamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamada lands a left and a right that send Miles crashing to the mat, dazed. Yamada thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Miles is rocked!
Yamada shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Miles takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Yamada sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Miles bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dickson Yamada!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zangeif Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade comes to the cage accompanied by Shalom Alechem. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zangeif Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco moves away from the strike by Slade.
Slade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jim Slade has been cut.
Slade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Greco counters with a huge right that knocks Slade out cold! Greco is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zangeif Greco!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Uppercutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uppercutt's entrance music is You can't stop me now. A fine choice. Ross Potter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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258 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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, Lance Uppercutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ross Potter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uppercutt misses with a hook to the body
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
Potter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uppercutt swivels and escapes.
Potter wants to clinch up but Uppercutt keeps it at a distance.
Uppercutt jabs at Potter's body.
Potter looks gassed!
Potter checks a low kick from Uppercutt.
Potter checks a leg kick.
Uppercutt misses with a body shot
and Potter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uppercutt wants to get back to his feet.
Uppercutt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potter on the ground.
Uppercutt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Uppercutt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potter.
Uppercutt wants to get back to his feet.
Potter trying to mount his opponent but Uppercutt defends it.
Uppercutt is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter is trying to work for a kimura but Uppercutt is defending well.
Potter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uppercutt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Potter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Potter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uppercutt has one foot on Potter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Potter scores with a shot to the body.
Potter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Potter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uppercutt is able to avoid easily.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Potter has a takedown stuffed.
Potter doesn't manage to clinch there - Uppercutt circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uppercutt tries to work over Potter's front leg with a kick but Potter checks it.
Potter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uppercutt pinned against the cage. Uppercutt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lance Uppercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Potter.
Potter tries to clinch but Uppercutt moves out of range.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uppercutt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Potter throws a head kick that misses.
Potter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uppercutt misses the body punch
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Potter digs a good hook to Uppercutt's body.
Potter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uppercutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uppercutt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uppercutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppercutt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Potter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Uppercutt is trying to stand back up but Potter is controlling him
Potter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Potter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uppercutt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Potter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uppercutt defending well though.
Potter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Potter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uppercutt!
The referee warns Uppercutt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Potter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uppercutt is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Uppercutt wants to try and get back to his feet.
Potter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uppercutt is trying to stand up.
Potter content just to control the position here.
Potter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter controlling the position easily from mount.
Potter lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Potter dominated that round.
That's time! Uppercutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Potter doesn't manage to clinch there - Uppercutt circles away.
Uppercutt is looking to wear down Potter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uppercutt misses with a body punch
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uppercutt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Potter wants to clinch.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uppercutt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Potter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ross Potter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Potter tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Uppercutt. No joy for Potter on that attempt.
Potter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uppercutt tries to avoid it but Potter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uppercutt to the ground. Uppercutt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lance Uppercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Potter.
Potter is looking to clinch.
Lance Uppercutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Potter tries to clinch but Uppercutt moves out of range.
Uppercutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potter has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppercutt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Potter counters with a nice leg kick.
Uppercutt misses with a hook to the body
and Potter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uppercutt's guard.
Potter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uppercutt's head.
Potter distracts Uppercutt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Potter wants to control from the top but Uppercutt keeps moving.
Potter stops Uppercutt from standing up.
Potter wants to pass the guard but Uppercutt is keeping the position.
Potter trying to control but Uppercutt is working from the bottom.
Potter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uppercutt keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Potter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter looking to pass the guard.
Uppercutt pushes Potter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Uppercutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uppercutt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Potter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uppercutt's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from Uppercutt misses
and Potter counters with a single leg into guard. Uppercutt didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uppercutt wants to stand but Potter is controlling the position.
Uppercutt pushes Potter off and gets back to his feet.
Uppercutt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppercutt misses with a jab to the body
and Potter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Potter is trying to work for a kimura but Uppercutt is defending well.
Uppercutt is trying to stand back up but Potter is controlling him
Potter throwing shots but Uppercutt is blocking nicely.
Potter works his way into side control.
Potter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uppercutt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Potter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uppercutt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uppercutt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Potter is controlling him well.
Ross Potter has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Uppercutt, who protects the arm well.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uppercutt keeps working.
Uppercutt is trying to buck Potter off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter tries for a kimura but Uppercutt is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Uppercutt leaves Potter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uppercutt misses the body punch
and Potter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Uppercutt misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Potter shoots in and drives through. Uppercutt sprawls well.
Potter wants to clinch up but Uppercutt keeps it at a distance.
Potter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Uppercutt did well to prevent Potter getting side control.
Uppercutt wants to get back to his feet.
Potter wants to take a breather but Uppercutt is having none of it.
Potter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uppercutt defending well though.
Uppercutt tries to kick Potter off but Potter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Potter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Potter is keen to just control but Uppercutt is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ross Potter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uppercutt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uppercutt misses the body punch
and Potter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Potter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uppercutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lance Uppercutt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uppercutt stuffs the takedown.
Lance Uppercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Potter.
Uppercutt rushes Potter and presses him up against the cage.
Uppercutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potter lands with a kick to the temple. Uppercutt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Uppercutt misses with a body shot
and Potter counters with a single leg into guard. Uppercutt didn't expect that.
Uppercutt wants to stand and escape but Potter is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to control from the top but Uppercutt keeps moving.
Uppercutt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Potter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uppercutt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Potter pushes down on Uppercutt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Potter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uppercutt is looking to escape.
Potter trying to control the action but Uppercutt is working from the bottom.
Uppercutt is looking to escape.
Potter is working for a submission of some sort.
Lance Uppercutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uppercutt is defending against the submission attempts here by Potter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uppercutt is trying to stand up here but Potter is controlling him well.
Potter is keen to just control but Uppercutt is a slippery customer.
Uppercutt is trying to stand back up but Potter is controlling him
Potter wants to take a breather but Uppercutt is having none of it.
Uppercutt is trying to stand.
Uppercutt is staying active underneath Potter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ross Potter wasn't active enough on the ground.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt - Uppercutt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uppercutt just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uppercutt misses with a body punch
and Potter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uppercutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uppercutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uppercutt misses with a body shot
so Potter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uppercutt wants to stand but Potter is controlling the position.
Uppercutt keeping full guard, as Potter tries to pass.
Potter prevents Uppercutt from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uppercutt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Potter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Potter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uppercutt working for a triangle but Potter defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Potter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Potter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Potter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myron Obusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley has chosen Red Warrior as his entrance music. 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 Winston Ashley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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162 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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167 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myron Obusan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Winston Ashley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashley shoots in for a takedown but Obusan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashley scores with a sloppy right hand. Obusan should have avoided that one.
Ashley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Obusan's guard.
Ashley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obusan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashley throws a strike but Obusan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Obusan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obusan is aware though and is defending well.
Ashley looking to control.
Ashley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ashley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ashley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obusan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obusan postures up.
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.
Ashley keeping moving, preventing Obusan from controlling successfully.
Ashley looking for a guillotine here but Obusan defends easily.
Ashley is trying to keep Obusan in close.
Ashley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Obusan stacks Ashley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Obusan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ashley is looking for a sweep. Obusan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ashley moves into full guard.
Ashley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ashley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Obusan uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obusan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ashley is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ashley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obusan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ashley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ashley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obusan circles away.
Obusan catches Ashley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obusan throws a head kick that misses.
Ashley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obusan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashley somewhat.
Obusan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obusan misses with a straight left.
Obusan throws a hook but Ashley blocks it.
Obusan throws a solid leg kick but Ashley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obusan.
Obusan misses with a double jab
and Ashley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Obusan won't be happy with that.
Obusan seems a little lost for a moment, as Ashley dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Ashley.
Ashley throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ashley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashley trying to control the action but Obusan is working from the bottom.
Ashley in side control, throwing shots but Obusan defends.
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.
Obusan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ashley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obusan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ashley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Obusan defending against the ground and pound.
Obusan defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obusan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ashley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Obusan!
Ashley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Obusan's face.
Ashley trying to control but Obusan is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obusan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ashley looking to finish with strikes here!
Obusan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ashley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Obusan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Winston Ashley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Obusan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashley wants to pass the guard but Obusan is keeping the position.
Ashley thows a big elbow that misses.
Ashley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ashley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashley throwing strikes but missing.
Ashley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ashley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ashley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Obusan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ashley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Obusan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ashley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obusan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ashley.
Ashley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ashley tries to score with some ground and pound. Obusan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Obusan regains half guard, as Ashley was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Obusan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ashley.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ashley in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashley is pressing down on Obusan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Obusan is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ashley really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ashley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ashley misses with the ground and pound.
Ashley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ashley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Obusan regains half guard, as Ashley was trying to land strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ashley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obusan is not content to let Ashley control the position.
Ashley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Obusan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ashley.
Ashley trying to control from half guard but Obusan is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ashley controlling the pace.
Winston Ashley has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Obusan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obusan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ashley shoots in looking for a takedown. Obusan tries to sprawl out of it but Ashley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obusan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Obusan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ashley.
Myron Obusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ashley.
Ashley closes the distance and clinches up with Obusan, looking for a takedown. Ashley pushes Obusan against the cage but Obusan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley shoots for a takedown but Obusan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obusan throws a nice looking combination but Ashley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ashley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obusan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obusan throws a right hand that misses
and Ashley counters with a takedown into side control.
Obusan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ashley.
Ashley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ashley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Obusan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ashley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obusan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Obusan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ashley dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Obusan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ashley shoots for a takedown but Obusan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Ashley does it's job there.
Obusan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ashley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obusan is fending him off so far but Ashley persists. Nope, Obusan circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston Ashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obusan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Myron Obusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ashley.
Ashley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obusan fails to land with a series of punches.
Obusan gets caught flat footed, as Ashley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Obusan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ashley wants to control from the top but Obusan keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ashley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ashley happy to just control the position for now.
Ashley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obusan keeps working.
Ashley wants to control for a moment but Obusan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obusan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ashley.
Obusan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ashley.
Ashley trying to control from half guard but Obusan is working away.
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.
Ashley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obusan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ashley is trying to control the action in half guard but Obusan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ashley throwing shots but Obusan is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Ashley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ashley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Ashley!
Winston Ashley is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kameahookohoia Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arto Bambang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Arto Bambang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kameahookohoia Aka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aka shoots and misses
and Bambang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bambang tries for a takedown but Aka circles away easily
and Aka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bambang's guard now.
Bambang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aka throws a big right hand that misses.
Aka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bambang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aka wants to control from the top but Bambang keeps moving.
Aka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bambang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aka is posturing up here but Bambang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aka tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aka has to tap! Slick submission there by Bambang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arto Bambang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask's entrance music is Jucifer's--"Amplifier". A fine choice. Mathers has chosen Square Dance as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Marshall Mathers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tiger Mask's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiger Mask!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mask misses with a hook
enabling Mathers to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiger Mask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mask walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mathers.
Mask misses with a body shot.
Mask takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mask avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mask tries to land a body kick
and Mask takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathers feints and then cracks Mask's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mask down.
Mask tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mathers is able to avoid easily.
Mathers lands a leg kick that knocks Mask off balance momentarily.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mask.
Mask is looking to slow Mathers down with leg kicks.
Mask thows a leg kick but Mathers checks it
and Mathers counters with an inside leg kick.
Mask is breathing heavily.
Mathers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mask has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mathers throws a head kick but Mask moves out of range.
Mathers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mask on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mask on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask walks straight into a right hand from Mathers - that's dropped him! Mathers jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mask from any more punishment! Mask complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marshall Mathers!
Marshall Mathers is the new welterweight champion!
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