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TDF: WW Explosion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Austin Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liu Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williamson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kings and Queesn - Aerosmith. Liu Williamson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liu Williamson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson checks a leg kick.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Williamson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williamson has managed to clinch.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williamson's elbow.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williamson stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walker is trying to defend but Williamson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker taking some punishment here, with Williamson in his half guard.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Williamson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williamson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Williamson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williamson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williamson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williamson gets a takedown into half guard.
Walker trying to control here.
Williamson wants to stand but Walker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Williamson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker missing with punches from the bottom.
Walker manages to get to full guard.
Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williamson won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Williamson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Williamson.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Williamson looks gassed!
Williamson throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williamson on the ground.
Williamson is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williamson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Walker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williamson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Walker working the ground and pound.
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!
Williamson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Williamson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Walker advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Williamson?
Williamson is in a horrible position here. Walker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Walker looking to finish Williamson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williamson!
Walker dominating with strikes here.
Williamson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker landing punches.
Walker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williamson's face.
Williamson is bucking up trying to escape but Walker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Williamson tries to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
Walker cracks Williamson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Walker prevents Williamson from getting the reversal.
Walker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Williamson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker lands a nice shot to the head.
Walker lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Walker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Walker looking to finish Williamson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williamson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Williamson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williamson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt
and Williamson counters with a takedown into side control.
Walker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Williamson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Walker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Williamson 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.
Walker wants to improve his position but Williamson is controlling well.
Walker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Williamson jumps into side control!
Williamson lands a few punches from side control.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walker is trying to work for a sweep but Williamson has mounted him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson looking to finish Walker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walker!
Walker working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Williamson.
A nice elbow there by Williamson.
Liu Williamson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williamson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williamson looking to secure an arm triangle but Walker defends it well.
Williamson breaks from Walker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Walker tries to hold on but Williamson postures up.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker has hold of Williamson's hands but Williamson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williamson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walker wants to improve his position but Williamson is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williamson lands a nice short elbow.
Williamson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Williamson 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.
Williamson seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williamson.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Williamson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Williamson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Walker manages to get to full guard.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williamson is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walker with a poor takedown
and Williamson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williamson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williamson manages to end up in side control.
Walker tries to buck Williamson off but Williamson is having none of it.
Williamson works to advance to full mount. Walker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Walker is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the head.
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williamson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walker wants to hold on but Williamson pushes him away.
Williamson raining down shots from the mount!
Williamson with good strikes from the mount here!
Walker is working to get back to half guard.
Williamson working for a submission but Walker is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Williamson!
Walker breaks from Williamson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Williamson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
Walker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Walker cracks Williamson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Walker landing strikes from the mount and Williamson is in trouble!
Walker dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
Walker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Williamson looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williamson to regain full guard.
Williamson is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
Williamson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Williamson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Williamson breaks from the clinch.
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker is in close to Williamson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williamson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson working the ground and pound effectively.
Williamson with good strikes from the mount here!
Walker is working to get back to half guard.
Walker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williamson raining down shots from the mount!
Walker is working to get back to half guard.
Williamson landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Williamson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williamson lands a big elbow.
Walker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walker wants to hold on but Williamson pushes him away.
Liu Williamson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williamson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walker is trying desperately to improve position.
Williamson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape.
Williamson landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Austin Walker.
Well Williamson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liu Williamson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stryder Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Stryder Maloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Summers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney cracks the inside of Summers's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Summers.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
Maloney moves out of range as Summers strikes.
Summers scores with a one two! Maloney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Stryder Maloney has been cut.
Summers misses with a looping left.
Summers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Summers misses with a double jab.
Summers misses with a straight right.
Maloney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Summers.
Maloney misses with a few strikes there.
Maloney avoids the body shot from Summers.
No joy there for Maloney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
Maloney misses with a two punch combination.
Summers misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Summers looks gassed!
Maloney thumps Summers with a low kick.
Maloney slips a jab and a cross from Summers.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maloney shoots for a double leg takedown but Summers sprawls well. He's pushed Maloney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maloney connects with a high kick.
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!
Maloney scores with a jab.
Maloney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Summers has left one of his arms exposed and Maloney doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Summers screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stryder Maloney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Rodriguez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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290 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burris Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Robinson.
Rodriguez controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson stops Rodriguez from standing up.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson thows a big elbow that misses.
Robinson thows a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Robinson landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson with a couple of short strikes.
Robinson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Rodriguez out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Robinson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Burris Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Koholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koholic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Distance by Cake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Koholic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Xavier!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier throws a head kick that misses.
Koholic clinches up with Xavier and pushes him back against the cage.
Koholic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koholic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Koholic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Charles Xavier has been cut.
A short uppercut from Koholic.
Xavier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Koholic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xavier tries a knee to the head but Koholic blocks it.
Xavier misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xavier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koholic's brow.
Xavier misses with a knee strike.
Xavier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Xavier misses with a knee to the head.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koholic manages to break the clinch.
Koholic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xavier. Xavier obviously looking to wear him down.
Koholic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xavier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koholic digs a good hook to Xavier's body.
Koholic clinches with his opponent.
Koholic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xavier.
Koholic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xavier throws an elbow that misses.
Koholic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xaviers head.
Koholic tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Koholic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koholic cracks Xavier with a nice body shot.
Xavier looks gassed!
Koholic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Xavier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koholic breaks from the clinch.
Koholic clinches up against the cage.
Koholic has picked Xavier up - he's going for a ride! Koholic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Koholic controlling the action here.
Xavier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koholic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Xavier taking some punishment here, with Koholic in his half guard.
Koholic content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Koholic there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koholic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Al Koholic just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Koholic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koholic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Koholic manages to end up in side control.
Xavier trying to remain calm as Koholic controls from the top position.
Koholic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Koholic is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koholic 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 Xavier's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Koholic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Xavier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koholic scores with a hook to the body. Xavier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koholic throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koholic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xavier looks to clinch
and Koholic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from Koholic.
Xavier misses with an elbow strike.
Koholic avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
Koholic is trying to drag Xavier to the mat but Xavier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koholic lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koholic.
Koholic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koholic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koholic is working Xavier over against the cage.
Koholic is struggling to control the position.
Koholic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koholic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Koholic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Koholic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koholic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xavier, pushing him back against the cage.
Koholic lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koholic lands a nice uppercut.
Koholic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xavier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koholic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koholic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koholic winds up and cracks Xavier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koholic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koholic lands a nice short elbow.
Koholic not doing much here.
Xavier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koholic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Al Koholic just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Koholic forces Xavier back against the cage and clinches.
Koholic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xavier uses from the top position.
Xavier prevents Koholic from getting back to his feet.
Koholic looking for a sweep. Not yet Koholic, not yet.
Koholic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koholic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Koholic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Xavier stopping the sweep attempt from Koholic.
Koholic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xavier's guard.
Koholic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Koholic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Xavier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Koholic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xavier backs up against the cage.
Koholic lands a body shot.
Koholic tries to close the distance and clinch but Xavier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koholic clinches with his opponent.
Koholic lands a nice uppercut.
Koholic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xavier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xavier throws an elbow that misses.
Xavier managing to block the knees to the body from Koholic.
Koholic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Xavier misses with a knee strike.
Koholic pushes Xavier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koholic is struggling to control the position.
Xavier takes a shot to the head.
Koholic blocks the elbow strike.
Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Koholic avoids the damage to the body.
Xavier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koholic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koholic rushes Xavier and presses him up against the cage.
Koholic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koholic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koholic has managed to clinch.
Koholic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koholic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Xavier is rocked!
Koholic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xavier is still on wobbly legs! Can Koholic finish him?
BOOM! Koholic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Xavier. Xavier tries to recover but Koholic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Xavier lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Koholic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Marcelo Riberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakiuko Kamakawiwohole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakawiwohole has chosen Champion - Grinspoon as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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, Andre Marcelo Riberio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kakiuko Kamakawiwohole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamakawiwohole darts in and clinches Riberio up against the cage.
Riberio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kamakawiwohole.
Riberio can't get the takedown.
Riberio jumps into guard, dragging Kamakawiwohole to the mat.
Kamakawiwohole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamakawiwohole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riberio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamakawiwohole is looking to work some ground and pound but Riberio has wrist control.
Kamakawiwohole looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kamakawiwohole is looking to work some ground and pound but Riberio has wrist control.
Kamakawiwohole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riberio is keeping the position for now.
Riberio is trying to keep Kamakawiwohole in close.
Kamakawiwohole throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kamakawiwohole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kamakawiwohole lands in his opponent's guard.
Riberio looking for a guillotine here but Kamakawiwohole defends easily.
Kamakawiwohole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riberio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riberio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamakawiwohole defends well.
Riberio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamakawiwohole.
Riberio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamakawiwohole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riberio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riberio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamakawiwohole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamakawiwohole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riberio is breathing heavily.
Kamakawiwohole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwohole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riberio working for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamakawiwohole lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kamakawiwohole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kamakawiwohole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riberio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamakawiwohole stopping the sweep attempt from Riberio.
Kamakawiwohole working some strikes from top position.
Kamakawiwohole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riberio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Riberio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamakawiwohole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamakawiwohole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riberio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamakawiwohole defends it easily.
Riberio working for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole defends it easily.
Kamakawiwohole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamakawiwohole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamakawiwohole with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwohole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riberio is looking for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole pushes his legs off easily.
Riberio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riberio is looking for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole pushes his legs off easily.
Riberio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riberio working for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakawiwohole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Marcelo Riberio 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.
Riberio with a poor takedown
and Kamakawiwohole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andre Marcelo Riberio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riberio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamakawiwohole pulls his head out easily.
Riberio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kamakawiwohole scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kamakawiwohole winds up and cracks Riberio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kamakawiwohole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riberio defending well though.
Kamakawiwohole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riberio missing with punches from the bottom.
Kamakawiwohole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamakawiwohole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riberio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riberio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kamakawiwohole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwohole with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riberio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamakawiwohole counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riberio's guard now.
Riberio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riberio working for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole defends it easily.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Riberio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamakawiwohole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riberio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riberio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamakawiwohole is aware though and is defending well.
Kamakawiwohole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamakawiwohole postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riberio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kamakawiwohole, into his guard.
Kamakawiwohole pulls Riberio in to control the position.
Riberio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riberio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Riberio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamakawiwohole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riberio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kamakawiwohole's head.
Riberio stands and throws Kamakawiwohole's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riberio is working Kamakawiwohole over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kamakawiwohole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riberio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riberio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamakawiwohole is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riberio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamakawiwohole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riberio trying to control the action but Kamakawiwohole is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riberio is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamakawiwohole is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Marcelo Riberio 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!
Kamakawiwohole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamakawiwohole has clasped his hands together around Riberio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Riberio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Riberio wants to control but Kamakawiwohole postures up.
Riberio gets back to half guard.
Kamakawiwohole prevents Riberio from improving his position.
Riberio is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riberio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamakawiwohole.
Riberio tries to kick Kamakawiwohole off but Kamakawiwohole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kamakawiwohole drops an elbow to the side of Riberio's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Kamakawiwohole scores with a four punch combination!
Kamakawiwohole gets a takedown into half guard.
Kamakawiwohole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kamakawiwohole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamakawiwohole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamakawiwohole is working for a kimura but Riberio is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamakawiwohole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riberio manages to get to full guard.
Kamakawiwohole is sitting in close to Riberio's body. Riberio has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kamakawiwohole is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kamakawiwohole is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Riberio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Marcelo Riberio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Peter West was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Carlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter West!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West slips a jab and a cross from Carlson.
Carlson tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
Carlson throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Carlson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carlson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West lands a big head kick that sends Carlson tumbling to the mat! West takes a step backwards and waves Carlson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Daniel Carlson has been cut.
West closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Carlson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter West!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus LeGualt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rane Kolli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeGualt's entrance music is Get Free by The Vines. A fine choice. Kolli has chosen Kuka on kingi? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marcellus LeGualt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rane Kolli's chin.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcellus LeGualt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rane Kolli!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeGualt checks a low kick from Kolli.
LeGualt really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
LeGualt swings for the body but Kolli moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Kolli or perhaps it was just good defense by LeGualt which made him look bad.
LeGualt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kolli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeGualt avoids it really well and circles away.
LeGualt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcellus LeGualt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeGualt connects with a looping right hand.
LeGualt misses the shot to the body.
LeGualt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from LeGualt as Kolli shoots in.
Marcellus LeGualt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli.
LeGualt misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGualt connects with a single shot there.
Kolli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeGualt is fending him off so far but Kolli persists. Nope, LeGualt circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeGualt's waist but LeGualt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolli off to one side.
Some wild striking there from LeGualt.
Kolli tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeGualt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeGualt.
Kolli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kolli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for LeGualt. That snapped Kolli's head back.
LeGualt scores with a jab to the body.
LeGualt throws a right and a left that Kolli avoids nicely.
LeGualt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeGualt can pounce on him.
LeGualt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeGualt lands a jab to the nose.
Kolli doesn't manage to clinch there - LeGualt circles away.
LeGualt throws the kick towards the body but Kolli avoids it.
LeGualt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kolli.
Marcellus LeGualt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolli misses with a leg kick
and LeGualt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeGualt throws a one two combo.
LeGualt misses with a series of wild punches.
LeGualt with a nice cross.
Kolli fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kolli tries to close the distance and clinch but LeGualt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for LeGualt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeGualt circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeGualt lands a front kick.
LeGualt thuds his shin into the meat of Kolli's side.
LeGualt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for LeGualt.
LeGualt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kolli counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LeGualt's guard now.
Kolli looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolli stopping the sweep attempt from LeGualt.
LeGualt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolli on the ground.
Kolli tries to free his leg and advance position but LeGualt is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt wants to stand up but Kolli is controlling him.
LeGualt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kolli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeGualt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kolli wants to pass the guard but LeGualt is keeping the position.
LeGualt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeGualt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeGualt connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeGualt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeGualt as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus LeGualt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kolli tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeGualt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolli doesn't manage to clinch there - LeGualt circles away.
Kolli looks to land a body kick but LeGualt moved away.
Kolli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeGualt. LeGualt obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for LeGualt. That snapped Kolli's head back.
Kolli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from LeGualt does no damage.
Kolli tries to clinch
and LeGualt counters with a nice body kick.
Kolli tries to clinch but LeGualt moves out of range.
A left and a right from LeGualt both land. Nice combination.
LeGualt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LeGualt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kolli's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolli wants to clinch.
Kolli tries to clinch but LeGualt is having none of it.
LeGualt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolli.
Kolli is breathing heavily.
LeGualt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeGualt throws a nice looking combination but Kolli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcellus LeGualt is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolli is defended easily by LeGualt.
Kolli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeGualt pinned against the cage. LeGualt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcellus LeGualt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli.
That's two 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.
LeGualt lands a front kick.
Kolli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kolli or perhaps it was just good defense by LeGualt which made him look bad.
Nice uppercut there from LeGualt.
LeGualt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
LeGualt thuds his shin into the meat of Kolli's side.
LeGualt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeGualt throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kolli. That did some damage!
LeGualt lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolli blocks a head kick by LeGualt.
Good leg kick by LeGualt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeGualt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kolli.
LeGualt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kolli's head.
LeGualt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeGualt misses with a head kick.
LeGualt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt connects with the punch.
Kolli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeGualt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunch! LeGualt slams his shin into Kolli's torso.
Kolli takes a kick to the side of the head.
LeGualt lands a body shot.
Kolli walks forward, straight into a front kick from LeGualt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeGualt. LeGualt obviously looking to wear him down.
LeGualt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from LeGualt - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut lands for LeGualt. That snapped Kolli's head back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LeGualt. Kolli shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus LeGualt dominated that second round.
That's time! LeGualt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LeGualt scores with a kick to the body.
Kolli shoots in for a takedown but LeGualt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LeGualt misses with a few strikes there.
Kolli tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeGualt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeGualt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
LeGualt digs a good hook to Kolli's body.
LeGualt lands a nice looking body kick.
LeGualt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeGualt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolli looks to throw a body kick
and LeGualt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by LeGualt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeGualt.
Crunch! LeGualt slams his shin into Kolli's torso.
Kolli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGualt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeGualt.
Kolli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LeGualt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeGualt throws out a powerful jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kolli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from LeGualt - the referee stops the clock and Kolli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says LeGualt. Kolli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kolli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and LeGualt counters with a solid body kick.
Kolli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from LeGualt. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from LeGualt.
Marcellus LeGualt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeGualt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
LeGualt throws a leg kick which misses Kolli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kolli tries to avoid it.
LeGualt lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by LeGualt - just one landing.
Kolli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from LeGualt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for LeGualt.
LeGualt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeGualt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kolli's calf.
LeGualt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LeGualt throws a head kick that Kolli semi-blocks.
LeGualt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kolli's hands.
LeGualt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeGualt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kolli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by LeGualt misses
and Kolli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolli pulls guard.
Kolli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LeGualt throwing strikes from guard but Kolli blocks nicely.
LeGualt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kolli's head.
LeGualt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeGualt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeGualt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kolli can do to turn this around?
LeGualt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeGualt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolli keeping moving, preventing LeGualt from controlling successfully.
LeGualt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LeGualt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from LeGualt does no damage.
Kolli has his takedown stuffed
and LeGualt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolli closes this distance looking for a takedown but LeGualt circles away.
Marcellus LeGualt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli.
LeGualt throws a head kick that Kolli semi-blocks.
Kolli shoots in for a takedown but LeGualt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LeGualt punishes Kolli's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeGualt lands with a kick to the temple. Kolli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
LeGualt scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus LeGualt clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kolli fails with a takedown attempt.
LeGualt throws a series of punches but Kolli moves out of range.
Kolli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeGualt. LeGualt obviously looking to wear him down.
Kolli blocks a head kick by LeGualt.
LeGualt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kolli.
LeGualt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeGualt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeGualt throws a head kick that Kolli semi-blocks.
LeGualt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kolli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Kolli
and LeGualt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeGualt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kolli dives in and grabs LeGualt's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeGualt pushes down on Kolli's head and hops out.
Kolli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeGualt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marcellus LeGualt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli.
LeGualt throws a series of strikes that have Kolli backpedaling.
LeGualt lands with a nice body kick.
Kolli shoots for a takedown but LeGualt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LeGualt throws a head kick but Kolli moves out of range.
Kolli shoots in for a double leg but LeGualt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeGualt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeGualt.
LeGualt lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by LeGualt as he connects with a hook.
Kolli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kolli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LeGualt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kolli tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeGualt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolli moves in looking to clinch but LeGualt pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolli is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeGualt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LeGualt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kolli's head.
LeGualt scores with a jab. Kolli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kolli walks into a stiff left hand from LeGualt.
LeGualt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kolli walks forward, straight into a front kick from LeGualt.
LeGualt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kolli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
LeGualt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeGualt throws a head kick that misses.
LeGualt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LeGualt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kolli at a distance.
LeGualt scores with a kick to the midsection.
LeGualt avoids a kick to the body.
LeGualt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from LeGualt.
Kolli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LeGualt.
Kolli looks to clinch
and LeGualt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeGualt throws a head kick that half lands.
Kolli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kolli tries to clinch up
and LeGualt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kolli's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus LeGualt had his way with Rane Kolli in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by LeGualt as he connects with a hook.
LeGualt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kolli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeGualt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kolli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeGualt as he jumps to the side.
LeGualt scores with a head kick.
Kolli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeGualt throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LeGualt.
LeGualt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kolli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeGualt.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeGualt.
Kolli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeGualt's waist but LeGualt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolli off to one side.
LeGualt cracks Kolli with a good jab.
LeGualt lands with a slapping head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeGualt.
Kolli drops his hands momentarily and LeGualt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
LeGualt lands with a shot to the body.
LeGualt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolli counters with a nice double leg into side control. LeGualt won't be happy with that.
Kolli wants to control but LeGualt is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt struggling a bit here.
LeGualt is trying to get back to half guard.
Kolli is putting a hurting on LeGualt here, landing some big shots from side control.
LeGualt throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Kolli working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Kolli are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kolli landing strikes.
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!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LeGualt dips to his left and cracks Kolli with an uppercut!
Kolli fails with the takedown.
Marcellus LeGualt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli.
LeGualt pushes Kolli away with a front kick.
LeGualt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kolli will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeGualt.
LeGualt with a jab.
Kolli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kolli misses with a kick to the body
enabling LeGualt to counter with a crisp jab.
LeGualt cracks Kolli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kolli wants to clinch up but LeGualt keeps it at a distance.
LeGualt misses with a body kick.
LeGualt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kolli shoots in looking for a takedown. LeGualt tries to sprawl out of it but Kolli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeGualt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LeGualt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rane Kolli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt lands with a kick to the ribs.
LeGualt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LeGualt's corner calls for a 1-2. LeGualt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kolli has LeGualt up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on LeGualt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kolli tries to land knees in the clinch but LeGualt avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolli throws a head punch that misses.
LeGualt avoids the elbow strike from Kolli, against the cage.
Kolli trying to land knees to the body.
Kolli swings wildly with an uppercut but LeGualt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcellus LeGualt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolli is working for takedown but LeGualt is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcellus LeGualt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeGualt, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:43
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus LeGualt!
Marcellus LeGualt retains his lightweight title!
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