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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Harlem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Harlem told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rhys Cao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Harlem!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlem misses with a combination
and Cao counters with a straight right hand.
Harlem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harlem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cao counters with a nice uppercut.
Cao closes the distance and clinches.
Cao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cao lands with a short shot to the head.
Cao lands a right hand.
Cao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like George Harlem has been cut.
Harlem working hard to break the clinch.
Cao lands a hook that snaps the head of Harlem backwards.
Cao lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cao lands with a right to the head.
Harlem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cao lands a nice uppercut.
Harlem is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Cao.
Harlem looks gassed!
Cao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harlem is still on wobbly legs! Can Cao finish him?
Cao lands a body shot.
Cao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cao.
Cao lands an elbow just above Harlem 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao lands a big right hand that drops Harlem! The killer instinct kicks in and Cao finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhys Cao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pono Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pono Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Tito!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reyes moves into the clinch successfully.
Tito wants a takedown.
Reyes gets control of Tito's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reyes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Titois looking to pass into half guard but Reyes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reyes is in guard.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tito keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Tito wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reyes is one step ahead there.
Reyes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tito has a closed guard, preventing Reyes from standing up.
Tito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reyes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tito keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Tito trying to keep a closed guard but Reyes is proving a slippery customer.
Reyes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reyes has Tito in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reyes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tito, into his guard.
Reyes won't allow Tito to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throwing strikes from guard but Tito blocks nicely.
Reyes 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.
Reyes stopping the sweep attempt from Tito.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Tito keeps moving.
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.
Reyes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tito is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reyes, into his guard.
Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet.
Reyes throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Tito has gone for a leg lock! Reyes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tito's guard.
Reyes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pono Reyes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reyes moves in looking to clinch but Tito pushes him off.
Tito throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Tito scores a takedown into full mount!
Reyes tries to buck Tito off but he can't manage it.
Tito goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reyes turns into him and now he's in Tito's guard.
Reyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reyes throws a strike but Tito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tito drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reyes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reyes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reyes!
Tito can't do much from the bottom here.
Tito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes wants to improve his position but Tito is controlling well.
Reyes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tito.
Tito throwing strikes but missing.
Reyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reyes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tito has gone for a leg lock! Reyes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tito's guard.
Reyes throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is working Tito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reyes trying to control but Tito is working from the bottom.
Reyes throws a strike but Tito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyes is keeping the position for now.
Tito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reyes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Tito drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reyes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reyes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reyes!
Reyes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Reyes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tito managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reyes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pono Reyes 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. This is the final round!
Reyes fails with the takedown
and Tito counters with a nice body shot.
Tito misses with a shot to the body
and Reyes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reyes tries for a takedown but Tito manages to get underhooks.
Tito misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reyes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tito tries a knee to the head but Reyes blocks it.
Tito stalling against the cage.
Tito can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reyes avoids it.
Reyes wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pono Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reyes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reyes pushes Tito off and scrambles back to his feet.
Reyes fails with the takedown
and Tito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reyes thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reyes moves away.
Tito's corner calls for a 1-2. Tito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tito swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reyes counters with a nice body shot.
Reyes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tito wants to clinch up but Reyes keeps it at a distance.
Tito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reyes tries to bum rush Tito with a series of wild strikes but Tito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Tito closes the distance and clinches up with Reyes, looking for a takedown. Tito pushes Reyes against the cage but Reyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt
and Tito counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tito.
Reyes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reyes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tito lands with a right hand.
Pono Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes lands a slapping body shot.
Tito throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt
and Tito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reyes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tito.
Reyes tries to clinch
and Tito counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reyes's guard now.
Tito drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reyes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tito has Reyes in his guard.
Reyes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pono Reyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tito wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Tito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reyes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pono Reyes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Pickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kush's entrance music is I Wanna Get High. A fine choice. Pickens has chosen Fresh Amiz-Bow Wow as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Pickens!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickens lands a really nice looking cross but Kush seems unphased.
Kush lands with a kick to the temple. Pickens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice sprawl there from Kush as Pickens shoots in.
Good exchange - Pickens coming out on top.
Kush throws a poor cross that misses
and Pickens counters with a straight right hand.
Pickens catches Kush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kush closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pickens did well to prevent Kush getting side control.
Pickens gets full guard.
Pickens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pickens has his foot on Kush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kush works his way back into a safe position though.
Pickens has his foot on Kush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kush works his way back into a safe position though.
Kush works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pickens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pickens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kush.
Kush is looking to work some ground and pound but Pickens has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pickens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pickens wants to sweep here but Kush controlling him for the moment.
Kush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kush throwing strikes but missing.
Kush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pickens on the ground.
Pickens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kush's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kush holds on and takes a little breather.
Pickens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kush looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kush looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kush!
Kush working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pickens avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kush sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pickens is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pickens struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pickens is not content to let Kush control the position.
Pickens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kush off and has taken his back!
Kush wants to escape the position.
Kush trying to control the action but Pickens just sinks the hooks in.
Pickens throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kush manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pickens's guard. Nice work there by Kush.
Pickens is trying to control the position but Kush postures up.
Pickens working for a triangle but Kush defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pickens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kush throwing strikes from guard but Pickens blocks nicely.
Kush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kush pushing down on Pickens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pickens gets full guard.
Kush preventing the sweep.
Pickens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickens keeping moving, preventing Kush from controlling successfully.
Kush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pickens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pickens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pickens looking for a guillotine here but Kush defends easily.
Pickens looks gassed!
Pickens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kush passes into half guard.
Kush seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Kush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pickens slips under a jab from Kush.
Pickens fails to land with a series of punches.
Kush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pickens.
Pickens slips under a jab.
Pickens motions for Kush to come forward. Pickens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pickens.
Pickens misses with a right hand
enabling Kush to counter with a crisp jab.
Pickens misses with a right hand
letting Kush counter with a right hand.
Master Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush swings widly with a right hand
and Kush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pickens blocks a head kick by Kush.
Pickens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kush. Pickens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pickens lands a jab.
Pickens throws a lazy uppercut
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kush scores with a punch to the head.
Kush misses with a hook
and Pickens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kush swings for the body but Pickens moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kush counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pickens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kush finds it's way round the side to connect with Pickens's head.
Kush moves out of range as Pickens strikes.
Kush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kush scores with a hook.
Pickens throws a poor cross that misses
and Kush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kush throws a nice head kick!
Kush misses with a right hand
letting Pickens counter with a right hand.
Kush thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pickens if he has to take too many more of those.
Pickens is breathing heavily.
Pickens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pickens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kush counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kush tries a head kick but it misses.
Pickens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pickens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kush.
Pickens throws an off balance right hand
and Kush counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kush. Pickens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pickens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kush.
Kush connects with the punch.
Kush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush scores with a punch to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Pickens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kush misses with a hook.
Kush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush scores with a push kick.
Kush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pickens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Kush misses its intended target.
Kush throws a nice looking combination but Pickens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kush digs a good hook to Pickens's body.
Kush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kush closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pickens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pickens looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush is trying to control the action in half guard but Pickens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pickens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush.
Kush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pickens's head.
Kush drops an elbow to the side of Pickens's head.
Pickens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pickens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kush trying to control from half guard but Pickens is working away.
Pickens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kush connects with a nice short shot to Pickens's temple.
Kush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kush connects with a nice short shot to Pickens's temple.
Kush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pickens defends it well.
Kush trying to control the action but Pickens is working from the bottom.
Pickens wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pickens is trying to control but can't.
Pickens taking some punishment here, with Kush in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Kush dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kush throws a poor cross that misses
and Kush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pickens throws a lazy uppercut
and Kush counters with a head kick. That will keep Pickens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pickens throws a lazy uppercut
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Kush checks a low kick from Pickens.
Pickens avoids the head kick by Kush.
Kush misses with a right hand
and Pickens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Pickens misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Kush.
Pickens blocks the body kick.
Master Kush is winning the standup battle so far.
Pickens throws a hook but Kush blocks it.
Kush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kush misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Kush does it's job there.
Kush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pickens.
Kush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kush missing with a left hand there. Pickens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kush throws an off balance right hand
and Pickens counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pickens.
Kush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pickens.
Kush slips a straight right by Pickens.
Kush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kush misses with a combination
enabling Pickens to counter with a crisp jab.
Kush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pickens moves away.
Pickens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kush just misses with a punch to the body.
Kush's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kush duly obliges.
Pickens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pickens shoots in looking for a takedown but Kush manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pickens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pickens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kush throws a nice head kick!
Kush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pickens. Pickens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pickens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kush. That one must have hurt.
Kush throws a head kick but Pickens moves out of range.
Kush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickens misses with a right hand
and Pickens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pickens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kush finds it's way round the side to connect with Pickens's head.
Kush misses with a wild body shot.
Pickens moves forwards but Kush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pickens misses with a left hand
letting Kush counter with a right hand.
Pickens is rocked!
Kush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pickens throws a right hand that misses
and Kush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pickens is still on wobbly legs! Can Kush finish him?
Kush scores with a head kick. Pickens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kush throws a lazy uppercut
and Pickens counters with a straight right hand.
Kush lands a jab to the head.
Kush looks to land a body kick but Pickens moved away.
Kush misses with a low kick.
Pickens misses with a right hand
and Kush counters with a head kick. That will keep Pickens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kush misses with a looping right.
Pickens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kush looks to throw the jab but Pickens is out of range.
Kush throws a right hand that misses
and Pickens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kush defending well as Pickens loads up on a big left hand.
Pickens seems to have recovered his senses.
Kush scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a right hand that misses
and Pickens counters with a one-two to the body.
Kush scores with a hook to the body. Pickens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kush throws a good cross that connects.
Pickens misses with a lunging right hand
and Kush counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Master Kush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kush throwing strikes but missing.
Kush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pickens wants to sweep but no luck.
Pickens keeping moving, preventing Kush from controlling successfully.
Kush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pickens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pickens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cody Pickens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kush passes Pickens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kush.
Kush trying to control the action but Pickens is working from the bottom.
Kush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pickens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pickens is pressing down on Kush's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pickens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kush thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pickens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kush is looking to work some ground and pound but Pickens has wrist control.
Kush tries to free his leg and advance position but Pickens is retaining full guard.
Pickens keeping moving, preventing Kush from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Kush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Kush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rod Keyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Pitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
183 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Keyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Pitt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keyes misses with a few strikes there.
Keyes connects with a single shot there.
Pitt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keyes.
Pitt's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pitt duly obliges.
Pitt clinches up against the cage.
Keyes can't break the clinch.
Pitt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Pitt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pitt.
Keyes is trying to break the clinch but Pitt has him pressed against the cage.
Keyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pitt smiles and moves away.
Keyes misses with a combination
and Pitt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Pitt.
Pitt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keyes misses with a body punch
and Pitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pitt pushes Keyes up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitt works over Keyes's head and body with a nice combination.
Pitt connects with a nice looking jab.
Keyes is rocked!
Pitt batters Keyes with a massive right followed by a huge left! Keyes is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Pitt lands a final crushing right hand to drop Keyes to the mat with a gruesome thud! Pitt is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Pitt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison F Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doubleday has chosen Working Man by Rush as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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185 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, Rodrigo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrison F Doubleday!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves leaves Doubleday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Doubleday closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alves did well to prevent Doubleday getting side control.
Alves is trying to stand.
Doubleday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Doubleday is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Doubleday is working for a submission of some sort.
Alves is trying to stand up here but Doubleday is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doubleday stalling.
Doubleday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doubleday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doubleday passes to side control.
Doubleday is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
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.
Doubleday creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alves sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doubleday on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Doubleday landing strikes.
Alves is not content to let Doubleday control the position.
Alves prevents Doubleday from moving into mount.
Doubleday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Doubleday controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Doubleday tries to score with some ground and pound. Alves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alves is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alves is being controlled here.
Doubleday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doubleday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doubleday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Doubleday's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Doubleday lands a nice forearm strike.
Doubleday moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Doubleday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Doubleday is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alves's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison F Doubleday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doubleday feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doubleday prevents Alves from getting back to his feet.
Doubleday wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doubleday controls the pace.
Alves is looking to stand up but Doubleday isn't so interested in that idea.
Doubleday postures up in Alves's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
Doubleday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doubleday tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleday trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doubleday takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Doubleday scores with a takedown into Alves's guard.
Alves keeping full guard, as Doubleday tries to pass.
Doubleday 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.
Doubleday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doubleday throws a big right hand that misses.
Doubleday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harrison F Doubleday has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doubleday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves wants to get back to his feet but Doubleday is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doubleday is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Doubleday trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doubleday.
Doubleday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doubleday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Doubleday wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doubleday controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Harrison F Doubleday hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Doubleday scores a takedown into full mount!
Doubleday working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Doubleday.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday controlling the position easily from mount.
Doubleday working the ground and pound effectively.
Doubleday landing shots from mount.
Doubleday unloading with bombs!
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!
Doubleday breaks from Alves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doubleday trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Alves is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison F Doubleday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doubleday is defended easily by Alves.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Doubleday. Doubleday gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Alves connects with a knee to the head.
Alves lands a knee to the head.
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves lands a good knee to the midsection. Doubleday won't want to take too many of those.
Alves lands a nice knee to the body.
Doubleday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodrigo Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harrison F Doubleday.
Doubleday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doubleday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doubleday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
Doubleday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alves throws Doubleday to one side and escapes!
Doubleday takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alves lands with a hook. Doubleday tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doubleday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harrison F Doubleday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doubleday with a poor takedown
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
Alves crunches a lovely knee into Doubleday's ribcage.
Rodrigo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doubleday backwards.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but Doubleday keeps him there for the moment.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Doubleday avoids the head kick by Alves.
Doubleday shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Doubleday's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doubleday is defended easily by Alves.
Alves thuds his shin into the meat of Doubleday's side.
Doubleday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doubleday shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.
Doubleday with a poor takedown
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alves.
Alves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Doubleday misses with a takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Alves lands but Doubleday takes it in his stride.
Doubleday scores with a takedown into Alves's guard.
Alves is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Doubleday dives into side control.
Alves takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Doubleday in side control, throwing shots but Alves defends.
Alves takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Doubleday wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Doubleday scores with a couple of short elbows.
Doubleday advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doubleday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doubleday raining down hammerfists from mount.
Harrison F Doubleday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doubleday tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doubleday has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison F Doubleday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Thomson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson feints and as Cena raises his hands in defense, Thomson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cena throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thomson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomson advances to half guard.
Thomson prevents Cena from improving his position.
Thomson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thomson shoots in but Cena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cena looks to throw a body kick
and Thomson counters by clinching up.
Cena wants a takedown.
Thomson jumps guard and drags Cena to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thomson managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomson lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomson 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.
Cena throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Thomson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thomson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cena swivels and escapes.
Thomson dodges the punch combination from Cena.
Thomson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cena is trying to defend but Thomson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thomson controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Thomson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cena stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Thomson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomson closes the distance and clinches up with Cena, looking for a takedown. Thomson pushes Cena against the cage but Cena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cena tries to avoid it but Thomson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cena to the ground. Cena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomson counters with a takedown into side control.
Cena looks gassed!
Thomson happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson in side control, throwing shots but Cena defends.
Thomson scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thomson controlling the position.
Thomson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Thomson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cena sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cena's shoulder. That is not cool.
Thomson throws an elbow but Cena slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Thomson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Cena as Thomson shoots in.
Cena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomson counters by clinching up.
Thomson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cena prevents it.
Thomson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cena blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cena blocks it with crossed arms.
Cena tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomson smiles and moves away.
Jason Thomson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Thomson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cena throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomson.
Thomson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thomson postures up in Cena's guard and throws a big left but Cena blocks it.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomson controls the pace.
Jason Thomson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cena has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Thomson just wasn't active enough.
Thomson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cena avoids it really well and circles away.
Cena stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cena wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomson tries for a takedown but Cena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomson shoots in for a double leg but Cena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cena throws a series of strikes that have Thomson backpedaling.
It looks like Jason Thomson has been cut.
Cena shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomson.
Thomson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thomson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson 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.
Thomson is pushing down on Cena's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cena is fighting to maintain full guard but Thomson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thomson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thomson works his way into side control.
Thomson decides to stand back up. Thomson steps back and let's Cena get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomson shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena leaves Thomson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thomson controlling the action here.
Thomson working Cena over with strikes.
Cena is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cena wants to stand back up but Thomson manages to pass into side control.
Cena is trying to escape the position but Thomson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Cena. No joy for Thomson on that attempt.
Thomson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cena tries to avoid it but Thomson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cena to the ground. Cena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cena is looking for a sweep. Thomson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomson not doing much here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Thomson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Thomson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cena leaves Thomson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cena looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomson controlling the position.
Thomson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cena is avoiding damage well.
Cena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The strikes coming from Thomson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cena defending against the ground and pound.
Cena is trying to escape the position but Thomson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee asks Thomson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thomson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cena takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thomson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thomson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thomson is staying tight to Cena's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cena is looking for a sweep.
Thomson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thomson misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson controls the position.
Thomson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cena can do to turn this around?
Thomson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cena being controlled for a moment.
Thomson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cena wants to get back to his feet.
Thomson happy to just control the position for now.
Thomson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thomson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cena will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cena takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jason Thomson.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense.
Thomson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cena parries the strikes from Thomson easily there. Thomson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cena to escape.
Thomson controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jason Thomson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thomson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cena pinned against the cage. Cena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Thomson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomson closes the distance and clinches up with Cena, looking for a takedown. Thomson pushes Cena against the cage but Cena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thomson controlling the pace.
John Cena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Thomson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomson, 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... Jason Thomson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neil Cadwallader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neil Cadwallader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Larry Ballard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadwallader lands with a cross.
Cadwallader misses with a right hand
and Ballard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cadwallader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cadwallader throws a combination that misses
and Ballard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ballard lands a shot to the body.
Ballard lands an elbow inside that Cadwallader shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballard.
A shot in the inside from Ballard.
Ballard scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadwallader letting Ballard take a breather here.
Ballard is working Cadwallader over against the cage.
Ballard lands a knee to the head.
Ballard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cadwallader tries to break free but Ballard pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ballard.
Ballard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cadwallader.
Cadwallader takes an elbow to the temple.
Cadwallader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballard lands an elbow just above Cadwallader 's eye.
Ballard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadwallader wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ballard has him pressed against the cage.
Ballard lands a knee to the body.
Cadwallader is breathing heavily.
Ballard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ballard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cadwallader tries to break the clinch but Ballard is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ballard.
Cadwallader wants to get back to striking at distance but Ballard won't allow it.
Ballard lands a right hand.
Ballard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cadwallader wants to get back to striking at distance but Ballard won't allow it.
Ballard scores a nice knee to the body.
Cadwallader wants to break free but Ballard has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballard.
Ballard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ballard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Ballard.
Ballard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ballard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballard lands an elbow inside.
Ballard lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ballard.
Ballard scores with a shot to the side of Cadwallader's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Ballard.
Ballard lands with a left to the head.
Ballard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cadwallader looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ballard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cadwallader's defenses.
Ballard lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Ballard on the inside.
Ballard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cadwallader's defenses.
Ballard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ballard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ballard lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Ballard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ballard.
Ballard is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ballard.
Ballard lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ballard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ballard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ballard lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader is trying to push Ballard away but Ballard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ballard lands a knee to the body.
Ballard prevents Cadwallader from breaking the clinch.
Cadwallader is trying to break free.
Ballard lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballard pushes Cadwallader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cadwallader wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ballard has him pressed against the cage.
Ballard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cadwallader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ballard pushes Cadwallader back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Ballard.
Cadwallader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ballard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cadwallader backwards.
Ballard is working Cadwallader over against the cage.
Ballard scores with a shot to the side of Cadwallader's head.
Ballard lands a right hand.
Cadwallader is trying to break free.
Ballard gets through Cadwallader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballard landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard digs a right hand underneath Cadwallader's ribcage. Cadwallader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ballard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballard lands an elbow inside that Cadwallader shrugs off.
Ballard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cadwallader or not.
Ballard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ballard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cadwalladers head.
Ballard stalls.
Ballard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ballard lands a knee 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!
A nice left hand lands by Ballard.
Good body shot from Ballard.
Ballard gets through Cadwallader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Ballard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard slows down the pace here.
Ballard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ballard.
Cadwallader working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Ballard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cadwallader misses with a double jab
and Ballard counters with a nice body shot.
Ballard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cadwallader swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ballard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cadwallader bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ballard's head.
Ballard lands a nice shot that snaps Cadwallader's head back.
Ballard scores with a one two! Cadwallader had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cadwallader misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Ballard.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ballard in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cadwallader misses with a combination
and Ballard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ballard.
Cadwallader is trying to break the clinch but Ballard is controlling him.
Ballard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cadwallader working hard to break the clinch.
Ballard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cadwallader in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ballard lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Ballard.
Larry Ballard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ballard digs a right hand into Cadwallader's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cadwallader's gas tank.
Ballard gets through Cadwallader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballard lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ballard.
Ballard scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Ballard.
Ballard scores with a shot to the side of Cadwallader's head.
Ballard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Ballard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ballard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cadwallader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ballard as the two fighters clinch.
Ballard landing knees to the body.
Ballard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ballard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ballard scores a nice knee to the body.
Ballard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ballard lands a nice elbow.
Ballard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ballard.
Ballard taking a breather.
Ballard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ballard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Ballard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Ballard.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballard.
A short left from Ballard.
Ballard just leaning against Cadwallader, taking a breather.
Ballard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ballard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Ballard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballard lands an elbow inside.
Cadwallader is trying to break the clinch but Ballard is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Ballard.
Ballard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cadwallader backwards.
Ballard lands a knee to the body.
Ballard working Cadwallader over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ballard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ballard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard lands an elbow just above Cadwallader 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ballard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Ballard.
Ballard lands with a short shot to the head.
Ballard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Ballard.
Cadwallader jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ballard walks away with a smile on his face. Cadwallader gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cadwallader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ballard counters by moving into the clinch.
Ballard has Cadwallader pushed against the cage.
Ballard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ballard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cadwallader backwards.
Ballard lands a knee to the head.
Ballard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cadwallader working hard to break the clinch.
Ballard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ballard cracks Cadwallader with a nice body shot.
Ballard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ballard lands a damaging elbow.
Ballard lands a shot to the body.
Ballard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Ballard's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ballard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cadwallader in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ballard lands an elbow inside that Cadwallader shrugs off.
Good body shot from Ballard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ballard as Cadwallader tries to tie him up.
Ballard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Ballard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Ballard as the two fighters clinch.
Ballard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ballard.
Cadwallader tries to break the clinch but Ballard is controlling the position.
Ballard lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Ballard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cadwallader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballard.
Ballard moves into the clinch.
Ballard has Cadwallader pressed against the cage, preventing Cadwallader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Ballard.
Ballard scores with a knee to the head.
Ballard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ballard prevents Cadwallader from breaking the clinch.
Ballard stalling.
Ballard lands with a left to the head.
Cadwallader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cadwallader wants to get back to striking at distance but Ballard won't allow it.
Ballard prevents Cadwallader from breaking the clinch.
Ballard is working Cadwallader over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cadwallader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ballard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cadwallader's efforts to push away.
Ballard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cadwallader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballard gets through Cadwallader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader is trying to break the clinch but Ballard is controlling him.
Ballard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ballard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cadwallader backwards.
Cadwallader is trying to force a seperation but Ballard has the dominant position.
Cadwallader tries to break free but Ballard pushes him back against the cage.
Cadwallader jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ballard walks away with a smile on his face. Cadwallader gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cadwallader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ballard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ballard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ballard clobbers Cadwallader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cadwallader misses with a double jab
and Ballard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Neil Cadwallader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cadwallader gets tackled into the cage by Ballard. Ballard maintains the clinch.
Ballard lands a good knee to the midsection. Cadwallader won't want to take too many of those.
Ballard lands a nice knee to the body.
Ballard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cadwallader backwards.
Cadwallader takes a shot to the head.
Ballard lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ballard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cadwallader takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ballard scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Ballard.
Ballard lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ballard.
Ballard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cadwallader takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ballard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cadwallader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Ballard on the inside.
Ballard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ballard lands a good knee to the midsection. Cadwallader won't want to take too many of those.
Ballard lands a knee to the head.
Ballard lands an elbow inside that Cadwallader shrugs off.
Ballard gets through Cadwallader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ballard pushes off an throws an elbow but Cadwallader leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cadwallader is trying to break the clinch but Ballard has him pressed against the cage.
Ballard connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard prevents Cadwallader from breaking the clinch.
Ballard lands a nice knee to the body.
Cadwallader wants to break free but Ballard has control.
Cadwallader looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cadwallader is trying to force a seperation but Ballard has the dominant position.
Cadwallader is trying to force a seperation but Ballard has the dominant position.
Cadwallader is trying to break the clinch but Ballard has him pressed against the cage.
Larry Ballard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ballard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cadwallader's efforts to push away.
Ballard effectively controlling the action here.
Ballard lands with a right to the head.
Ballard works on Cadwallader's body with a couple of short punches.
Cadwallader is looking to break free of the clinch but Ballard has double underhooks.
Ballard lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Ballard.
Ballard has Cadwallader pressed against the cage, preventing Cadwallader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cadwallader can't break the clinch.
A short left from Ballard.
Ballard lands a nice elbow.
Cadwallader tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ballard smiles and moves away.
A nice combination there by Ballard.
Cadwallader walks into a left hand.
Ballard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cadwallader momentarily.
Ballard tries to clinch but Cadwallader is having none of it.
Cadwallader throws a combination that misses
and Ballard counters with a nice uppercut.
Ballard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cadwallader.
Ballard closes the distance and clinches.
Cadwallader has had enough of the clinch but Ballard keeps him there for the moment.
Neil Cadwallader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cadwallader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadwallader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Ballard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ballard 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 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Ballard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Buttman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Just Enough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buttman comes to the cage accompanied by Sack Lunch. 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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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Buttman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Just Enough!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enough looks to throw a body kick
and Enough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buttman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enough. Enough circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Just Enough has been cut.
Pat Buttman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttman looks to land a right hand but Enough moved out of range.
Enough throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Enough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enough. That's going to slow Buttman down.
Nice shot lands for Buttman.
A big left from Buttman misses.
Enough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buttman.
Buttman misses with an uppercut. Enough saw that one coming.
Buttman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enough.
Buttman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buttman with a jab.
Enough throws a sloppy head kick and Buttman moves out of range easily.
Buttman tries a head kick but it misses.
Buttman throws a right and a left that Enough avoids nicely.
Buttman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enough.
Buttman misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Enough.
Buttman misses with a hook.
Enough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buttman.
Buttman tests Enough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Enough.
Buttman sizes up Enough with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buttman misses with a hook. Enough ducked under it nicely.
Buttman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Enough scores with a nice body kick.
Enough throws a low kick, looking for Buttman's leg but Buttman calmly moves out of range.
Buttman throws a sloppy head kick and Enough moves out of range easily.
Buttman lands a glancing blow to the side of Enough's head.
Enough bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Enough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buttman. That did some damage!
Buttman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enough can pounce on him.
Buttman lands a jab.
That kick from Enough tenderised Buttman's leg. Buttman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buttman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buttman missing with a left hand there. Enough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enough slips a jab from Buttman.
Buttman misses with a series of wild punches.
Enough takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buttman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enough moves away.
Enough fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buttman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buttman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enough.
Enough is looking to slow Buttman down with leg kicks.
Buttman throws the left hand but Enough avoids the punch easily.
Enough scores with a push kick.
Enough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buttman throws a body punch but Enough moves out of range.
Buttman misses with an uppercut.
Enough feints and then cracks Buttman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buttman down.
Enough lets loose with a powerful body kick. Buttman will feel that in the morning.
Buttman is breathing heavily.
Enough scores with a head kick.
Buttman avoids a kick to the body.
Buttman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Enough scores with a kick to the body.
Enough moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Buttman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enough. Enough obviously looking to wear him down.
Buttman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enough.
Enough throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Enough scores with a head kick. Buttman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Enough lands a head kick!
Enough lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Enough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buttman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Enough lets loose with a powerful body kick. Buttman will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enough throws a front kick that sends Buttman stumbling back into the cage.
Enough plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Buttman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Buttman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enough.
Buttman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Enough lands a front kick.
Enough throws a head kick but Buttman moves out of range.
Enough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Enough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Enough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buttman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttman throws a jab but it's blocked by Enough.
Enough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Enough keeps Buttman at a distance using the push kick.
Enough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buttman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enough lets loose with a powerful body kick. Buttman will feel that in the morning.
Enough tries to clinch there but Buttman circles away.
Enough scores with a spinning back kick!
Buttman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Enough is looking to slow Buttman down with leg kicks.
Buttman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Buttman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Enough fakes the leg kick and cracks Buttman in the body.
Enough connects with a leg kick. Buttman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Enough.
Enough throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Enough.
Buttman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Buttman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Enough is looking to slow Buttman down with leg kicks.
Buttman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Enough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Just Enough's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Enough!
Crunch! Enough slams his shin into Buttman's torso.
Enough tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Buttman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Enough fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enough connects with an inside leg kick.
Enough throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Buttman's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enough scores with a leg kick.
Enough is looking to slow Buttman down with leg kicks.
Enough lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Enough lands with a nice body kick.
Enough keeps Buttman at a distance using the push kick.
Enough lands a front kick.
Enough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buttman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Enough explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Buttman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enough. Enough obviously looking to wear him down.
Buttman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Buttman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buttman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Enough thows a body kick. Buttman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Enough wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Enough, right into the meat.
Just Enough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buttman throws a sloppy head kick
and Enough counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Enough.
Enough feints and then cracks Buttman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buttman down.
Enough scores with a push kick.
Enough is looking to clinch.
A big left from Buttman misses.
Buttman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Enough goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buttman throws a lazy head kick
and Enough makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Enough scores with a head kick.
Buttman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enough throws a leg kick which misses Buttman's front leg but catches the back leg as Buttman tries to avoid it.
Crunch! Enough slams his shin into Buttman's torso.
Enough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Enough scoring well with a low kick there.
Enough lands a leg kick that knocks Buttman off balance momentarily.
Enough scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buttman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Enough - the referee stops the clock and Buttman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Enough. Buttman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Enough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enough lands a leg kick that knocks Buttman off balance momentarily.
Enough feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buttman's calf.
Enough bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buttman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Enough - the referee stops the clock and Buttman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Enough. Buttman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Enough explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buttman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Enough - the referee stops the clock and Buttman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Enough. Buttman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Buttman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Enough scoring well with a low kick there.
Enough lands with a kick to the temple. Buttman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Enough throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Buttman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Enough feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buttman's calf.
Enough lets loose with a powerful body kick. Buttman will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick from Enough.
Enough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Enough throws a nice outside leg kick.
Enough fakes the leg kick and cracks Buttman in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enough. That's going to slow Buttman down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Enough lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buttman. That did some damage!
Enough throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Enough goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enough. That's going to slow Buttman down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Enough. Buttman shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enough throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Buttman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enough scoring well with a low kick there.
Enough lands with a kick to the temple. Buttman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Enough is looking to slow Buttman down with leg kicks.
Buttman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enough can pounce on him.
Both fighters circling a little - Enough finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Enough throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Enough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enough thumps Buttman with a low kick.
Enough is looking to slow Buttman down with leg kicks.
Enough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enough.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enough throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Enough there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Enough bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Buttman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Enough.
Enough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enough moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Enough explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Enough throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Buttman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Enough. That one must have hurt.
Enough lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enough moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Enough.
Enough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Enough slams his shin into Buttman's torso.
Enough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buttman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Enough lands with a kick to the ribs.
Enough connects with a leg kick. Buttman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Enough.
Enough scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Enough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Just Enough's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Buttman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Enough.
Enough throws a push kick but Buttman slaps the foot to one side.
Buttman misses the shot to the body.
Enough throws a leg kick which misses Buttman's front leg but catches the back leg as Buttman tries to avoid it.
Enough lands a nice looking kick to the body. Buttman takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick from Enough.
Enough connects with a solid leg kick.
Enough thumps Buttman with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enough scoring well with a low kick there.
Buttman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enough. Enough obviously looking to wear him down.
Enough throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Enough connects with a leg kick. Buttman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Enough thuds his shin into the meat of Buttman's side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Enough!
Buttman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enough lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enough lands a leg kick that knocks Buttman off balance momentarily.
Buttman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buttman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enough. Enough obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enough throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Enough moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Enough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Enough slams his shin into Buttman's torso.
Enough throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Enough.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buttman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Enough - the referee stops the clock and Buttman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Enough. Buttman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters circling a little - Enough finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Enough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enough connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Enough.
Enough lands a front kick.
Enough keeps Buttman at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enough.
Enough throws a leg kick which misses Buttman's front leg but catches the back leg as Buttman tries to avoid it.
Enough throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Buttman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Enough fakes the leg kick and cracks Buttman in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enough throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Buttman.
Enough throws a front kick that sends Buttman stumbling back into the cage.
Enough throws a head kick that misses.
Enough throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Enough thuds his shin into the meat of Buttman's side.
Crunch! Enough slams his shin into Buttman's torso.
Buttman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enough throws a head kick that Buttman semi-blocks.
Buttman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Enough scores with a nice body kick.
Buttman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buttman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Enough. That one must have hurt.
Enough is looking to slow Buttman down with leg kicks.
Buttman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Enough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buttman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Enough throws a head kick that Buttman semi-blocks.
Buttman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Enough finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Enough lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Enough, right into the meat.
Enough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buttman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enough throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buttman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Enough.
An inside leg kick lands from Enough.
Enough throws a nice head kick!
Enough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enough feints and then cracks Buttman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buttman down.
Buttman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Enough pushes Buttman away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buttman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Enough.
Enough is looking to slow Buttman down with leg kicks.
Enough throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Enough.
Buttman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Enough. That one must have hurt.
Enough lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buttman's sensitive parts.
Enough scores with a spinning back kick!
Enough fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enough is looking to slow Buttman down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enough takes the fight into the clinch.
Enough comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Enough misses with an elbow over the top.
Buttman takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Pat Buttman has been cut.
Buttman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buttman as Enough tries to tie him up.
Buttman working aggressively here.
Enough throws an elbow but it misses.
Buttman misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Enough throws an elbow but misses.
Buttman blocks an elbow strike.
Enough throws an elbow that misses.
Enough blocking some punches.
Buttman dodges an elbow strike from Enough.
Enough lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buttman blocks an elbow strike.
Enough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pat Buttman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buttman blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Buttman fails to land.
Enough lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Enough blocking some punches.
Enough gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Enough throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Buttman fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Enough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enough 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Enough!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes into the arena with Smells like Teen Spirit blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Hernandez advances to mount.
Hernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Martin is on top in guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martin wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez controlling Martin's posture.
Hernandez has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Martin doesn't defend quickly enough and Hernandez has managed to lock this one up! Can Martin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hernandez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Javier Hernandez!
Javier Hernandez is the new heavyweight champion!
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